Career
Mainly a centre-back, he can also play as a defensive midfielder. Born in Campinas, William Alves played for Palmeiras youths, before starting his senior career with Portuguesa. In 2007, he moved to Japan and played for lower league club Shizuoka.
In January 2008, he returned to his homeland and played for Anapolina and Tombense, before moving abroad again, this time to Serbia.
In January 2009, he joined top league club Borac Čačak, staying there for the next four years. In January 2013, William Alves returned to his former club Tombense.
In the summer of 2013, William Alves signed with of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I.
