Willian (footballer, born 1988)

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1. When was Willian (footballer, born 1988) born?August 9, 1988
2. What is the full name?Willian Borges da Silva
3. What is the career transfer fees?Joined Shakhtar Donetsk for €14 million and Chelsea for £30 million
4. Who is Willian?Willian is a fast Brazilian football player who plays on the wing. He is known for his quick runs, great dribbling, and ability to help his team score goals.
5. Where did Willian start his football career?He began playing football at the Corinthians youth academy in Brazil, where he learned the skills that would help him become a professional.

Winger: An attacking football player positioned on the flanks of the pitch, responsible for creating scoring opportunities and providing width.
UEFA Cup: A former European club football competition, now known as the UEFA Europa League, won by Shakhtar Donetsk in 2009.
Copa América: The primary international football competition contested by senior men's national teams from South America.
Transfer Fee: The amount of money paid by one football club to another to acquire the contract of a player.