Gerlem Willian
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gerlem Willian de Jesus Almeida | ||
| Date of birth | August 7, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Linhares, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2005 | Bahia | 3 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | Estoril | 31 | (10) |
| 2007–2009 | Farul Constanța | 49 | (7) |
| 2009–2012 | Vaslui | 34 | (5) |
| 2012 | Vitória | 1 | (0) |
| 2012 | Macaé | 3 | (0) |
| 2013 | Linhares | 0 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Syrianska | 17 | (1) |
| 2014 | → AFC United (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2015 | Colo Colo | 3 | (0) |
| 2015 | Rio Branco-ES | 7 | (4) |
| 2016 | Operário-MT | 0 | (0) |
| 2016 | Espírito Santo | 5 | (0) |
| 2017 | Linhares | ||
| 2017 | Rio Branco-VN | ||
| 2018 | São Mateus-ES | ||
| 2018 | Araguaína | ||
| 2018 | Castelo | ||
| Total | 159 | (27) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 March 2024 | |||
Gerlem Willian de Jesus Almeida (born August 7, 1984), known as just Gerlem Willian, is a Brazilian professional footballer.
Career
Early career
Gerlem was born on 7 August 1984 in Linhares, Espírito Santo, Brazil.[1] On 15 June 2003, he made his Série A debut, appearing for Bahia when coach Evaristo sent him at half-time in a 2–1 home win over Vitória.[2]
In 2005 he went to play in the Portuguese second league for Estoril where in his first season he scored seven goals in 20 matches, demonstrating an appetite for scoring.[1] In the middle of the following season, Gerlem had to leave the team after having a conflict with the coach.[1][3]
Farul Constanța
In 2007, Farul Constanța paid €100,000 to Estoril to transfer Gerlem.[1][3][4] He made his Liga I debut on 14 April 2007 when coach Basarab Panduru sent him in the 68th minute to replace Cosmin Băcilă in a 2–1 home loss to Rapid București.[1][5] He scored his first goal in the league on 13 May, as he sealed a 2–0 win over Politehnica Iași.[6] In the following season on 21 September 2007, Gerlem received a red card in a game against Pandurii Târgu Jiu because of an altercation with Constant Djakpa, after which he got in a verbal conflict with one of the assistant referees, for which he received an eight-match ban.[7] After the ban, he scored three goals in three victories against Universitatea Craiova, Vaslui and Dacia Mioveni until the end of the season.[8] In the first half of the 2008–09 season he scored a goal in a loss to "U" Craiova, the only goal in a win over Vaslui with a spectacular shot from outside the penalty box, and was named Farul's footballer of the year in 2008.[9] In the second half of the season, Gerlem scored one goal in a 2–0 win over Gaz Metan Mediaș, but his side was relegated.[10]
Vaslui
Following Farul's relegation, Gerlem moved to Vaslui for a transfer fee of €700,000.[11][12] In his first season, he scored once in each of the three victories against Astra Ploiești, Unirea Urziceni and Pandurii, also netting once in a loss to Steaua București.[1][13] In the same season he helped The Yellow-Greens eliminate Omonia Nicosia in the third qualifying round of the Europa League, being eliminated by AEK Athens in the play-off.[1][14] In the next two seasons he played rarely, scoring only one goal in August 2011 in a 2–1 away win over FC Brașov.[1][15] He also helped the team under coach Viorel Hizo to eliminate Sparta Prague and reach the 2011–12 Europa League group stage where he played only one game, a 2–0 away loss to FC Zürich.[1][16] Gerlem made his last Liga I appearance on 4 December 2011, playing for Vaslui in a 1–0 home win against Oțelul Galați, having a total of 83 matches with 12 goals in the competition and six games in the Europa League.[1][17][18]
Late career
In 2012, Gerlem returned to Brazil, playing in the lower leagues.[1][11] He had a brief return to Europe when he joined Swedish top-league club Syrianska in 2013.[1][11] His debut took place on 1 September 2013, as coach Özcan Melkemichel sent him in the 73rd minute to replace Anders Bååth in a 6–1 away loss to IFK Norrköping.[19][20] The team was relegated at the end of the season, with him making only seven appearances, but he continued to play for them in the second league.[1][11][19] After playing in 2014 for AFC United in the Swedish third league, Gerlem returned to play in the Brazilian lower leagues until the end of his career.[1][11]
Statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bahia | 2003 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| Estoril | 2005–06 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 | 7 | |
| 2006–07 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 3 | ||
| Farul Constanța | 2006–07 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 1 | |
| 2007–08 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 | 3 | ||
| 2008–09 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | 21 | 3 | ||
| Vaslui | 2009–10 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 29 | 4 |
| 2010–11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2011–12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
| Vitória | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Macaé | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| Syrianska | 2013 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 12 | 2 | ||
| AFC United | 2014 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| Colo Colo | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 1 | |
| Rio Branco-ES | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 4 | |
| Operário-MT | 2016 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| Espírito Santo | 2016 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | |
| Career total | 159 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 172 | 28 | |
- ^ a b Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
References
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"Bahia - BA vs. Vitória - BA 2–1". WorldFootball. Retrieved 11 March 2024. - ^ a b "Farul a semnat cu Gerlem" [Farul signed with Gerlem] (in Romanian). Ziuaconstanta.ro. 1 March 2007. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
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- ^ "Rapidul tine aproape" [Rapidul keeps close] (in Romanian). Libertatea.ro. 14 April 2007. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
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- ^ "Pandurii Targu Jiu - Farul Constanta, scor 0–1" [Pandurii Targu Jiu - Farul Constanta, score 0-1] (in Romanian). Mediafax.ro. 21 September 2007. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Gerlem: "Am fost provocat"" [Gerlem: "I was provoked"] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 22 September 2007. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Gerlem, pe urmele lui Ganea" [Gerlem, in the footsteps of Ganea] (in Romanian). Adevarul.ro. 23 September 2007. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Gerlem rămâne suspendat opt etape" [Gerlem remains suspended for eight rounds] (in Romanian). Cugetliber.ro. 5 October 2007. Retrieved 11 March 2024. - ^ "Farul Constanța vs. Universitatea Craiova 3–1". WorldFootball. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Liga I: Farul Constanta - FC Vaslui 2-1" (in Romanian). Ziare.com. 13 April 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Dacia Mioveni - Farul Constanta 2-3" (in Romanian). Ziare.com. 20 April 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2024. - ^ "Fotbal, Liga I, etapa 3: Universitatea Craiova – Farul Constanța 3-2" [Football, Liga I, stage 3: Universitatea Craiova – Farul Constanța 3-2] (in Romanian). Gds.ro. 9 August 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Farul 1-0 Vaslui (Gerlem)" (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 17 August 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Chico si Gerlem au salvat onoarea strainilor de la FC Farul" [Chico and Gerlem saved the honor of the foreigners from FC Farul] (in Romanian). Romaniansoccer.ro. 29 December 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2024. - ^ "Gaz Metan, aproape retrogradata: Farul 2-0 Gaz Metan, Poli Iasi 1-1 Buzau!" [Gaz Metan, almost relegated: Farul 2-0 Gaz Metan, Poli Iasi 1-1 Buzau!] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 30 May 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Gerlem, transferat la FC Vaslui" [Gerlem, transferred to FC Vaslui] (in Romanian). A1.ro. 8 July 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2024. - ^ a b c d e "Jucătorul pe care Adrian Porumboiu regretă și azi că l-a transferat: "Mai bine mă alegeam cu 20 de ghivece în cap". Vedeta de la Vaslui care l-a scos din minți" [The player that Adrian Porumboiu regrets even today that he transferred: "I would have chosen better with 20 pots in my head". The star from Vaslui who drove him out of his mind] (in Romanian). Prosport.ro. