Lima (footballer, born 1985)

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Willian Lanes de Lima (born 10 February 1985), simply Lima, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a central defender.

Lima
Personal information
Full name Willian Lanes de Lima
Date of birth (1985-02-10) 10 February 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Youth career
2003–2004 Corinthians-AL
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2007 Atlético Mineiro 38 (2)
2007–2009 Betis 10 (0)
2010–2012 Atlético Mineiro 19 (0)
2012–2013 Portuguesa 34 (0)
2014 Botafogo-SP 0 (0)
2014–2017 Fortaleza 31 (4)
2017 Ituano 14 (0)
2017–2019 América Mineiro 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football career

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Lima was signed by Real Betis from Clube Atlético Mineiro on the dying days of the 2007 summer transfer window, after some problems obtaining an Italian passport in order to qualify for European Union citizenship, which were resolved on August 29.[1] His official unveiling by the club was postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Antonio Puerta, who played for local rivals Sevilla FC.

During his stay, Lima struggled mightily with first team opportunities, making his La Liga debut on 31 October 2007, in a 0–3 home loss against CA Osasuna.[2] His second season consisted of 36 minutes against FC Barcelona: after having replaced captain Juanito, he also had to be stretchered off, in a 2–2 home draw; eventually, the Andalusians were relegated.

In 2010, after failing his medical at Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, where he was supposed to move on loan, Lima signed with former side Atlético Mineiro.

Honours

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Atlético Mineiro
Portuguesa
América Mineiro

References

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  • Lima at Sambafoot (archived)
  • Lima at BDFutbol
  • Lima at Soccerway