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William Alves

b. 1986

Brazilian association football player

Association football player
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About William Alves

Born 1986. William Alves is a Brazilian association football player.

William Rocha Alves (born 7 May 1986) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.

Career Born in Campinas, William Alves came through the youth system at Palmeiras. He made his senior debuts with Portuguesa Santista in 2007. Later that year, William Alves moved abroad to Japan to play for lower league club Shizuoka.

In January 2008, William Alves returned to his homeland and played for Anapolina and Tombense, before moving abroad again, this time to Serbia, joining lower league club Slavija Novi Sad. He later switched to Serbian SuperLiga side Borac Čačak in the 2009 winter transfer window. In early 2013, William Alves returned to his former club Tombense.

In the summer of 2013, William Alves signed with Hungarian side Diósgyőr. He spent two years at the club, winning the League Cup in his debut season.

Honours Diósgyőr Ligakupa: 2013–14

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Important facts

Born
7 May 1986, Campinas
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Brazil
Also known as
William Rocha Alves

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Frequently asked questions

Who is William Alves?

Brazilian association football player

When was William Alves born?

William Alves was born on 7 May 1986 in Campinas.

What is William Alves's occupation?

William Alves is an association football player.

What nationality is William Alves?

William Alves is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Alves

· Wikidata: Q9096023

· DBpedia: William Alves (footballer, born 1986)

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