William Francis de Oliveira Morais (1 March 1991 – 6 February 2011) was a Brazilian footballer. Career Morais started in football on the youth squad of the Corinthians. With good performances in the Copa São Paulo de Juniores and the Campeonato Paulista de Juniores, the midfielder was named by coach Mano Menezes to join the core team of the Corinthians. Morais was killed in a robbery attempt in Belo Horizonte. Police say the 19-year-old midfielder on loan to Minas Gerais's América FC was shot in the back early Sunday, 6 February 2011. He was returning home from a party when he was attacked by three robbers. Corinthians president Andres Sanchez reacted with anger to the news, calling it a "horrific crime that ended the life of a young man with a brilliant future." Career statistics Club References External links ogol.com 1991 births 2011 deaths Brazilian footballers Deaths by firearm in Brazil Male murder victims People murdered in Brazil Brazilian murder victims São Paulo FC players Sport Club Corinthians Paulista players Nacional Atlético Clube (SP) players América Futebol Clube (MG) players Footballers from São Paulo Association football midfielders