Diogo Viana Explained

Diogo Viana
Fullname:Diogo Filipe Guerreiro Viana[1]
Birth Date:22 February 1990
Birth Place:Lagos, Portugal
Height:1.74 m
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Trofense
Youthyears1:1999–2000
Youthclubs1:Burgau
Youthyears2:2000–2002
Youthclubs2:Esperança Lagos
Youthyears3:2002–2008
Youthclubs3:Sporting CP
Youthyears4:2008–2009
Youthclubs4:Porto
Years1:2009–2011
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2009–2010
Clubs2:VVV (loan)
Caps2:33
Goals2:1
Years3:2011
Clubs3:Aves (loan)
Caps3:9
Goals3:0
Years4:2011–2013
Caps4:61
Goals4:6
Years5:2013–2015
Caps5:59
Goals5:4
Years6:2015–2016
Caps6:9
Goals6:2
Years7:2016
Caps7:8
Goals7:0
Years8:2016
Caps8:18
Goals8:5
Years9:2017–2018
Caps9:34
Goals9:0
Years10:2018–2019
Caps10:30
Goals10:1
Years11:2019–2020
Caps11:6
Goals11:0
Years12:2021
Caps12:7
Goals12:0
Years13:2021–2022
Caps13:29
Goals13:2
Years14:2022–2023
Caps14:6
Goals14:0
Years15:2023–
Caps15:17
Goals15:2
Nationalyears1:2005–2006
Nationalcaps1:11
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2007
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2007–2008
Nationalcaps3:9
Nationalgoals3:4
Nationalyears4:2008–2009
Nationalcaps4:15
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2010
Nationalcaps5:4
Nationalgoals5:0
Nationalyears6:2010–2011
Nationalcaps6:8
Nationalgoals6:0
Club-Update:19:02, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Diogo Filipe Guerreiro Viana (born 22 February 1990) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Trofense.

Formed at Sporting CP and Porto, he played 129 Primeira Liga games for Gil Vicente, Belenenses, B-SAD and Braga, while also having spells abroad in the Netherlands, Bulgaria and Romania.

Club career

Born in Lagos, Algarve, Viana spent six years as a youth at Sporting CP. In June 2008 the 18-year-old was transferred to FC Porto as part of a deal involving Hélder Postiga,[2] with the northerners receiving 2.5 million whereas the Lisbon club retained 50% of his rights.[3] In the 2008–09 season, whilst still a junior, he made his debut with the first team, playing four Taça da Liga matches and totalling 55 minutes in two wins and two losses. His first appearance was against Vitória de Setúbal (2–1 home victory), on 8 January 2009.[4]

On 17 June 2009, Viana moved on loan to VVV-Venlo in the Netherlands. He appeared in 23 Eredivisie games in his first year, helping the Limburg side finish in 12th position. In January 2011, he returned to Portugal and joined C.D. Aves of the Segunda Liga also on loan.[5]

After two years with F.C. Penafiel in the second tier, Viana joined Gil Vicente F.C. of the top flight in 2013. In November that year, he agreed to a new contract to keep him there until 2016, and with a buyout clause of €5 million.[6]

Viana signed with First Professional Football League (Bulgaria) club PFC Litex Lovech in June 2015,[7] after two years in the Primeira Liga with Gil Vicente FC.[8] In the summer of 2016 he joined PFC CSKA Sofia on a free transfer, after the former merged with the latter.

On 31 January 2017, Viana moved to C.F. Os Belenenses for an undisclosed fee.[9] He scored once for the reorganised B-SAD on 11 March 2019, as they came from behind to hold leaders S.L. Benfica to a 2–2 away draw.[10]

After his deal expired, Viana was confirmed as a player for S.C. Braga on 25 June 2019, on a two-year contract.[11] After eight competitive matches, both parties agreed to end his link on 5 October 2020.[12]

Viana signed with C.D. Feirense on 1 February 2021, for free.[13] On 25 June, he moved abroad again, with compatriot João Miguel to FC Argeș Pitești in the Romanian Liga I.[14] His first goal came on the third matchday, earning a 2–2 draw at CS Gaz Metan Mediaș in added time.[15]

On 30 August 2022, Viana returned to his country's second division, on a contract of undisclosed length at S.C. Farense.[16] He played six games in their promotion-winning season, plus three more in cups, before leaving in June.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Diogo Viana. Mais Futebol. pt. 6 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Postiga leaves Porto for Sporting. UEFA. 1 June 2008. 11 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Comunicado. Announcement. Portuguese Securities Market Commission. pt. 1 June 2008. 4 October 2010.
  4. Web site: FC Porto bate Vitória de Setúbal com tento de Rabiola. FC Porto beat Vitória de Setúbal with Rabiola goal. Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. pt. 8 January 2009. 30 October 2017.
  5. News: Diogo Viana chega por empréstimo. Diogo Viana arrives on loan. Record. pt. 10 January 2011. 30 October 2017.
  6. News: Diogo Viana renova com o Gil Vicente até 2016. Diogo Viana renews with Gil Vicente until 2016. Diário de Notícias. António. Silva Rodrigues. pt. 26 November 2013. 11 December 2019.
  7. Web site: Литекс представи Диого Виана (СНИМКИ). 25-годишният португалец взе номер 7 при "оранжевите". Litex present Diogo Viana (PHOTOS). 25-year-old Portuguese took the number 7 at the Orange. Blitz. bg. 24 June 2015. 15 August 2016.
  8. Web site: Diogo Viana assina por dois anos. Diogo Viana signs for two years. SAPO. pt. 13 June 2013. 30 October 2017.
  9. Web site: ЦСКА продаде Диого Виана на Белененсеш. CSKA sell Diogo Viana to Belenenses. CSKA Sofia. bg. 31 January 2017. 1 February 2017.
  10. Web site: Benfica abre 2–0, mas Belenenses-SAD iguala após falhas. Benfica open a 2–0 lead, but Belenenses-SAD equalise after mistakes. One Football. Vítor. Geron. pt. 11 March 2019. 11 December 2019.
  11. News: Oficial: Diogo Viana é reforço do Braga. Official: Diogo Viana is addition to Braga. O Jogo. pt. 25 June 2019. 11 December 2019.
  12. Web site: Diogo Viana e Sporting de Braga rescindem contrato. Diogo Viana and Sporting de Braga cancel contract. SAPO. pt. 5 October 2020. 31 October 2020.
  13. Web site: Diogo Viana é reforço. Diogo Viana is an addition. C.D. Feirense. pt. 1 February 2021. 2 February 2021.
  14. Web site: Diogo Viana e João Miguel mudam-se para a Roménia. Diogo Viana and João Miguel move to Romania. TVI 24. pt. 25 June 2021. 11 July 2023.
  15. Web site: VÍDEO: Diogo Viana vale ponto na estreia a marcar na Roménia. VIDEO: Diogo Viana worth a point with first goal in Romania. Televisão Independente. pt. 30 July 2021. 11 July 2023.
  16. News: Diogo Viana regressa a Portugal para jogar na Liga SABSEG. Diogo Viana returns to Portugal to play in the SABSEG League. O Jogo. Carlos. Encarnação. pt. 30 August 2022. 11 July 2023.
  17. Web site: Liga: Diogo Viana anuncia saída do Farense. League: Diogo Viana announces departure from Farense. Mais Futebol. pt. 28 June 2023. 11 July 2023.