1. Overview
Rosimar Amâncio, widely known as Bill, is a Brazilian professional footballer who primarily plays as a striker. His extensive career has seen him play for numerous clubs across various leagues in Brazil, China, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Thailand. Bill is recognized for his goal-scoring abilities and his journey through different football cultures. This article provides a comprehensive overview of his professional football career, from his early days in Brazil to his notable stints in Asian leagues.
2. Personal Information
Rosimar Amâncio, commonly known as Bill, was born on July 2, 1984, in São Lourenço da Mata, Pernambuco, Brazil. He is a Brazilian national who plays as a forward, specifically a central striker. Bill stands at 72 in (183 cm) tall.
3. Club Career
Bill's professional club career spans multiple continents, beginning in Brazil, moving through Asia and the Middle East, and establishing a significant presence in Southeast Asian football.
3.1. Early Career (Brazil and China)
Bill began his professional football career at Bragantino in 2006, scoring 1 goal. After a period with Galo Maringá from 2007 to 2008, he was loaned to Nanchang Hengyuan, a club in the China League One, in 2008. This loan spell marked his first experience playing in an Asian league, where he made 15 appearances and scored 3 goals. Following this, he returned to Bragantino for the 2008-2009 period, where he made 9 appearances and scored 7 goals.
3.2. Brazilian and Middle Eastern Career
Following his loan in China, Bill returned to Brazil and joined Corinthians in July 2009. During his tenure until 2012, he made 14 appearances and scored 2 goals. However, due to limited first-team opportunities, he was subsequently loaned to Coritiba for the 2010 and 2011 seasons, where he made 39 appearances and scored 12 goals. After returning to Corinthians, he again struggled to secure a regular spot, leading him to sign a two-year contract with Santos in 2012, where he made 16 appearances and scored 1 goal until 2013. In 2013, Bill moved to the Middle East, joining Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Professional League, where he played for six months, making 6 appearances and scoring 2 goals. He then returned to Brazil, having another loan spell with Coritiba in 2013, making 13 appearances and scoring 1 goal. His career in Brazil continued with stints at Ceará in 2014 and 2016, where he made 32 appearances and scored 15 goals in each season. In 2015, he played for Botafogo, making 9 appearances and scoring 2 goals. He also played for Figueirense in 2017, with 12 appearances and 1 goal, and América in the same year, recording 32 appearances and 9 goals.
3.3. Asian League Career
Bill's career in Asia continued in 2015 when he joined Busan IPark in the K League Classic in South Korea. During his time with Busan IPark, his registered name in the K League was 빌BilKorean. He made 4 appearances for the club without scoring a goal.
In January 2018, Bill moved to Thailand, signing with Ratchaburi Mitr Phol in the Thai League 1. On March 18, 2018, he scored his first two goals for the club in a 3-0 victory against Nakhon Ratchasima at Mitr Phol Stadium. He played 16 matches for Ratchaburi, scoring 6 goals. Later in 2018, he joined Chiangrai United, where he had an extensive and successful period until 2023. For Chiangrai United, he made 85 appearances and scored 51 goals. During his tenure at Chiangrai United, he also had two loan spells with Chiangmai United, making 14 appearances and scoring 5 goals in 2021-2022, and 15 appearances with 3 goals in 2022. In 2023, he was loaned to Lamphun Warriors, where he played 8 matches and scored 1 goal.
4. Career Statistics
The following table provides a statistical overview of Bill's club career, detailing his appearances and goals in various competitions.
(Correct as of July 30, 2012)
| Club | Season | State League | League | Copa do Brasil | Copa Libertadores | Copa Sudamericana | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bragantino | 2009 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 10 |
| Total | 13 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 10 | |
| Corinthians | 2009 | - | - | 13 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | |
| Coritiba (loan) | 2010 | - | - | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 11 | 1 |
| 2011 | 17 | 12 | 31 | 11 | 9 | 4 | - | - | - | - | 57 | 27 | |
| Total | 17 | 12 | 39 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 28 | |
| Santos | 2012 | - | - | 16 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | |
| Al-Ittihad | 2012-13 | - | - | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | |
5. Honours
Bill has accumulated several team titles and individual accolades throughout his professional football career.
5.1. Team Honours
Bill has achieved significant team successes with various clubs, particularly in Brazil and Thailand.
- Coritiba**
- Campeonato Paranaense (2): 2010, 2011
- Santos**
- Recopa Sudamericana (1): 2012
- Chiangrai United**
- Thai League 1: 2019
- Thai FA Cup (2): 2018, 2020-21
- Thai League Cup: 2018
- Thailand Champions Cup: 2020
5.2. Individual Honours
In recognition of his individual performances, Bill has received specific awards during his career.
- Thai League Goal of the Month: November 2023