Mauro Vilhete Explained

Mauro Vilhete
Fullname:Mauro Alexandre da Silva Vilhete[1]
Birth Date:10 May 1993[2]
Birth Place:Rio de Mouro, Portugal
Position:Defender / Midfielder
Youthyears1:2009–2010
Youthclubs1:Barnet
Years1:2009–2020
Clubs1:Barnet
Caps1:199
Goals1:19
Years2:2011
Clubs2:Hendon (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2012
Clubs3:Boreham Wood (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:5
Years4:2012–2013
Clubs4:Boreham Wood (loan)
Caps4:14
Goals4:2
Years5:2015
Clubs5:Boreham Wood (loan)
Caps5:9
Goals5:1
Years6:2020–2021
Clubs6:Wingate & Finchley
Caps6:7
Goals6:1
Years7:2021
Clubs7:Hampton & Richmond Borough (dual-reg)
Caps7:3
Goals7:1
Years8:2021–2023
Clubs8:Dagenham & Redbridge
Caps8:64
Goals8:8
Years9:2023–2024
Caps9:2
Goals9:0
Years10:2023–2024
Clubs10:Southend United (dual-reg)
Caps10:13
Goals10:0
Years11:2024
Caps11:11
Goals11:3
Nationalteam1:São Tomé and Príncipe
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:21:52, 10 February 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:19:42, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

Mauro Alexandre da Silva Vilhete (born 10 May 1993) is a footballer who plays as a utility player across the midfield. He last played for Hornchurch. Born in Portugal, he plays for the São Tomé and Príncipe national team.

Career

Club

Born in Rio de Mouro, Sintra, Portugal,[3] [4] Vilhete moved to Barnet, England at a young age. He attended The Ravenscroft School, where he was tasked with analysing data from Barnet F.C. matches.[5] He joined Barnet's youth team in 2009 after turning down an offer of a scholarship from Aston Villa. Following a series of injuries to first-team regulars, manager Ian Hendon called him into the first-team squad in November 2009, however he only appeared on the bench during this time. In April 2010, he signed a two-year professional contract with the Bees. He made his debut on 1 May 2010 in a 2–0 away defeat to Grimsby Town aged 16,[6] becoming Barnet's youngest ever Football League player, breaking the record of 17 years and 46 days set by Kofi Lockhart-Adams against Cheltenham Town on 24 November 2009,[7] before losing the record to Mathew Stevens on 6 September 2014.[8] Vilhete scored his first goal for Barnet in October 2010 against Southend United in the Football League Trophy.[9] Vilhete joined Hendon on a one-month loan on 4 November 2011, where he made six appearances.[10] [11] He then joined Boreham Wood on another one-month loan on 17 February 2012.[12]

On 31 August 2012, Vilhete joined Boreham Wood on loan again until January 2013.[13]

On 25 April 2015, Vilhete scored both goals in a 2–0 win over Gateshead to secure the Conference title for Barnet and promotion back to League Two. He was also awarded the Conference Player of the Month award for April.[14]

Vilhete was loaned to Boreham Wood for a third time on 30 October 2015.[15] He scored a day later, in a 2–3 home defeat against Gateshead.[16]

Martin Allen made Vilhete available on a free transfer at the end of the 2015-16 season,[17] but no move materialised and he worked his way back into first-team contention.

In the 2019-20 season, he made his 200th appearance for the Bees and scored in the National League playoffs against Yeovil Town.[18] He left the club at the end of the season, having scored 25 goals in 235 games across eleven seasons.[19]

On 19 September 2020, Vilhete joined Isthmian League side Wingate & Finchley.[20] In January 2021, he joined Hampton & Richmond Borough on dual registration basis.[21]

On 12 March 2021, Vilhete signed for National League side Dagenham & Redbridge.[22] He spent two years with the club before being released in the summer of 2023. [23]

Vilhete joined Hayes & Yeading United on 9 September 2023. Ten days later he joined Southend United on dual registration,[24] making a brief substitute appearance against Maidenhead United the same day.[25] On 9 February 2024, Southend announced that they had terminated his dual-registration contract and he had left the club.[26] Later that day, he signed for Hornchurch.[27] ending up departing the club in the summer.[28]

International career

Vilhete was born in Portugal to Santomean parents, and moved to England at a young age. In November 2010, Vilhete said he wanted to play international football for either England or Portugal, but said "it would probably be Portugal in the end".[29] In March 2011, he was called up for a training camp with the Portugal national under-18 football team.[30]

