Name: William Silva de Carvalho

Nationality: Portuguese (born in Luanda, Angola)

Position: Defensive midfielder / Central midfielder

Date of Birth: April 7, 1992

Height: Approximately 1.87 m (6 ft 1½ in)

Club Career (highlights):

• Sporting CP (Portugal) — Came through Sporting's youth system and made his professional breakthrough with Sporting CP, becoming a key midfield figure and winning domestic trophies.
• Moreirense (Portugal) — Early senior loan to gain experience.
• Real Betis (Spain) — Joined on loan and later permanent move; played in La Liga, contributing as a deep-lying midfielder with strong defensive and passing attributes.
• Other clubs — Career includes further moves/loans; club status can change with transfers, so consult current rosters for the latest club as of the present date.

International Career with Portugal:

• Senior debut: 2013
• Appearances: Over 40 caps for the Portugal national team (exact total may vary with ongoing fixtures).
• Major tournaments: Part of Portugal squads in competitions such as UEFA Euro 2016 (Portugal won the tournament; Carvalho was a squad member) and the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying cycles and other UEFA Nations League / European Championship campaigns.
• Role: Typically used as a defensive midfield anchor — breaking up play, shielding the backline, and distributing the ball from deep positions.

Playing Style & Strengths:

• Physically strong and tall for a midfielder, good in aerial duels.
• Excellent positional sense and tackling ability.
• Calm on the ball with accurate short and long passing, enabling transitions from defense to attack.
• Composed temperament and leadership qualities on the pitch.

Honours (selected):

• UEFA European Championship: Winner with Portugal (UEFA Euro 2016 squad member)
• Domestic trophies with Sporting CP (league cups/cups depending on seasons)

Notes: Statistics (caps, goals, current club) can change with ongoing seasons and international fixtures. For the most current club affiliation and exact appearance totals, consult the latest club roster, national team records, or reputable sports databases such as FIFA, UEFA, national federation pages, or club websites.