Welthon

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Welthon

| fullname = Welthon Fiel Sampaio

| image =

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1992|6|21}}

| birth_place = Belém, Brazil

| height = 1.80 m

| position = Forward

| currentclub =

| clubnumber =

| years1 = 2010

| clubs1 = Tuna Luso

| caps1 = 0

| goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2011–2012

| clubs2 = Atlético Goianiense

| caps2 = 2

| goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2013–2014

| clubs3 = Grêmio Anápolis

| caps3 = 12

| goals3 = 3

| years4 = 2014

| clubs4 = → Braga B (loan)

| caps4 = 9

| goals4 = 2

| years5 = 2015

| clubs5 = → Independente (loan)

| caps5 = 0

| goals5 = 0

| years6 = 2015–2016

| clubs6 = → Remo (loan)

| caps6 = 7

| goals6 = 1

| years7 = 2016–2018

| clubs7 = Paços de Ferreira

| caps7 = 42

| goals7 = 15

| years8 = 2018–2021

| clubs8 = Vitória SC

| caps8 = 23

| goals8 = 1

| years9 = 2019–2020

| clubs9 = → Paços de Ferreira (loan)

| caps9 = 7

| goals9 = 0

| years10 = 2021

| clubs10 = Vitória SC B

| caps10 = 7

| goals10 = 3

| years11 = 2022

| clubs11 = Remo

| caps11 = 3

| goals11 = 0

| years12 = 2022

| clubs12 = Castanhal

| caps12 = 14

| goals12 = 4

| years13 = 2022

| clubs13 = Carajás

| caps13 = 2

| goals13 = 0

| years14 = 2023

| clubs14 = Tuna Luso

| caps14 = 10

| goals14 = 6

| years15 = 2023–2024

| clubs15 = Torreense

| caps15 = 22

| goals15 = 7

| years16 = 2024–2025

| clubs16 = Kitchee

| caps16 = 15

| goals16 = 8

| pcupdate = 1 June 2025

}}

Welthon Fiel Sampaio (born 21 June 1992) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Club career

Born in Belém, Welthon played once in the Campeonato Paraense for hometown club Tuna Luso in 2010 before moving to Atlético Goianense.{{cite news |title=Bida e Welthon participam de primeiro treino no Atlético-GO|trans-title=Bida and Welthon participate in Atlético-GO's first training session |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/go/futebol/times/atletico-go/noticia/2011/03/bida-e-welthon-participam-de-primeiro-treino-no-atletico-go.html |accessdate=16 November 2020 |publisher=Globo Esporte |date=24 March 2011 |language=Portuguese}} Though he never took to the pitch in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the team, he played twice in their Campeonato Goiano win in 2011.

In November 2012, Welthon moved to Grêmio Anápolis in the same state.{{cite news |last1=Sauma |first1=Jorge |title=Meio-campo paraense Welthon troca Paysandu pelo Grêmio Anápolis|trans-title=Midfielder from Para Welthon swaps Paysandu for Grêmio Anápolis|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/pa/noticia/2012/11/meio-campo-paraense-welthon-troca-paysandu-pelo-gremio-anapolis.html |accessdate=16 November 2020 |date=26 November 2012 |language=Portuguese}} The following July, he was loaned to Braga, a Portuguese club partnered with his employer.{{cite news |last1=Sauma |first1=Jorge |title=Sem chance no Paysandu em 2012, meia se transfere para o Braga|trans-title=Without opportunities at Paysandu in 2012, midfielder transfers to Braga |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/pa/noticia/2013/09/meia-campista-ex-paysandu-tenta-carreira-no-futebol-portugues.html |accessdate=16 November 2020 |publisher=Globo Esporte |date=16 September 2013 |language=Portuguese}} His loan at the reserve team from the Segunda Liga ended in January 2014.{{cite news |title=Grêmio Anápolis, clube recheado de "portugueses"|trans-title=Grêmio Anápolis, club stuffed with "Portuguese" |url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/amp/gremio-anapolis-clube-recheado-de-portugueses |accessdate=16 November 2020 |publisher=Mais Futebol |date=17 January 2014 |language=Portuguese}}

