William Carvalho

Who is this?

William Silva de Carvalho (born 7 April 1992) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. He spent most of his early career with Sporting CP since making his debut with the first team at age 18, going on to appear in 193 competitive matches and win the 2015 Taça de Portugal. In 2018 he signed with Real Betis, where he totalled 223 games and won the 2022 Copa del Rey. A full international for Portugal since 2013, Carvalho represented the nation at three World Cups and two European Championships, winning the 2016 edition of the latter tournament.

Career

1. 1992
   Born
2. 2007
   Joined Portugal national under-17 football team
3. 2008
   Joined Portugal national under-18 football team
4. 2010
   Joined Portugal national under-19 football team
5. 2011
   Joined Sporting CP
6. 2011
   Joined C.D. Fátima
7. 2012
   Joined Cercle Brugge K.S.V.
8. 2012
   Joined Portugal national under-20 football team
9. 2012
   Joined Portugal national under-21 football team
10. 2013
    Joined Portugal men's national football team
11. 2018
    Joined Real Betis Balompié
12. 2025
    Joined CF Pachuca
13. Won Commander of the Order of Merit of Portugal

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Luanda
• •Citizenship: Angola, Portugal
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football