Vítor_(footballer,_born_1959)

Vítor (footballer, born 1959)

Vítor (footballer, born 1959)

Brazilian footballer

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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Career

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

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

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

Brazil

Brazil Olympic
Brazil U20

Clubs

Flamengo
Vasco da Gama
Botafogo

References

  1. [1]
    "Jogadores do Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Vítor)". Flaestatística (in Portuguese). Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Lembra dele? Saiba por onde anda Vitor, campeão estadual em 1987". Supervasco (in Portuguese). 17 June 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  3. [3]
    "Que fim levou? Vítor (ex-volante do Flamengo)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  4. [4]
    "Seleção Brasileira Restritiva (Brazilian National Restrictive Team) 1979-1983". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  5. [5]
    "Seleção Brasileira Restritiva (Brazilian National Restrictive Team) 1984-1987". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  6. [6]
    "SELEÇÃO BRASILEIRA SUB-20 (U-20 BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM) 1949-1987". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  7. [7]
    "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1980-1981". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  8. [8]
    "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1982-1984". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  9. [9]
    "Miguel Pereira (RJ) inaugura núcleo com presença de Rebecca". Volei Brasil (in Portuguese). 10 December 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  • Vítor at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
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