Willian Arão — season analysis
Willian Souza Arão da Silva (Brazil), aged 33, runs the midfield for Santos (Brasileirão Serie A) in 2026/27, balancing ball progression with defensive work. He brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
His ledger reads 1 goal plus 0 assists from 21 matches, 1 direct contribution in all. That comes across 1,343 minutes on the pitch, or 0.07 goals per 90 minutes and 0.07 goal involvements per 90. He has started 15 of those matches.
From 5 shots, 40% on target, his shot conversion is 20%. On the creative side he has produced 5 key passes while completing 87% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 31 tackles and 18 interceptions, winning 59% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 2 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 3.9 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.