Willian signed a new 3-year contract with
Atlético Paranaense in 2003 In 2005, he left for Rio de Janeiro club
America. In mid-2005 he was signed by
Vasco da Gama in short-term contract. He made his
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A debut for Vasco. In mid-2006 he left for
Botafogo. In January 2007 he was loaned to a Japanese club on loan. He wore no. 11 shirt. However he only played and released on 17 July. In summer 2008, he was transferred to the Belgian club
K.V. Kortrijk which plays in the Belgian first division. He returned to Brazil in 2010. In mid-2010 he signed a 2-year contract with
Santo André, however he broken his leg against
Guaratinguetá. Later Guaratinguetá player
Júlio César was suspended for 180 days. ==References==