William Ferreira
William Ferreira Martínez (born February 25, 1983 in Artigas) is a Uruguayan football striker. He currently plays for Club Always Ready in the Torneo Profesional de Futbol Boliviano.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Ferreira Martínez | ||
| Date of birth | February 25, 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Artigas, Uruguay | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Bolívar | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2004 | Nacional | 24 | (1) |
| 2005–2006 | Fénix | 38 | (13) |
| 2006–2007 | Rampla Juniors | 26 | (6) |
| 2007 | Fénix | 10 | (5) |
| 2008 | Defensor Sporting | 27 | (9) |
| 2009–2012 | Bolívar | 129 | (82) |
| 2012 | → Liverpool Montevideo (loan) | 14 | (4) |
| 2013–2014 | Bolívar | 62 | (45) |
| 2014 | U. de G. | 16 | (1) |
| 2015 | Independiente del Valle | 16 | (1) |
| 2015–2018 | Bolívar | 14 | (7) |
| 2019- | Club Always Ready | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 6, 2016 | |||
Career
Ferreira began his footballing career with Uruguayan giant Nacional, 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.
Club titles
| Season | Club | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nacional | Primera División Uruguaya |
| 2008 | Defensor Sporting | Primera División Uruguaya |
| 2009 (A) | Bolívar | Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano |
| 2011 (AD) | Bolívar | Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano |
Honours
| Season | Club | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Apertura | Bolívar | Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano top scorer: 16 goals |
| 2009 Clausura | Bolívar | Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano top scorer: 9 goals |
| 2010 Clausura | Bolívar | Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano top scorer: 14 goals |
| 2011-12 Season | Bolívar | Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano top scorer: 22 goals |
External links
- William Ferreira at ESPN FC (in Spanish)
- BDFA Profile William Ferreira (in Spanish)
- William Ferreira at Soccerway