William (footballer, born 1933)

William José de Assis Filho (25 June 1933 – 9 June 2024) was a Brazilian footballer who played as a defender. He made six appearances for the Brazil national team in 1963.[2] He was also part of Brazil's squad for the 1963 South American Championship.[3] William died from complications of a fall in Belo Horizonte, on 9 June 2024, at the age of 90.[4]

In this Portuguese name, the second or paternal family name is de Assis. "Filho" is a generational suffix meaning "son", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.

William José de Assis Filho
Personal information
Date of birth (1933-06-25)25 June 1933
Place of birth Mariana, Minas Gerais, Brazil[1]
Date of death 9 June 2024(2024-06-09) (aged 90)
Place of death Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1954–1963 Atlético Mineiro
1964 America
1964–1967 Cruzeiro
1968 Villa Nova
International career
1963 Brazil 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References
  1. Gimenez, Leonardo; André, Henrique; Alexandre, Simões (9 June 2024). "Morre William, campeão por Atlético-MG e Cruzeiro, aos 90 anos". cnnbrasil.com.br. CNN Brasil. Retrieved 9 June 2024. Nascido em Mariana, em 1933...
  2. "William José de Assis Filho". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  3. "South American Championship 1963". RSSSF. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  4. Morre William, ex-Atlético-MG, Cruzeiro e seleção brasileira, aos 90 anos (in Portuguese)


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