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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Guimarães and the second or paternal family name is Bilher.

Everton Luiz
Everton Luiz with Real Salt Lake in 2021
Personal information
Full name Everton Luiz Guimarães Bilher
Date of birth (1988-05-24) 24 May 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Beveren
Number 5
Youth career
Brasil de Farroupilha
Caxias do Sul
Náutico
2007–2008 Ponte Preta
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009 Ponte Preta 2 (0)
2009–2011 Palmeiras 0 (0)
2010 → Marília (loan) 13 (2)
2011 → Bragantino (loan) 0 (0)
2012–2013 CRB 37 (1)
2012 → San Luis (loan) 10 (0)
2013 → Criciúma (loan) 3 (0)
2013–2014 Lugano 28 (3)
2014–2016 St. Gallen 39 (0)
2016–2018 Partizan 52 (3)
2018–2019 SPAL 21 (0)
2019 → Real Salt Lake (loan) 27 (0)
2020–2022 Real Salt Lake 52 (0)
2022– Beveren 56 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 August 2024

Everton Luiz Guimarães Bilher (born 24 May 1988), commonly known as Everton Luiz, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Belgian club Beveren. He is primarily recognized for his aggressive and hard-tackling style of play.

After starting out in his homeland, mainly playing in the lower leagues, Everton Luiz moved to Europe in 2013. He went on to play for Swiss clubs Lugano and St. Gallen, before transferring to Serbian club Partizan in early 2016. In his first full season with the Crno-beli, Everton Luiz collected the double.

In early 2018, Everton Luiz moved to Italy to join Serie A club SPAL. He was sent out on loan to Major League Soccer team Real Salt Lake a year later, before signing a permanent deal with them ahead of the 2020 season.

Career

Early years

Everton Luiz with San Luis in 2012

Born in Porto Alegre, Everton Luiz started out at his home state club Brasil de Farroupilha. He subsequently went to Caxias do Sul, before switching to Náutico. In 2007, Everton Luiz signed with Ponte Preta, eventually finishing his formation in the club's youth setup. He made his senior debut for the club in the Campeonato Paulista, before signing with Palmeiras in April 2009, on a four-year deal. In February 2010, Everton Luiz was loaned to Marília, representing the club in the second level of the São Paulo state league. He also played for Marília in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, making seven appearances and scoring once.

In 2011, after playing for Palmeiras' B team, Everton Luiz had a brief spell with Bragantino, but failed to make any appearances. He eventually signed with CRB in early 2012. Immediately upon arrival, Everton Luiz became one of the club's key players, helping CRB win the Campeonato Alagoano. He was also named in the competition's team of the year.[1] In June 2012, Everton Luiz joined Mexican club San Luis.[2] He made 10 appearances in the Torneo Apertura, before leaving the club. In January 2013, Everton Luiz was loaned to Criciúma.[3][4] He subsequently returned to CRB in March 2013.[5][6] After returning from loan, Everton Luiz helped his team win another Alagoas state league title, being named in the competition's best eleven for the second year in a row.[7]

Lugano and St. Gallen

In the summer of 2013, Everton Luiz moved to Swiss club Lugano. He made his official debut for the club in a 2–1 home league win over Wil on 13 July 2013. In the following fixture, Everton Luiz scored his first goal for Lugano, netting the opener in his team's 4–2 away victory over Schaffhausen. He scored a total of three goals from 28 appearances in the Swiss Challenge League, as the club finished in second place.

In June 2014, Everton Luiz switched to St. Gallen, penning a three-year deal.[8] After initially playing for their reserve team in the Swiss Promotion League, Everton Luiz made his Swiss Super League debut on 24 September 2014, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–0 victory over Grasshoppers,[9] eventually becoming a regular member of the first team. He collected 24 league appearances in the 2014–15 season, receiving two red cards in the process.

Partizan

2015–16 season

On 6 January 2016, Everton Luiz was transferred to Serbian club Partizan.[10] He signed a two-and-a-half-year contract and was given the number 25 shirt.[11] On 27 February, Everton Luiz made his official debut for the club in a 2–1 home loss in the Belgrade derby, receiving a yellow card early into the match.[12] He sustained a knee injury in his second appearance for Partizan, a 1–0 away victory at Radnički Niš, which eventually kept him out of action for more than a month.[13] On 10 April, Everton Luiz returned to the pitch in a 4–0 home league win over Mladost Lučani, playing the whole game.[14] He netted his first goal for the club in his second Belgrade derby on 16 April, scoring an injury-time equalizer from more than 30 meters out through the goalkeeper's hands.[15] After celebrating his goal, Everton Luiz was sent off for provoking the opponent's fans.[16] He subsequently helped Partizan win the 2015–16 Serbian Cup, playing the full 90 minutes and earning a yellow card in the final match, a 2–0 win over Javor Ivanjica.[17]

2016–17 season

In July 2016, Everton Luiz recorded his debuts in UEFA competitions, playing the full 90 minutes in two goalless draws against Zagłębie Lubin in the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League second qualifying round, as Partizan were eliminated after a penalty shoot-out.[18] He scored his first goal of the season in a 3–0 away league victory over Voždovac on 15 October.[19] In his first full campaign with Partizan, Everton Luiz helped the club win the double.[20] He was also named in the league's best eleven due to his solid performances in the process.[21]

2017–18 season

Everton Luiz with Partizan in 2017

In late May 2017, following a successful season for Partizan, the club's director of football Ivica Iliev confirmed that Everton Luiz would be offered a new deal.[22] However, no agreement was reached and the player entered the final year of his contract.

