William

William — season analysis

Few things define William Gomes Carvalho Santos (Brazil) better than the scoresheet — the FC Porto (Primeira Liga) forward is one of the squad's main goal threats in 2025/26. At 20, he is still at the start of his career, which makes these numbers a projection as much as a record. He stands 172 and weighs 64. He was born in Brazil.

Over 28 appearances he has been directly involved in 9 goals: 8 scored, 1 set up. That comes across 1,168 minutes on the pitch, or 0.62 goals per 90 minutes and 0.69 goal involvements per 90. He has started 19 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 146 minutes. Those 8 goals place him #11 in the Primeira Liga scoring charts on this site.

He has attempted 30 shots (60% finding the frame) and converts 27% of them. He creates chances too, with 13 key passes. In one-on-ones he completes 37% of his dribbles.

He wins 38% of his duels. 1 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 5 yellow and 1 red. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 10.6, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.