Frederico Venâncio Explained

Frederico Venâncio
Fullname:Frederico André Ferrão Venâncio[1]
Birth Date:4 February 1993
Birth Place:Gâmbia, Portugal
Height:1.86 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Santa Clara
Clubnumber:21
Youthyears1:2002–2010
Youthclubs1:Vitória Setúbal
Youthyears2:2010–2011
Youthclubs2:Benfica
Youthyears3:2011–2012
Youthclubs3:Vitória Setúbal
Years1:2012–2018
Caps1:115
Goals1:6
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:Sheffield Wednesday (loan)
Caps2:20
Goals2:1
Years3:2018–2021
Caps3:25
Goals3:0
Years4:2020–2021
Clubs4:Lugo (loan)
Caps4:36
Goals4:2
Years5:2021–2024
Caps5:75
Goals5:1
Years6:2024–
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2012–2013
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2013–2014
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:14:09, 13 August 2024 (UTC)

Frederico André Ferrão Venâncio (born 4 February 1993) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Primeira Liga club Santa Clara.

Club career

Vitória Setúbal

Born in Gâmbia – Pontes – Alto da Guerra, Setúbal, Venâncio joined local Vitória FC's youth academy at the age of 9, then returned for his last year as a junior from S.L. Benfica. He made his Primeira Liga debut for the former club on 13 January 2013, coming on as a late substitute in a 5–0 home win against Moreirense FC.[2] He scored his first league goal on 7 April of the same year, but in a 2–1 away loss to Rio Ave FC.[3]

On 16 August 2017, Venâncio signed with English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday on a season-long loan.[4] He made his league debut on 23 December, playing the full 90 minutes in the 1–2 home defeat against Middlesbrough.[5]

Venâncio scored his only goal for Wednesday on 6 May 2018, helping the hosts to defeat Norwich City 5–1.[6]

Vitória Guimarães

Venâncio signed a four-year contract with Vitória S.C. on 7 July 2018.[7] A reserve player under Luís Castro in his first year,[8] he became first choice after Ivo Vieira took over.[9]

On 4 October 2020, Venâncio was loaned to Spanish Segunda División club CD Lugo for one year.[10] He scored in 2–2 draws against Málaga CF (away)[11] and Real Zaragoza (home),[12] barely avoiding relegation after finishing 18th.[13]

Eibar

On 6 July 2021, Venâncio joined SD Eibar of the same country and league on a three-year deal.[14] He reached the La Liga play-offs with his team in 2022 and 2024, being eliminated in the semi-finals on both occasions.[15] [16]

Later career

Venâncio returned to the Portuguese top tier in summer 2024, agreeing to a two-year contract at newly promoted C.D. Santa Clara as a free agent.[17]

International career

Venâncio earned the first of his two caps for the Portugal under-21 team on 25 March 2013, featuring the last minutes of the 2–1 friendly defeat of the Republic of Ireland in Dundalk.[18] He was part of the squad at the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship,[19] being an unused squad member for the runners-up.[20]

Personal life

Venâncio's father, Pedro, was also a footballer and a central defender. He too was brought up at Vitória.[21] [22]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueDomestic CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vitória Setúbal2012–13Primeira Liga71003000101
2013–14181104100232
2014–15311103000351
2015–16310200000330
2016–17263104100314
2017–182000100030
Vitória F.C. total115650152001358
Sheffield Wednesday (loan)2017–18Championship201500000251
Vitória Guimarães2018–19Primeira Liga5020100080
2019–20200003030260
Vitória Guimarães total250204030340
Career total1607120192301949

