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Height
15
Shirt
33 years
12 Mar 1992
Right
Preferred foot
Brazil
Country
€715.5K
Transfer value
31 Dec 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Centre-back, Central Midfielder
CB
DM
CM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches35%Shot attempts29%Goals0%
Chances created8%Aerial duels won88%Defensive contributions84%
Transfer value: €715.5K
Highest: €13.4M(31 Dec 2017)
€13M
€10M
€6.7M
€3.3M
€0

Serie A 2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Started
1
Matches
78
Minutes played
6.90
Rating
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

yesterday

Vasco da Gama
W2-1
78
0
0
0
0
6.9

22 Feb

Novorizontino
L2-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.7

15 Feb

Velo Clube
W6-0
58
0
0
0
0
6.6

25 Jan

Red Bull Bragantino
D0-0
45
0
0
0
0
6.0

22 Jan

Corinthians
D1-1
90
0
0
1
0
7.2

18 Jan

Guarani
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.6

14 Jan

Palmeiras
L1-0
62
0
0
0
0
6.8

10 Jan

Novorizontino
W2-1
90
0
0
1
0
6.9

7 Dec 2025

Cruzeiro
W3-0
78
0
0
0
0
7.1

3 Dec 2025

Juventude
W0-3
90
0
0
0
0
6.8
Santos FC

yesterday

Serie A
Vasco da Gama
2-1
78‎’‎
6.9

22 Feb

Paulista A1 Playoff
Novorizontino
2-1
90‎’‎
6.7

15 Feb

Paulista A1
Velo Clube
6-0
58‎’‎
6.6

25 Jan

Paulista A1
Red Bull Bragantino
0-0
45‎’‎
6.0

22 Jan

Paulista A1
Corinthians
1-1
90‎’‎
7.2
2026

Season performance
Minutes played: 78

Shooting

Goals
0
Shots
0

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.02
Successful passes
16
Successful passes %
84.2%
Accurate long balls
1
Accurate long balls %
50.0%

Possession

Duels won
4
Duels won %
57.1%
Touches
26
Dispossessed
0
Fouls won
1

Defending

Tackles
3
Blocked shots
1
Fouls committed
1
Recoveries
2
Dribbled past
2
Clearances
1
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
1
xG against while on pitch
1.28

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
0

News

About

Willian Arao is a 33-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Santos FC, born on 12 March 1992, who is right-footed. Follow Willian Arao on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Serie A season, Willian Arao has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 78 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.9.

Willian Arao's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Willian Arao's next match is on 11 March 2026 when Santos FC face Mirassol in the Serie A.

Explore Willian Arao's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Willian Arao currently plays for Santos FC alongside Alex Nascimento, Ed Carlos, Gustavo Jundi, Hayner, Matheus Matias, Rodrigo Ferreira, Diogenes, Ze Ivaldo, Vinicius Lira, Gil, Joao Schmidt, Ze Rafael, Robinho Junior, Tomas Rincon, Gabriel Barbosa, Neymar, Rony, Mayke, Dodo, Joao Basso, Luan Peres, Thaciano, Igor Vinicius, Lautaro Diaz, Hyan, Moises Vieira, Alvaro Barreal, Gabriel Menino, Joao Ananias, Miguelito, Gonzalo Escobar, Benjamin Rollheiser, Mateus Xavier, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Bontempo, Fernando Pradella, Gabriel Brazao, and Adonis Frias. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Willian Arao's career has also included time at Panathinaikos, Fenerbahçe, Flamengo, Botafogo RJ, Atletico GO, Chapecoense AF, Portuguesa, and Corinthians.

On the international stage, Willian Arao has represented Brazil.

Willian Arao is from Brazil, and the national teams include Alex Sandro, Andrey Santos, Bento Krepski, Bruno Guimaraes, Caio Henrique, Casemiro, Danilo, Éder Militao, Ederson, Estevao, Fabinho, Fabricio Bruno, Gabriel, Hugo Souza, Joao Pedro, John Victor, Lucas Paquetá, Luciano Juba, Luiz Henrique, Marquinhos, Matheus Cunha, Paulo Henrique, Richarlison, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Vitor Roque, Wesley, Bruninha, Tarciane, Thaís Ferreira, Tamires, Adriana, Lelê, Luana, Jaqueline, Geyse, Duda Sampaio, Ana Vitória, and Gabi Zanotti. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Willian Arao has won 17 titles: Cup (2023/2024) with Panathinaikos, Turkish Cup (2022/2023) with Fenerbahçe, Florida Cup (2019), Copa Libertadores (2019), Recopa Sudamericana (2020), Carioca (2021, 2020, 2019, 2017), Supercopa do Brasil (2021, 2020), and Serie A (2020, 2019) with Flamengo, Copa Libertadores (2012), FIFA Club World Cup (2012 Japan), and Paulista A1 (2013) with Corinthians, and Serie B (2015) with Botafogo RJ.

