Fans rate Willian Arão’s debut season at Santos as “good” | OneFootball

Signed this season by Santos, Willian Arão overcame doubts due to an injury to become a starter for Juan Pablo Vojvoda. In a poll conducted by Gazeta Esportiva, the fans, for the most part, rated the midfielder's season as “good,” with 54.27% of the votes.

Trailing behind were the options “excellent” (30.65%), “average” (10.55%), poor (2.01%), and finally, terrible (2.51%).

Arão's Season

Willian Arão finished the 2025 season on a high note at Santos, after a start marked by challenges. Signed on July 1st, after ending his contract with Panathinaikos, Greece, the midfielder debuted 15 days later, entering in the final minutes of a 1-0 victory over Flamengo, in the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Right after his first appearance, Arão suffered a right calf injury that kept him off the field for almost three months. Initially treated as swelling, the injury turned out to be more severe, generating criticism of the case's handling and even doubts about his future at the club. Recovered, the player returned to action on October 15th and remained in the team.

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Since then, the midfielder has established himself as an important piece in Juan Pablo Vojvoda's scheme. In total, he played 13 matches, nine as a starter, and took on a leadership role behind the scenes, even wearing the captain's armband on some occasions.

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