Willian José

In 2011, Willian José was a member of both the FIFA U-20 World Cup and South American Youth Championship winning squads with Brazil, scoring twice in the former and thrice in the latter. On 12 March 2018, he received his first call-up for the senior team for two friendly matches against Russia and Germany, but he didn't play either one.

As of match played 21 July 2026

Grêmio Barueri

Born in Porto Calvo, Alagoas, Willian José started his career at local CRB's youth setup, before joining Grêmio Barueri in 2008, aged 17. On 1 August 2009 he made his first team – and Série A – debut, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 loss at Botafogo. Willian José scored his first goal as a professional on 17 January of the following year, netting his side's only in a 1–1 draw at Sertãozinho for the Campeonato Paulista championship. He scored six further times during the campaign, which ended in relegation.

São Paulo

From 2011 to 2016, Willian José's contract was the property of Deportivo Maldonado of Uruguay, a team known for buying players to loan out. On 13 January 2011, Willian José joined São Paulo. He was mostly used as a backup to Luís Fabiano and Dagoberto in his first year, and despite the latter leaving for Internacional in 2012, he was still third-choice behind new signing Osvaldo.

Grêmio and Santos

On 13 December 2012, Willian José moved to Grêmio, but after appearing rarely he signed with Santos FC in May of the following year. He appeared in 28 matches during his only season at Peixe, scoring five goals.

Real Madrid

On 8 January 2014 Willian José moved abroad, signing a six-month deal with Real Madrid, being assigned to the reserves in Segunda División. After scoring a hat-trick in a 3–2 win at Recreativo de Huelva, he was called up for the main squad and was on the bench for the matches against Real…

São Paulo

Copa Sudamericana: 2012 Real Madrid

Copa del Rey: 2013–14 Real Sociedad

Copa del Rey: 2019–20 Real Betis

Copa del Rey: 2021–22 Bahia

Campeonato Baiano: 2025, 2026 Copa do Nordeste: 2025 Brazil U20

FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2011 South American Youth Championship: 2011