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title: "Paide sign Brazilian midfielder William on loan from Botafogo"
date: 2025-08-13T20:06:57Z
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author: "Janis Vitols"
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# Paide sign Brazilian midfielder William on loan from Botafogo
![](https://i0.wp.com/balticfootballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/William.jpg?resize=1024%2C901&ssl=1)Photo: Paide Linnameeskond

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**Estonian top-flight club Paide Linnameeskond have announced the signing of 21-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder William Gabriel Lins de Sa on a one-year loan from Brazil’s Serie B side Botafogo SP.**

Lins has spent his entire career at Botafogo SP. This season, he made five appearances in Brazil’s Serie B while mostly representing the club’s U-20 squad. Over the past three seasons, he has totaled 15 appearances for the first team in Serie B.

Paide’s Sporting Director Gert Kams highlighted Lins’ technical abilities and versatility:  
_“He is a dangerous player in the attacking third, capable of creating excellent chances for his teammates. William’s biggest strength is his versatility – he can cover multiple positions in midfield, which allows us to make the most of his potential and skills for the benefit of the team.”_

Wearing shirt number 43, William Lins shared his excitement about joining the club:  
_“I have been welcomed very warmly, thank you to everyone! I am ambitious, I have high expectations, and I am confident that together with the team we will achieve all our goals.”_

Paide, who advanced to the Estonian Cup Round of 16 today, will next host FC Kuressaare in their upcoming league fixture on Saturday.

**Source:** [https://www.facebook.com/PaideLinnameeskond/posts/pfbid0EwSWyee3nZGZk972oSCrh5W9K7tK68WmG4cJCc37CbsSagLuHZd9m9JE2SXk8mZ4l](https://www.facebook.com/PaideLinnameeskond/posts/pfbid0EwSWyee3nZGZk972oSCrh5W9K7tK68WmG4cJCc37CbsSagLuHZd9m9JE2SXk8mZ4l)