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Frederico Venâncio. Mais Futebol. pt. 17 August 2020.
  2. Web site: V. Setúbal-Moreirense: Meyong brilha em goleada sadina. V. Setúbal-Moreirense: Meyong shines in sadino rout. Relvado. Luís Miguel. Nunes. pt. 13 January 2013. 16 August 2017.
  3. Web site: Rio Ave vence Setúbal e continua colado ao Sporting. Rio Ave defeat Setúbal and are still glued to Sporting. Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. pt. 7 April 2013. 16 August 2017.
  4. Web site: Owls complete Federico Venancio loan capture. Sheffield Wednesday F.C.. 16 August 2017. 16 August 2017.
  5. Web site: Sheffield Wednesday 1–2 Middlesbrough. BBC Sport. 23 December 2017. 3 January 2018.
  6. Web site: Sheffield Wednesday 5–1 Norwich City. BBC Sport. 6 May 2018. 8 May 2018.
  7. News: Frederico Venâncio é reforço. Frederico Venâncio is an addition. Record. José. Santos. pt. 7 July 2018. 30 January 2019.
  8. Web site: Frederico Venâncio quer jogar mais pelo Vitória de Guimarães nesta época. Frederico Venâncio wants to play more for Vitória de Guimarães this season. SAPO. pt. 3 July 2019. 5 October 2020.
  9. News: Venâncio ao palco. Venâncio takes the stage. Record. José Miguel. Machado. pt. 24 November 2019. 5 October 2020.
  10. Web site: Frederico Venâncio, nuevo jugador del CD Lugo. Frederico Venâncio, new player of CD Lugo. CD Lugo. es. 4 October 2020. 4 October 2020.
  11. News: Juande creyó y el Málaga remontó un 0–2 al Lugo. Juande believed and Málaga came from 0–2 behind with Lugo. Marca. César. Suárez. es. 27 November 2020. 8 March 2024.
  12. News: Un gol de Cristian Álvarez hunde al Lugo en el minuto 97. Cristian Álvarez goal sinks Lugo in the 97th minute. Mundo Deportivo. es. 30 April 2021. 8 March 2024.
  13. Web site: Manu Barreiro, el 'verdugo' de Stoichkov y Pierre. Manu Barreiro, Stoichkov and Pierre's 'henchman'. Europa Sur. es. 31 May 2021. 8 March 2024.
  14. Web site: Frederico Venâncio, otro refuerzo más para el Eibar 21/22. Frederico Venâncio, another addition for the 21/22 Eibar. SD Eibar. es. 6 July 2021. 9 August 2021.
  15. Web site: El Eibar pierde 0–2 con el Girona y se queda sin opciones de ascenso. Eibar lose 0–2 with Girona and run out of promotion options. EITB. es. 5 June 2022. 13 August 2024.
  16. News: El Oviedo sueña en grande y el Eibar vuelve a tropezar en la misma piedra. Oviedo dream big and Eibar make same mistake again. Marca. Ander. Barroso. es. 12 June 2024. 13 August 2024.
  17. News: Santa Clara contrata Frederico Venâncio a custo zero: «Estou muito feliz por estar aqui». Santa Clara sign Frederico Venâncio for free: "I'm very happy to be here". Record. André. Martins. pt. 18 July 2024. 13 August 2024.
  18. News: Portugal vence a Irlanda. Portugal defeat Ireland. O Jogo. pt. 25 March 2013. 16 August 2017.
  19. News: Os 23 convocados para o Europeu de sub-21. The 23 selected for the under-21 European Championships. O Jogo. pt. 7 June 2015. 16 August 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170817040806/http://www.ojogo.pt/internacional/selecao/noticias/interior/os-convocados-para-o-europeu-de-sub-4611973.html. 17 August 2017.
  20. Web site: Spot-on Sweden beat Portugal to win U21 EURO. UEFA. Tom. Kell. 30 June 2015. 1 October 2018.
  21. News: Aposta nos jovens da casa para tentar fazer milagres. Bet on home youths to try and work miracles. Diário de Notícias. Manuel. Fonseca. pt. 16 August 2013. 16 August 2017.
  22. News: Pedro Venâncio: "Gonçalo Guedes tropeçou numa minhoca". Pedro Venâncio: "Gonçalo Guedes tripped on a worm". Record. Ricardo. Lopes Pereira. pt. 22 August 2016. 16 August 2017.