He moved to FC Shakhtar Donetsk where he played from 2007 to 2013, winning many trophies. He had a brief spell at FC Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013 in Russia where he helped the club have one of the best seasons of its history. He then moved to Chelsea Football Club, where he plays till this day.
Willian also moved up the ranks of the national team, playing for Brazil’s under 17, 18 and 20 sides until being called up for the full squad. His most recent achievement was winning the Copa America in Brasil.