Viti (footballer) explained

Viti
Full Name:Víctor Álvarez Rozada
Birth Date:16 September 1997
Birth Place:Pola de Laviana, Spain
Height:1.70 m
Position:Right-back, winger
Currentclub:Las Palmas
Youthyears1:2012–2016
Youthclubs1:Oviedo
Years1:2015–2020
Caps1:39
Goals1:4
Years2:2016–2024
Clubs2:Oviedo
Caps2:149
Goals2:4
Years3:2024–
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Club-Update:6 June 2024

Víctor Álvarez Rozada (born 16 September 1997), commonly known as Viti, is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Oviedo as either a right-back or a right winger.

Club career

Oviedo

Viti was born in Pola de Laviana, Laviana, Asturias. A Real Oviedo youth graduate, he made his senior debut with the reserves on 10 May 2015, aged only 17, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–0 away win against Atlético de Lugones SD in the Tercera División.

Despite being still registered with the Juvenil squad, Viti was called up to the first team for a Segunda División match against CD Leganés on 26 May 2016.[1] He made his professional debut just hours later, replacing Jon Erice in the 79th minute of the 0–1 home defeat.[2]

Viti scored his first senior goal on 13 November 2016, netting the equalizer in a 1–1 home draw against Sporting de Gijón B. The following 7 May, he renewed his contract with the club.[3]

On 11 June 2019, Viti was one of the seven players from the B-side who were promoted to the main squad for the 2019–20 campaign.[4] He scored his first professional goal on 15 August 2021, netting the opener in a 2–2 home draw against CD Lugo.

On 14 January 2022, after being regularly used under manager José Ángel Ziganda, Viti renewed his contract with the Carbayones until 2024.[5] In December 2023, he started to feature as a right-back due to the injuries of Lucas Ahijado and Mario Hernández, and subsequently became a first-choice in that position.[6]

Las Palmas

On 1 July 2024, free agent Viti signed a three-year contract with La Liga side UD Las Palmas.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: El juvenil Viti, novedad en la convocatoria del Oviedo. Youth player Viti, novelty in Real Oviedo's call up. La Nueva España. es. 26 May 2016. 27 May 2016.
  2. Web site: Golpe de autoridad del Leganés en pos del ascenso. Authority control from Leganés towards promotion. Marca. es. 26 May 2016. 27 May 2016.
  3. Web site: El Oviedo renueva a Viti, una de las perlas del Vetusta. Oviedo renew Viti, one of the pearls of Vetusta. La Nueva España. es. 7 May 2017. 11 August 2017.
  4. Web site: Un paso al frente. A step forward. Real Oviedo. es. 11 June 2019. 13 June 2019.
  5. Web site: Viti 2024. Real Oviedo. es. 14 January 2022. 2 July 2024.
  6. Web site: Viti entra en una nueva dimensión como lateral del Real Oviedo. Viti goes into another dimension as Real Oviedo's full-back. La Voz de Asturias. es. 2 April 2024. 2 July 2024.
  7. Web site: Viti Rozada is now a new player for UD Las Palmas. UD Las Palmas. 1 July 2024. 2 July 2024.