In June 2016, Welthon returned to Portugal with Primeira Liga club Paços de Ferreira.{{cite news |last1=Santos |first1=José |title=Welthon determinado a ter grande sucesso|trans-title=Welthon determined to have great success |url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/p--ferreira/detalhe/welthon-determinado-a-ter-grande-sucesso |accessdate=16 November 2020 |work=Record |date=25 June 2020 |language=Portuguese}} He finished his first season in the top flight with 11 goals, joint-seventh best in the league;{{cite news |title=Portugal/34e et dernière journée: Ba [sic] Dost meilleur buteur (34)|trans-title=Portugal/34th and final matchday: Bas Dost top scorer (34) |url=https://www.eurosport.fr/football/portugal-34e-et-derniere-journee-ba-dost-meilleur-buteur-34_sto6176236/story.shtml |accessdate=16 November 2020 |publisher=Eurosport |date=21 May 2017 |language=French}} this included braces in home and away wins over Vitória FC.{{cite news |title=Paços de Ferreira impõe primeira derrota ao Vitória de Setúbal |trans-title=Paços de Ferreira impose first defeat on Vitória de Setúbal|url=https://www.dn.pt/desporto/pacos-de-ferreira-impoe-primeira-derrota-ao-vitoria-de-setubal-5395047.html |accessdate=16 November 2020 |work=Diário de Notícias |date=17 September 2016 |language=Portuguese}}{{cite news |title=Paços de Ferreira vence Vitória de Setúbal com um bis de Welthon|trans-title=Paços de Ferreira defeat Vitória de Setúbal with brace from Welthon|url=https://sicnoticias.pt/desporto/2017-02-19-Pacos-de-Ferreira-vence-Vitoria-de-Setubal-com-um-bis-de-Welthon |accessdate=16 November 2020 |publisher=SIC Notícias |date=19 February 2017 |language=Portuguese}} He was also top scorer of the season's Taça da Liga with four, in braces against Nacional and Vizela.{{cite news |title=Paços de Ferreira segue para a fase de grupos da Taça da Liga|trans-title=Paços de Ferreira continue to the group stage of the Taça da Liga |url=https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/taca-da-liga/pacos-de-ferreira-segue-para-a-fase-de-grupos-da-taca-da-liga_d956943/ |accessdate=16 November 2020 |publisher=Rádio e Televisão de Portugal |date=25 October 2016 |language=Portuguese}}{{cite news |title=TL: Vizela vencia 0-2 em Paços, só que apareceu Welthon e igualou|trans-title=TL: Vizela were winning 0-2 at Paços, only for Welthon to appear and equalise|url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/taca-liga/pacos-ferreira/tl-vizela-vencia-0-2-em-pacos-so-que-apareceu-welthon-e-igualou |accessdate=16 November 2020 |publisher=Mais Futebol |date=10 January 2017 |language=Portuguese}}

On 23 January 2018, Welthon transferred to neighbours Vitória SC on a four-year deal, with a release clause of €30 million.{{cite news |title=Oficial: Welthon é reforço do Vitória e fica blindado por 30 milhões|trans-title=Official: Welthon is Vitória addition and stays protected for 30 million|url=https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/vitoria-guimaraes/noticias/oficial-welthon-e-reforco-do-vitoria-de-guimaraes-9067174.html |accessdate=16 November 2020 |work=O Jogo |date=23 January 2018 |language=Portuguese}} After six goalless games, his season ended with three matches to go due to a left thigh injury in training.{{cite news |title=Acabou a temporada para Welthon no Vitória|trans-title=Welthon's season for Vitória is over |url=https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/vitoria-guimaraes/noticias/acabou-a-temporada-para-welthon-no-vitoria-9280589.html |accessdate=16 November 2020 |work=O Jogo |date=23 April 2018 |language=Portuguese}} He scored his only goal for the team on 5 March 2019, the sole one of a home win over Marítimo.{{cite news |title=Vitória venceu o Marítimo com golo de Welthon|trans-title=Vitória defeated Marítimo with a goal from Welthon |url=http://www.radiofundacao.net/noticias_desporto.php?a=21&id=4191#sthash.fUOsLdfT.dpbs |accessdate=16 November 2020 |publisher=Rádio Fundação |date=5 March 2019 |language=Portuguese}}

On 2 September 2019, Welthon returned to Paços on a season-long loan, after Ivo Vieira demoted him to Vitória's reserves.{{cite news |last1=Ferreira |first1=Bruno José |title=Paços de Ferreira: Welthon regressa por empréstimo do Vitória |trans-title=Paços de Ferreira: Welthon returns on loan from Vitória|url=https://tvi24.iol.pt/liga/pacos-ferreira/pacos-de-ferreira-welthon-regressa-por-emprestimo-do-vitoria |accessdate=16 November 2020 |publisher=TVI 24 |date=2 September 2019 |language=Portuguese}} In November, he suffered a right knee injury in a win over Tondela,{{cite news |title=Entorse no joelho obriga Welthon a paragem prolongada |trans-title=Knee sprain forces Welthom into extended absence|url=https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/pacos-ferreira/noticias/entorse-no-joelho-obriga-welthon-a-paragem-prolongada-11510694.html |accessdate=16 November 2020 |work=O Jogo |date=13 November 2019 |language=Portuguese}} and played only once again thereafter.

