Mota (footballer, born 1985)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Willis Mota Moreira | ||
| Date of birth | 23 March 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Feira de Santana, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Mixto | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2008 | Paraíba do Sul | ||
| 2008 | Náutico-RR | ||
| 2009 | CFZ-RJ | ||
| 2010 | Fênix-RJ | ||
| 2011 | America-RJ | ||
| 2012 | Barra Mansa | ||
| 2012–2016 | Volta Redonda | ||
| 2014–2015 | → São Cristóvão (loan) | ||
| 2017–2018 | CSA | ||
| 2019 | Paysandu | ||
| 2020 | XV de Piracicaba | ||
| 2020–2021 | Sampaio Corrêa | ||
| 2022 | Jacuipense | ||
| 2023 | Portuguesa-RJ | ||
| 2023 | Botafogo-PB | ||
| 2024 | Madureira | ||
| 2024 | Nova Iguaçu | ||
| 2025 | Madureira | ||
| 2025– | Mixto | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 September 2025 | |||
Willis Mota Moreira (born 23 March 1985), simply known as Mota, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Mixto.
Career
Born in Feira de Santana, Bahia, Mota played most of his career in teams in the state of Rio de Janeiro. In 2016, he was champion of Série D with Volta Redonda. In 2017, he again won a national title, Series C with CSA, a team with which he created a deeper bond.[1] He also stood out playing for Sampaio Corrêa, where he was state champion, Paysandu,[2] Botafogo-PB[3] and Madureira. His last club was Nova Iguaçu FC in the 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D.[4]
In 2025 Mota defended Madureira again, and later stood out at Mixto, being a hero in the classification against Portuguesa in 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D.[5][6]
Honours
- Volta Redonda
- CSA
- Sampaio Corrêa
- Campeonato Maranhense: 2021
Personal life
Mota and his father, Mario Mota, have a social project in the city of Maceió with legal assistance and a football school.[7]
References
- ^ "CSA conta com três goleiros, e Mota está de saída: "Não farei parte do elenco"". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 27 December 2018. Archived from the original on 10 September 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "Mota comenta retorno a Belém, manda abraço aos bicolores e afirma que nunca perdeu para o Remo: "Que continue assim"". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 8 May 2023. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "Novo goleiro do Botafogo-PB, Mota já foi campeão com o técnico Surian em 2016; relembre". Jornal da Paraíba (in Portuguese). 14 April 2023. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "Madureira confirma chegada de Mota, ex-Volta Redonda". Acesso Carioca (in Portuguese). 19 December 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "Mixto contrata dois goleiros e tem retorno de lateral-esquerdo para Série D do Brasileiro". Mixto EC (in Portuguese). 13 April 2025. Archived from the original on 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Digno de Oscar: goleiro protagoniza cena inusitada na Série D; veja". CNN Brasil (in Portuguese). 2 August 2025. Archived from the original on 11 August 2025.
- ^ "Ex-goleiro do CSA, Mota vai inaugurar instituto em Maceió". gazetaweb.com (in Portuguese). 9 February 2024. Archived from the original on 10 September 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2024.