In November 2023, he was called up by São Tomé and Príncipe for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.[31]

Style of play

Vilhete has played on both the left and right sides as a full-back and winger, and has also played central midfield for Barnet. He has also played as a forward. He has been described as a utility player.[32] [33]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Barnet2009–10League Two2000000020
2010–11[34] [35] [36] [37] [38] League Two20010005[39] 4264
2011–12[40] [41] League Two3000002[42] 050
2012–13[43] League Two50000050
2013–14[44] Conference Premier304201[45] 0334
2014–15Conference Premier3052010335
2015–16League Two1502000170
2016–17League Two40310002[46] 0433
2017–18[47] League Two32310214[48] 0394
2018–19National League11000011
2019–20[49] National League213208[50] 1314
Total19919904123523525
Hendon (loan)2011–12[51] Isthmian League Premier Division6060
Boreham Wood (loan)2011–12Conference South105105
2012–13[52] Conference South1423131204
2015–16National League912010121
Total39851414810
Wingate & Finchley2020–21Isthmian League Premier Division71002091
Hampton & Richmond Borough2020–213131
2020–21National League131131
2021–22National League3741010394
2022–23National League1430000143
Total741010307810
Hayes & Yeading United2023–24SFL Premier Division South20100030
2023–24National League13010140
Hornchurch2023–24[53] Isthmian League Premier Division1130000113
Career total338401614131638948