Willian Arao has competed in Serie A, Paulista A1, Super League, Conference League Qualification qualification, Europa League Qualification qualification, Conference League, Europa League, Champions League Qualification qualification, Super Lig, Carioca Taca Guanabara, Cup, Cup, Copa Libertadores, and Copa Sudamericana. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Willian Arao, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Willian Arao to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches35%Shot attempts29%Goals0%
Chances created8%Aerial duels won88%Defensive contributions84%

Career

Senior career

Santos FC (Free transfer)Jul 2025 - now
21
0
84
4
45
1
371
34
58
7
13
0
16
1
15
0
17
0

National team

1
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Panathinaikos

Greece
1
Cup(23/24)

Fenerbahçe

Türkiye
1
Turkish Cup(22/23)

Flamengo

Brazil
1
Florida Cup(2019)
4
Carioca(2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2017)
2
Supercopa do Brasil(2021 · 2020)
2
Serie A(2020 · 2019)

News

About

Willian Arao is a 33-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Santos FC, born on 12 March 1992, who is right-footed. Follow Willian Arao on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Serie A season, Willian Arao has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 78 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.9.

Willian Arao's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Willian Arao's next match is on 11 March 2026 when Santos FC face Mirassol in the Serie A.

Explore Willian Arao's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Willian Arao currently plays for Santos FC alongside Alex Nascimento, Ed Carlos, Gustavo Jundi, Hayner, Matheus Matias, Rodrigo Ferreira, Diogenes, Ze Ivaldo, Vinicius Lira, Gil, Joao Schmidt, Ze Rafael, Robinho Junior, Tomas Rincon, Gabriel Barbosa, Neymar, Rony, Mayke, Dodo, Joao Basso, Luan Peres, Thaciano, Igor Vinicius, Lautaro Diaz, Hyan, Moises Vieira, Alvaro Barreal, Gabriel Menino, Joao Ananias, Miguelito, Gonzalo Escobar, Benjamin Rollheiser, Mateus Xavier, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Bontempo, Fernando Pradella, Gabriel Brazao, and Adonis Frias. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Willian Arao's career has also included time at Panathinaikos, Fenerbahçe, Flamengo, Botafogo RJ, Atletico GO, Chapecoense AF, Portuguesa, and Corinthians.

On the international stage, Willian Arao has represented Brazil.

Willian Arao is from Brazil, and the national teams include Alex Sandro, Andrey Santos, Bento Krepski, Bruno Guimaraes, Caio Henrique, Casemiro, Danilo, Éder Militao, Ederson, Estevao, Fabinho, Fabricio Bruno, Gabriel, Hugo Souza, Joao Pedro, John Victor, Lucas Paquetá, Luciano Juba, Luiz Henrique, Marquinhos, Matheus Cunha, Paulo Henrique, Richarlison, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Vitor Roque, Wesley, Bruninha, Tarciane, Thaís Ferreira, Tamires, Adriana, Lelê, Luana, Jaqueline, Geyse, Duda Sampaio, Ana Vitória, and Gabi Zanotti. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Willian Arao has won 17 titles: Cup (2023/2024) with Panathinaikos, Turkish Cup (2022/2023) with Fenerbahçe, Florida Cup (2019), Copa Libertadores (2019), Recopa Sudamericana (2020), Carioca (2021, 2020, 2019, 2017), Supercopa do Brasil (2021, 2020), and Serie A (2020, 2019) with Flamengo, Copa Libertadores (2012), FIFA Club World Cup (2012 Japan), and Paulista A1 (2013) with Corinthians, and Serie B (2015) with Botafogo RJ.

Willian Arao has competed in Serie A, Paulista A1, Super League, Conference League Qualification qualification, Europa League Qualification qualification, Conference League, Europa League, Champions League Qualification qualification, Super Lig, Carioca Taca Guanabara, Cup, Cup, Copa Libertadores, and Copa Sudamericana. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Willian Arao, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Willian Arao to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.