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "FC Vaslui ia fața granzilor. Gerlem va semna cu echipa lui Porumboiu!" [FC Vaslui takes on the giants. Gerlem will sign with Porumboiu's team!] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 21 June 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"FC Vaslui l-a transferat pe William Gerlem de la Farul Constanța" [FC Vaslui transferred William Gerlem from Farul Constanța] (in Romanian). Realitatea.net. 21 June 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Gerlem a semnat pe 3 ani cu FC Vaslui! Cristocea si Pascovici la Farul!" [Gerlem signed for 3 years with FC Vaslui! Cristocea and Pascovici at Farul!] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 6 July 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Wilian Gerlem: "Temeţi-vă de noi!"" [Wilian Gerlem: "Fear us!"] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 26 November 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Liga 1, sufocată de criză" [Liga 1, suffocated by the crisis] (in Romanian). Libertatea.ro. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2024. - ^ "Lacatus, victorie la debut: Vaslui 3-1 Astra!" [Lacatus, victory on debut: Vaslui 3-1 Astra!] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 3 October 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Unirea Urziceni - FC Vaslui scor, 1-2, in Liga I" [Unirea Urziceni - FC Vaslui score, 1-2, in League I] (in Romanian). Mediafax.ro. 16 October 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Vezi cele mai tari faze VIDEO din Steaua - Vaslui" [See the hottest VIDEO phases from Steaua - Vaslui] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 28 November 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Fotbal: Pandurii a pierdut meciul cu FC Vaslui" [Football: Pandurii lost the match with FC Vaslui] (in Romanian). Gds.ro. 27 February 2010. Retrieved 11 March 2024. - ^ "FINAL: Omonia Nicosia - FC Vaslui 1-1. FC Vaslui, în play-off-ul Ligii Europa!" [FINAL: Omonia Nicosia - FC Vaslui 1-1. FC Vaslui, in the Europa League play-off!] (in Romanian). Realitatea.net. 4 August 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"AEK Atena - FC Vaslui 3 - 0 şi vasluienii sunt eliminaţi din Europa League" [AEK Athens - FC Vaslui 3 - 0 and Vaslui is eliminated from the Europa League] (in Romanian). Realitatea.net. 27 August 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2024. - ^ "FC Vaslui învinge cu 2-1 la Brașov și urcă în prima jumătate a clasamentului" [FC Vaslui wins 2-1 in Brașov and climbs into the first half of the ranking] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 28 August 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "Vasluiul, ce minune! FC Vaslui – Sparta Praga 2-0" [Vasluiul, what a miracle! FC Vaslui – Sparta Prague 2-0] (in Romanian). Prosport.ro. 18 August 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Vaslui, eliminata din Europa League: Zurich 2-0 Vaslui! Cerniauskas si Sanmartean s-au accidentat! Vezi aici rezumatul!" [Vaslui, eliminated from the Europa League: Zurich 2-0 Vaslui! Cerniauskas and Sanmartean were injured! See the summary here!] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2024. - ^ a b Gerlem Willian at WorldFootball.net
- ^ "Sînmărtean și Wesley au fost "diavoli roșii" pentru campioni. FC Vaslui - Oțelul 1-0" [Sîmărtean and Wesley were "red devils" for the champions. FC Vaslui - Oțelul 1-0] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 4 December 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Willian Gerlem. Allsvenskan 2013". WorldFootball. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "IFK Norrkoping vs Syrianska FC - 6–1". WorldFootball. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ Gerlem Willian at Soccerway
- ^ Gerlem Willian at WorldFootball.net
"Gerlem's 2008–09 Romanian Cup appearance". Romaniansoccer.ro. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
"Gerlem's 2009–10 Romanian Cup appearance". Romaniansoccer.ro. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
External links
- Gerlem Willian at RomanianSoccer.ro (in Romanian)
- Gerlem Willian at Soccerway