On 20 September 2017, Everton Luiz scored an injury-time goal to give Partizan a 1–1 draw versus Napredak Kruševac.[23] He also appeared in all six of his team's games in the Europa League, as the side reached the knockout stage after 13 years.[24]

SPAL

On 19 January 2018, Everton Luiz officially joined Italian club SPAL, penning a deal until the summer of 2020 with an option for another year.[25] He made his Serie A debut on 10 February 2018, playing the first 55 minutes in an eventual 4–0 home loss to Milan. By the end of the season, Everton Luiz appeared in 10 more league games, helping the side avoid relegation.

Real Salt Lake

In January 2019, Everton Luiz was loaned to Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake until the end of the year with an option to buy.[26]

In December 2019, Real Salt Lake exercised their option to buy Everton Luiz ahead of the 2020 season.[27]

Return to Europe

In July 2022, Everton Luiz was transferred to Belgian club Beveren.[28]

Career statistics

As of 7 May 2024[29]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State League Cup State Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ponte Preta 2009 Brasileirão Série B 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 — — 2 0
Palmeiras 2009 Brasileirão Série A 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 — 7 0
2010 Brasileirão Série A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2011 Brasileirão Série A 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 — 6 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 — 13 0
Marília (loan) 2010 Brasileirão Série C 7 1 6 1 0 0 2 1 — — 15 3
Bragantino (loan) 2011 Brasileirão Série B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
CRB 2012 Brasileirão Série B 6 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 — — 25 0
2013 Brasileirão Série C 1 0 11 1 3 0 0 0 — — 15 1
Total 7 0 30 1 3 0 0 0 — — 40 1
San Luis (loan) 2012–13 Liga MX 10 0 — 3 0 — — — 13 0
Criciúma (loan) 2013 Brasileirão Série A 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 — — 3 0
Lugano 2013–14 Swiss Challenge League 28 3 — 1 0 — — — 29 3
St. Gallen 2014–15 Swiss Super League 24 0 — 5 0 — — — 29 0
2015–16 Swiss Super League 15 0 — 2 0 — — — 17 0
Total 39 0 — 7 0 — — — 46 0
Partizan 2015–16 Serbian SuperLiga 9 1 — 2 0 — 0 0 — 11 1
2016–17 Serbian SuperLiga 29 1 — 3 0 — 2 0 — 34 1
2017–18 Serbian SuperLiga 14 1 — 2 0 — 11 0 — 27 1
Total 52 3 — 7 0 — 13 0 — 72 3
SPAL 2017–18 Serie A 11 0 — 0 0 — — — 11 0
2018–19 Serie A 10 0 — 2 0 — — — 12 0
Total 21 0 — 2 0 — — — 23 0
Real Salt Lake (loan) 2019 MLS 27 0 — 1 0 — 1 0 2[a] 0 31 0
Real Salt Lake 2020 MLS 15 0 — 0 0 — 0 0 0 0 15 0
2021 MLS 25 0 — 0 0 — 0 0 2[a] 0 27 0
2022 MLS 12 0 — 1 0 — 0 0 0 0 13 0
Total 79 0 — 2 0 — 1 0 4 0 86 0
Beveren 2022–23 Challenger Pro League 28 2 — 2 0 — — — 30 2
2023–24 26 1 — 2 0 — — — 28 1
2024–25 2 0 — 0 0 — — — 2 0
Career total 299 10 42 2 27 0 15 1 14 0 4 0 402 13
  1. ^ a b Appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs

Honours

CRB[29]

Partizan[29]

Individual

References

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  2. ^ "El equipo de San Luis tiene potencial: Everton" (in Spanish). mediotiempo.com. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  3. ^ "ZAGUEIRO E VOLANTE SÃO APRESENTADOS NO TIGRE" (in Portuguese). criciumaec.com.br. 9 January 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  4. ^ "Criciúma apresenta dois de defesa: Ewerton Páscoa e Everton Luiz" (in Portuguese). globoesporte.globo.com. 9 January 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  5. ^ "Presidente Marcos Barbosa acerta retorno de Everton Luiz" (in Portuguese). crb.esp.br. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  6. ^ "Volante Everton Luiz é o novo reforço do CRB para o Campeonato Estadual" (in Portuguese). globoesporte.globo.com. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  7. ^ a b "CRB ganhou um carro" (in Portuguese). futeboldealagoas.net. 21 May 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  8. ^ "FCSG verpflichtet Everton Luiz" (in German). fcsg.ch. 25 June 2014. Archived from the original on 4 August 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  9. ^ "Ein perfekter Abend" (in German). fcsg.ch. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  10. ^ "Everton verlässt per sofort den FCSG" (in German). fcsg.ch. 6 January 2016. Archived from the original on 28 February 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
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  16. ^ "ISPROVOCIRAO DELIJE Everton ispred severa slavio gol /VIDEO/" (in Serbian). blic.rs. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
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  21. ^ a b "SLS: Đurđević igrač sezone, Nikolić najbolji trener!" (in Serbian). rtvbn.com. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
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  26. ^ "EVERTON LUIZ CEDUTO A TITOLO TEMPORANEO AL REAL SALT LAKE" (in Italian). spalferrara.it. 7 January 2019. Archived from the original on 8 January 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
  27. ^ "Real Salt Lake exercise purchase option on Everton Luiz". mlssoccer.com. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  28. ^ "Real Salt Lake transfer midfielder Everton Luiz to Belgian club". mlssoccer.com. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  29. ^ a b c Everton Luiz at Soccerway
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