Welthon was named as a surplus player on Vitória's squad for 2020–21.{{cite news |title=Sp. Braga e V. Guimarães inscrevem excedentários na Liga|trans-title=Sp. Braga and V. Guimarães register surplus players for Liga |url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/vitoria-guimaraes/sp-braga/liga-divulga-penultima-atualizacao-do-dia |accessdate=16 November 2020 |publisher=Mais Futebol |date=6 October 2020 |language=Portuguese}} He made a substitute appearance for the B-team in the third tier on 14 February 2021, his first game in 13 months.{{cite news |title=Welthon: 18 minutos pela equipa B para quebrar um longo jejum|trans-title=Welthon: 18 minutes for the B-team to break a long drought|url=https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/vitoria-guimaraes/noticias/welthon-18-minutos-pela-equipa-b-para-quebrar-um-longo-jejum-13357891.html |access-date=26 February 2021 |work=O Jogo |date=16 February 2021 |language=Portuguese}}

On 25 July 2024, Welthon joined Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee.[https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/sport/20240725/bkn-20240725120258354-0725_00882_001.html 港超聯傑志簽入前葡超兵韋頓] on.cc 25 July 2024

Honours

=Club=

Atlético Goianiense

Campeonato Goiano: 2011{{Cite web |date=15 May 2011 |title=VÍDEO: Atlético-GO empata com Goiás e comemora bicampeonato inédito |trans-title=VIDEO: Atlético-GO draws with Goiás and celebrates unprecedented two-time championship |url=http://espn.com.br/noticia/191861_video-atletico-go-empata-com-goias-e-comemora-bicampeonato-inedito |access-date=15 September 2023 |website= |publisher=ESPN |language=pt-BR}}

Remo

Campeonato Paraense: 2022{{Cite web |date=7 April 2022 |title=Remo leva susto, perde para o rival Paysandu, mas é campeão paraense |trans-title=Remo takes scare, loses to rival Paysandu, but is Paraense champion |url=https://tntsports.com.br/futebolbrasileiro/Remo-leva-susto-perde-para-o-rival-Paysandu-mas-e-campeao-paraense-20220406-0029.html |access-date=15 September 2023 |website=TNT Sports |language=pt-BR}}

= Individual =

Taça da Liga top scorer: 2016–17 (4 goals)
Liga Portugal 2 Player of the Month: September 2023{{Cite web |date=13 October 2023 |title=Welthon é o Jogador do Mês da Liga Portugal SABSEG |trans-title=Welthon is Liga Portugal SABSEG's Player of the Month |url=http://www.ligaportugal.pt/pt/epocas/20232024/noticias/geral/premios/liga-portugal-sabseg/setembro/welthon-e-o-jogador-do-mes-da-liga-portugal-sabseg/ |access-date= |website=Liga Portugal |language=pt-pt}}
Liga Portugal 2 Forward of the Month: August 2023,{{Cite web |date=14 September 2023 |title=Welthon distinguido como Continente Avançado do Mês da Liga Portugal SABSEG |trans-title=Welthon distinguished as Liga Portugal SABSEG's Forward of the Month |url=http://www.ligaportugal.pt/pt/epocas/20232024/noticias/geral/premios/liga-portugal-sabseg/agosto/welthon-distinguido-como-continente-avancado-do-mes-da-liga-portugal-sabseg/ |access-date=15 September 2023 |website= |publisher=Liga Portugal |language=pt-PT}} September 2023{{Cite web |date=11 October 2023 |title=Welthon "bisa" como Continente Avançado do Mês da Liga Portugal SABSEG |trans-title=Welthon "doubles" as Liga Portugal SABSEG's Continente Forward of the Month |url=http://www.ligaportugal.pt/pt/epocas/20232024/noticias/geral/premios/liga-portugal-sabseg/setembro/welthon-bisa-como-continente-avancado-do-mes-da-liga-portugal-sabseg/ |access-date= |website=Liga Portugal |language=pt-pt}}

References

External links

{{Soccerway|welthon-fiel-sampaio/174795}}
[https://web.archive.org/web/20160806134055/http://www.foradejogo.net/player.php?player=199206210008 ForaDeJogo profile]

Category:1992 births

Category:Living people

Category:Brazilian men's footballers

Category:Men's association football forwards

Category:Liga Portugal 2 players

Category:Campeonato Paranaense players

Category:Campeonato Brasileiro Série D players

Category:Primeira Liga players

Category:Campeonato de Portugal (league) players

Category:Hong Kong Premier League players

Category:Tuna Luso Brasileira players

Category:Atlético Clube Goianiense players