International

Honours

Barnet

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of Temporary Transfers of Players under Written Contract Between 01/02/2012 and 29/02/2012 . The Football Association. PDF. 2012-04-05.
  2. Web site: Mauro Vilhete. 11v11 . 22 March 2016.
  3. Book: Glenda. Rollin. Jack. Rollin. Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013. 2012. Headline. London. 978-0-7553-6356-8. 426. 43rd.
  4. Web site: Barnet | News | Latest News | Latest News | WINTER SUN FOR MAURO . www.barnetfc.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110316003741/http://www.barnetfc.com/page/LatestNews/0%2C%2C10431~2314893%2C00.html . 16 March 2011 . dead.
  5. Web site: Barnet | News | Latest News | Latest News | MAURO VILHETE SIGNS AS a PROFESSIONAL . www.barnetfc.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100503132405/http://www.barnetfc.com/page/LatestNews/0%2C%2C10431~2039154%2C00.html . 3 May 2010 . dead.
  6. Web site: BBC Sport - Football - Grimsby 2-0 Barnet . . 2010-05-01 . 2016-07-15.
  7. Web site: Barnet | News | Latest News | Latest News | KOFI IS a RECORD-BREAKER . www.barnetfc.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110716090155/http://www.barnetfc.com/page/LatestNews/0%2C%2C10431~1885688%2C00.html . 16 July 2011 . dead.
  8. Web site: Martin: "They keep going until the end" . Barnetfc.com . 2014-09-06 . 2016-07-15.
  9. Web site: BBC Sport - Football - Barnet 1-3 Southend . . 2010-10-05 . 2016-07-15.
  10. Web site: Barnet | News | Latest News | Latest News | MAURO MOVES TO HENDON . www.barnetfc.com . 2 February 2022 . https://archive.today/20120630223813/http://www.barnetfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10431~2506002,00.html . 30 June 2012 . dead.
  11. Web site: Greensnet - Official Hendon FC: Appearances - Season 2011/2012 . Hendonfc.net . 2016-07-15.
  12. Web site: Barnet | News | Latest News | Latest News | VILHETE JOINS BOREHAMWOOD ON LOAN . www.barnetfc.com . 2 February 2022 . https://archive.today/20120630223934/http://www.barnetfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10431~2614858,00.html . 30 June 2012 . dead.
  13. Web site: Vilhete Joins Borehamwood On Loan . Barnetfc.com . 2012-08-31 . 2016-07-15.
  14. Web site: Tom Bodell . Barnet's Mauro Vilhete has been named the Conference Player of the Month for April after scoring three goals (From Times Series) . Times-series.co.uk . 2016-07-15.
  15. Web site: Super Mauro Returns To Wood « Bwfc . Borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk . 2015-10-30 . 2016-07-15.
  16. Web site: Boreham Wood 2-3 Gateshead . . 2015-10-31 . 2016-07-15.
  17. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36214132 Tom Champion, Ben Tomlinson, Shaun Batt and Mauro Vilhete told they can leave Barnet
  18. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53371869 Yeovil Town 0-2 Barnet
  19. Web site: Club update . 29 July 2020 . 22 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210622232847/https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2020/july/club-update/ . dead .
  20. 1307318690124361729. WinFinchleyFC. We are delighted to announce the biggest signing in north London this weekend, as @maurovilhete joins #TeamWingate.… . 19 September 2020.
  21. https://www.hamptonfc.net/news/versatile-vilhete-joins-the-beavers-2595290.html VERSATILE VILHETE JOINS THE BEAVERS
  22. Web site: Mauro Vilhete is a Dagger . Dagenham & Redbridge FC . 12 March 2021 . 12 March 2021.
  23. Web site: Dagenham Retained List 2023 . Dagenham & Redbridge FC . 15 May 2023 . 15 May 2021.
  24. Web site: SQUAD UPDATE . Southend United FC . 19 September 2023 . 19 September 2023.
  25. News: Southend United 2-0 Maidenhead United . 20 September 2023 . BBC Sport . 19 September 2023.
  26. Web site: Mauro Vilhete Leaves The Club. www.southendunited.co.uk. 9 February 2024. 9 February 2024.
  27. https://www.hornchurchfc.com/2024/02/da-silva-vilhete-signs/
  28. Web site: Mauro da Silva Vilhete Departs. www.hornchurchfc.com. 15 August 2024. 15 August 2024.
  29. Web site: Mauro Vilhete: Barnet's wonderboy on why he turned down Aston Villa | Metro News . Metro.co.uk . 2010-11-17 . 2016-07-15.
  30. Web site: Arindam Rej . London boy with shot at being new Ronaldo | Football | Sport | London Evening Standard . Standard.co.uk . 2011-03-24 . 2016-07-15.
  31. https://www.telanon.info/desporto/2023/11/13/42359/eusebio-chama-22-jogadores-para-qualificacao-ao-mundial-2026/
  32. http://www.times-series.co.uk/sport/11873282.Vilhete_relishing_being_involved_in_promotion_battle/ Vilhete relishing being involved in promotion battle
  33. http://www.times-series.co.uk/sport/11445582.Vilhete_signs_three_year_deal_to_remain_at_Barnet/ Vilhete signs three year deal to remain at Barnet
  34. Web site: Games played by Mauro Vilhete in 2010/2011. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. 22 March 2016.
  35. Web site: Downhill Second Half - A Barnet FC Archive | Hadley 1-4 Barnet, 07/02/2011 | 2010-2011 Season.
  36. Web site: Downhill Second Half - A Barnet FC Archive | Broxbourne Borough 2-6 Barnet, 24/02/2011 | 2010-2011 Season.
  37. Web site: Downhill Second Half - A Barnet FC Archive | Cheshunt 0-1 Barnet, 01/03/2011 | 2010-2011 Season.
  38. Web site: Downhill Second Half - A Barnet FC Archive | Stevenage 1-2 Barnet, 12/04/2011 | 2010-2011 Season.
  39. One appearance and one goal in Football League Trophy, four appearances and three goals in Herts Senior Cup
  40. Web site: Games played by Mauro Vilhete in 2011/2012. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. 22 March 2016.
  41. Web site: SvenskaFans.
  42. One appearance in Football League Trophy, one appearance in Herts Senior Cup
  43. Web site: Games played by Mauro Vilhete in 2012/2013. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. 22 March 2016.
  44. Web site: Games played by Mauro Vilhete - Soccerway. Soccerway. 22 March 2016.
  45. Appearances in FA Trophy
  46. Appearances in EFL Trophy
  47. 953349428068470784. BarnetFC.
    1. BarnetFC line-up vs @EnfieldFC 3️⃣4️⃣ Renell McKenzie-Lyle2️⃣ Dwight Pascal3️⃣ Loïc Hernandez 4️⃣ Fuad Sule…
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  48. Three appearances in EFL Trophy, one appearance in Middlesex Senior Cup
  49. Web site: Match Report: Barnet 1-1 Staines Town (P 3-4) - News - Barnet Football Club . barnetfc.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200922202748/https://barnetfc.com/news/2019/december/match-report-barnet-1-1-staines-town-p-3-4/ . 22 September 2020 . dead.
  50. Five appearances in FA Trophy, two appearances and one goal in National League play-offs, one appearance in Middlesex Senior Cup
  51. Web site: Games played by Mauro Vilhete - Hendon. Greensnet. 22 March 2016.
  52. Web site: Games played by Mauro Vilhete - Aylesbury United. Aylesbury United F.C.. 22 March 2016.
  53. Web site: Mauro da Silva Vilhete Appearances. Footballwebpages. 15 August 2024.