William
Brazil
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William 2026 season stats
As a right back, William has appeared in 12 Serie A matches this season, totalling 732 minutes at an average rating of 6.34. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 12 | 732 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 21 | 6.34 |
| Copa do Brasil | 3 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.73 |
 Copa Libertadores | 3 | 213 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6.63 |
| Total | 18 | 1,059 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 23 | 6.45 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.70 | 57 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.25 | 37 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.25 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 13 | 1.60 | 91 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.86 | 83 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.25 | 85 |
William has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 122 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 57th percentile for shot volume among defenders. William has 0 assists and 13 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 105 minutes. William has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 1.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 374 | 46.00 | 62 |
| Accurate passes | 291 | 35.80 | 50 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 2.09 | 56 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 13 | 1.60 | 96 |
| Backward passes | 77 | 9.47 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 45 | 5.53 | 58 |
William has completed 291 of 374 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 13 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 62nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.98 | 87 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 1.23 | 72 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 84 |
| Duels won | 46 | 5.66 | 84 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 1.60 | 54 |
| Touches | 644 | 79.20 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 171 | 21.02 | 100 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.98 | 81 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.61 | 46 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.49 | 71 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
William completes 8 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 46 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 2.58 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.72 | 91 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 1.11 | 55 |
| Clearances | 30 | 3.69 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 40 | 4.92 | 93 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.12 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
William makes 21 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.72 | 86 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.25 | 61 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 83 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 2.34 | 74 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
William has committed 14 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right back (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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William previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 30 | 2,280 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 75 | 6.75 |
| Copa do Brasil | 7 | 651 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 27 | 7.31 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 5 | 390 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 7.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 34 | 2,965 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 99 | 6.94 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 13 | 1,105 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 31 | 7.16 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 33 | 2,651 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 66 | 7.02 |
| Copa do Brasil | 4 | 339 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 7.95 |
About William
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, William has featured across 12 appearances (9 starts), totalling 732 minutes. William has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.18 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, William has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (80% success rate). William has contributed 13 key passes and 62 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, William has registered 21 tackles (14 won), 9 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 291 from 374 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. William has won 46 of 85 total duels.
Discipline
William has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 5.
About William
Most recent appearance
William's most recent match was away at Vasco da Gama on January 9th. Cruzeiro lost 3-1. William played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 6 tackles with a match rating of 6.74.
Recent matches
- March 15th2-1 lossatAtlético Mineiro(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 9th3-1 lossatVasco da Gama(90 mins, rating 6.74)
- January 14th1-1 drawvsAtlético Mineiro(17 mins, rating 6.64)
- October 7th2-1 winvsFlamengo(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 31st2-1 lossatFlamengo(79 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6)
Next fixture
William and Cruzeiro are next in action on April 26th against Athletico PR in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR match preview.
Teammates at Cruzeiro
William currently plays alongside Marquinhos, Kauã Moraes, Jonathan Jesus, Gabriel Pec, William, Fabrício Bruno, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Henrique, Lucas Silva, Luis Sinisterra, Lucas Romero, Néiser Villarreal, Gerson, Fabrizio Peralta, Chico da Costa, Felipe Morais, Fagner, Matheus Pereira, Gabriel Rojas, Lucas Villalba, Wesley, Bruno Rodrigues, Léo Aragão, João Marcelo, Cássio, Zé Lucas, Kaio Jorge, Kaique Kenji, Otávio Costa, Wanderson, Luciano Rodríguez and João Costa at Cruzeiro.