William Ferreira
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William Ferreira Martínez (born on February 25, 1983 in Artigas
) is a Uruguayan football striker
He currently plays for Bolívar
.
, where he was part of a national title in 2002. After two more years with the tricolor, he transferred to Fénix
. In 2006 Ferreira joined Rampla Juniors
, but returned to Fénix the following season. In 2008 he played for Defensor Sporting, which won the national league title that year. In 2009 he moved to Bolivia and signed for Bolívar
. During the Apertura tournament Ferreira had the best season of his career yet. His presence was fundamental as he scored 16 goals in 21 games; becoming the league top scorer and helping the club in adding another championship trophy to its showcase. In the Clausura 2009, he also finished in the top of the list with 9 goals, and netted 4 more in the playoffs stage, totalling 29 for the year. On 31 January 2011 makes official its assignment with option to buy the Spanish club Real Valladolid
of Spanish football but FIFA rejected the international transfer after the TAS rejected the interim suspension as the player returned to Bolívar
until further notice.
Artigas, Uruguay
Artigas is the capital of the Artigas Department of Uruguay. The name Artigas comes from that of the national hero, Jose Gervasio Artigas, who fought for the emancipation of the River Plate, and sought to create a federative nation from these colonies...
) is a Uruguayan football striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
He currently plays for Bolívar
Club Bolívar
Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"...
.
Career
Ferreira began his footballing career with Uruguayan giant NacionalClub Nacional de Football
Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División....
, where he was part of a national title in 2002. After two more years with the tricolor, he transferred to Fénix
Centro Atlético Fénix
Centro Atlético Fénix are a sports club from Montevideo in Uruguay. They currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division. Fénix is one of the most popular and traditional teams of Uruguay's 2nd Division, along with Racing Club de Montevideo, who are their all-time rivals.-History:The club were founded...
. In 2006 Ferreira joined Rampla Juniors
Rampla Juniors
Rampla Juniors Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Rampla Juniors is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.-Origin and colours:...
, but returned to Fénix the following season. In 2008 he played for Defensor Sporting, which won the national league title that year. In 2009 he moved to Bolivia and signed for Bolívar
Club Bolívar
Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"...
. During the Apertura tournament Ferreira had the best season of his career yet. His presence was fundamental as he scored 16 goals in 21 games; becoming the league top scorer and helping the club in adding another championship trophy to its showcase. In the Clausura 2009, he also finished in the top of the list with 9 goals, and netted 4 more in the playoffs stage, totalling 29 for the year. On 31 January 2011 makes official its assignment with option to buy the Spanish club Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
of Spanish football but FIFA rejected the international transfer after the TAS rejected the interim suspension as the player returned to Bolívar
Club Bolívar
Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"...
until further notice.
Club titles
| Season | Club | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 |  NacionalClub Nacional de Football Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División.... |
Primera División Uruguaya Primera División Uruguaya The Liga Profesional de Primera División , also known as the Primera División Uruguaya or Primera División de Uruguay , is a professional football league in Uruguay at the top of the country's football league system. It is organized by the Uruguayan Football Association and is contested by 16 teams... |
| 2008 | Defensor Sporting |
Primera División Uruguaya Primera División Uruguaya The Liga Profesional de Primera División , also known as the Primera División Uruguaya or Primera División de Uruguay , is a professional football league in Uruguay at the top of the country's football league system. It is organized by the Uruguayan Football Association and is contested by 16 teams... |
| 2009 (A) |  BolívarClub Bolívar Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"... |
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano -List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:... |
| 2011 (AD) | Bolívar Club Bolívar Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"... |
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano -List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:... |
Honours
| Season | Club | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Apertura | Bolívar Club Bolívar Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"... |
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano -List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:... topscorer: 16 goals |
| 2009 Clausura | Bolívar Club Bolívar Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"... |
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano -List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:... topscorer: 9 goals |
| 2010 Clausura | Bolívar Club Bolívar Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"... |
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano -List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:... topscorer: 14 goals |
External links
- BDFA Profile William Ferreira
- William Ferreira stats Soccerway