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32 years |
Birth date |
April 7, 1992 |
Zodiac sign |
Aries |
Place of Birth |
Angola |
Occupation |
Football player |
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William Silva de Carvalho ComM (born 7 April 1992) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Real Betis and the Portugal national team as a defensive midfielder.
He spent most of his career with Sporting CP since making his debut with the first team at the age of 18, going on to appear in 192 competitive games and win the 2015 Portuguese Cup.
A full international for Portugal since 2013, Carvalho represented the nation in two World Cups and Euro 2016, winning the latter tournament.
Born in Luanda, Carvalho moved to Portugal when he was just a few years old. His grandfather Praia and his uncle Afonso were also footballers, and played for Angolan club Progresso Associação do Sambizanga.
After moving to Portugal, Carvalho first started playing in the streets, and eventually got picked up by Recreios Desportivos de Algueirão. In 2004, he moved to União Sport Clube de Mira Sintra where he was the youngest player in the team and also their captain. He joined Sporting CP's youth system at the age of 13, making his official debut with the first team on 3 April 2011 by playing injury time in a 1–1 away draw against Vitória S.C. for the Primeira Liga championship, then spent six months on loan to C.D. Fátima in the third division.
Height | 6 ft 2 in / 187 cm |
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Weight | 192 lb / 87 kg |
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Hair Color | Black |
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Eye Color | Dark brown |
Nationality | Portuguese |
Race / ethnicity | Black |