Vítor (footballer, born 1959) explained

Vítor
Fullname:Vítor Luís Pereira da Silva
Birth Date:4 November 1959
Birth Place:Miguel Pereira, Brazil
Position:Defensive midfielder
Youthyears1:–1978
Youthclubs1:Flamengo
Years1:1978–1983
Caps1:136
Goals1:5
Years2:1984
Caps2:31
Goals2:5
Years3:1985–1987
Years4:1987–1989
Years5:1989–1990
Caps5:24
Goals5:0
Years6:1990–1991
Caps6:10
Goals6:1
Years7:1992
Years8:1993–1994
Years9:1994–1997
Nationalyears1:1979–1984
Nationalcaps1:17
Nationalgoals1:5
Nationalyears2:1981
Nationalyears3:1981–1982
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:0
Medaltemplates-Expand:yes
Pcupdate:24 November 2023

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.

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

1979

1984

Brazil U20

1981

Clubs

Flamengo

1981

1981

1980, 1982, 1983

1981

1980, 1981, 1982

1980

Vasco da Gama

1987

Botafogo

1989

External links

Notes and References

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