William Gomes steps up with decisive actions, showing starter quality | OneFootball

William Gomes had a direct involvement (goal or assist) in five of the eight matches he played for FC Porto, demonstrating decisive game reading and technique in complex moments – such as against Celoricense, who were only leading 1-0 until the 62nd minute but ended up suffering a 4-0 defeat, with William assisting one of the three goals scored by Samu.

Fans remember his goals against Sporting, in the 2-1 victory at Alvalade, and the goal in stoppage time against Salzburg, which secured a 1-0 win in the first round of the Europa League group stage. His influence is even more notable considering the competition from his compatriot Pepê, whose experience and quality are appreciated by Francesco Farioli.

In this season’s decisive actions statistics, Samu leads, with an intervention every 64 minutes (goals only, no assists), followed by William Gomes, who records a decisive action every 69 minutes. Gabri Veiga appears with an average of 110 minutes, Alberto Costa with 116 minutes (with five assists), and Pepê rounds out the list with 128 minutes per goal or assist – two goals and three assists.

In the Europa League, William, who was a substitute against Salzburg and a starter against Red Star, is the competition’s second top scorer with two goals, behind Anass Zaroury of Panathinaikos, who has three. He is also the sixth player with the most shots on target (three).

Signed from São Paulo in January for nine million euros, William has evolved since his arrival: he overcame the adaptation to the club and city, stood out in the Club World Cup with strong performances and a goal against Al-Ahly, and consolidated himself in pre-season, confirming with Farioli the positive signs from the end of the previous season. At 19 years old, FC Porto’s investment seems justified, given the player’s potential and upward trajectory.

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