Vítor Luís Pereira da Silva (born 4 November 1959), simply known as Vítor, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
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| Full name | Vítor Luís Pereira da Silva | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 4 November 1959 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Miguel Pereira, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||
| –1978 | Flamengo | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 1978–1983 | Flamengo | 136 | (5) | ||||||||||||||
| 1984 | Atlético Mineiro | 31 | (5) | ||||||||||||||
| 1985–1987 | Vasco da Gama | ||||||||||||||||
| 1987–1989 | Botafogo | ||||||||||||||||
| 1989–1990 | Fluminense | 24 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 1990–1991 | Portimonense | 10 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 1992 | Inter de Lages | ||||||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | Rio Branco-ES | ||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1997 | Campo Grande-RJ | ||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||
| 1979–1984 | Brazil Olympic | 17 | (5) | ||||||||||||||
| 1981 | Brazil U20 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1981–1982 | Brazil | 3 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 November 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
Career edit
He began his career at Flamengo, a club where he managed to achieve great success, sharing in the achievements of the early 1980s. [1] In 1983, with Andrade injury, he was a fundamental player in the Brazilian title. He earned the nickname "Beckenbauer de Portela" due to his style of play. During his career, he managed to play for the four main clubs in Rio de Janeiro, being Rio champion at Vasco and Botafogo.[2] He ended his career at Campo Grande AC in the 90s.[3]
International career edit
Vítor was part of the Olympic team of Brazil in 1979, being champion of the San Juan Pan American Games, and of the 1980 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament this time without repeating the success and not qualifying for Moscow.[4] He remained on the Olympic team until 1984, helping to win the 1984 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament.[5]
In 1981, Vítor was part of the champion squad of the Toulon Tournament.[6]
For Brazil A team, played in three friendly matches: against France and West Germany in 1981,[7] and again versus West Germany in 1982.[8]
Personal life edit
He became a farmer in Miguel Pereira when retired. Vítor also got involved in politics, running for office a few times and as sports secretary.[9]
Honours edit
Brazil edit
- Brazil Olympic
- Brazil U20
- Toulon Tournament: 1981
Clubs edit
- Flamengo
- Intercontinental Cup: 1981
- Copa Libertadores: 1981
- Campeonato Brasileiro: 1980, 1982, 1983
- Campeonato Carioca: 1981
- Taça Guanabara: 1980, 1981, 1982
- Ramón de Carranza Trophy: 1980
- Vasco da Gama
- Botafogo
References edit
- ^ "Jogadores do Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Vítor)". Flaestatística (in Portuguese). Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Lembra dele? Saiba por onde anda Vitor, campeão estadual em 1987". Supervasco (in Portuguese). 17 June 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Que fim levou? Vítor (ex-volante do Flamengo)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Seleção Brasileira Restritiva (Brazilian National Restrictive Team) 1979-1983". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Seleção Brasileira Restritiva (Brazilian National Restrictive Team) 1984-1987". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "SELEÇÃO BRASILEIRA SUB-20 (U-20 BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM) 1949-1987". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1980-1981". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1982-1984". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Miguel Pereira (RJ) inaugura núcleo com presença de Rebecca". Volei Brasil (in Portuguese). 10 December 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
External links edit
- Vítor at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)