On Jan. 17, Avispa Fukuoka signed a new player, Willian Popp, from Busan IPark (Korea). Popp is originally from Brazil, and scored 18 goals in the 2016 Season, resulting in him being selected for the K League Best XI.
Video: William Popp message to fans – in Portuguese
Stats
• Name: William Popp
• Date of birth: April 13, 1994 (age: 22)
• Position: FW/Striker
• Number: 21
• Height/Weight: 178 cm/73 kg
• Home country: Brazil
• History: 2014~ Joinville (Brazil) > 2014~ Mogi Mirim (Brazil) > 2015~ Joinville (Brazil) > 2016 Busan IPark (Korea)
Source: Avispa Fukuoka, 1/17
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