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==Club career==
==Club career==
===Porto===
===Porto===
Formed in the youth ranks of [[Vitória S.C.|Vitória de Guimarães]], Vieirinha caught the interest of [[F.C. Porto]] and eventually finished there his football grooming. After a six-month loan at [[Liga de Honra|Portuguese second division]]'s [[F.C. Marco|Futebol Clube do Marco]], he joined the first team for [[2006–07 Primeira Liga|2006–07]], being given a four-year professional contract.<ref>[http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=493581.html Porto pair go out on loan]; UEFA.com, 28 December 2006</ref>
Vieirinha began playing football in 2000 when joined formed in the youth ranks of [[Vitória S.C.|Vitória de Guimarães]], Vieirinha caught the interest of [[F.C. Porto]] and eventually finished there his football grooming.


After a six-month loan at [[Liga de Honra|Portuguese second division]]'s [[F.C. Marco|Marco]], he joined the first team for [[2006–07 Primeira Liga|2006–07]] and Vieirinha was given a four-year professional contract keeping him until 2010.<ref>[http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=493581.html Porto pair go out on loan]; UEFA.com, 28 December 2006</ref> On 18 October 2006, he made his debut in the [[UEFA Champions League]], coming on as a substitute for [[Ricardo Quaresma]] in a 4-1 win over [[Hamburger SV|Hamburger]]. However, Vieirinha just made 8 appearance where Porto retained the league champion.
Vierinha played his first official game for Porto on 11 August 2007, in the [[Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira|Portuguese Supercup]] against [[Vitória F.C.|Vitória de Setúbal]], [[Substitute (association football)|subbing in]] at the 70th minute, and scoring the game's last goal in the 89th, in a 3–0 final result.

Alongside teammates [[Diogo Valente]] and [[Paulo Machado]], Vieirinha was loaned to [[Primeira Liga|top flight]] promotees [[Leixões S.C.]] for [[2007–08 Primeira Liga|the 2007–08 campaign]]. All proved instrumental as the [[Matosinhos]] outfit retained its league status at the season's close.
Vierinha played his first official game for Porto on 11 August 2007, in the [[Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira|Portuguese Supercup]] against [[Vitória F.C.|Vitória de Setúbal]], [[Substitute (association football)|subbing in]] at the 70th minute, and scoring the game's last goal in the 89th, in a 3–0 final result. Alongside teammates [[Diogo Valente]] and [[Paulo Machado]], Vieirinha was loaned to [[Primeira Liga|top flight]] promotees [[Leixões S.C.]] for [[2007–08 Primeira Liga|the 2007–08 campaign]]. All proved instrumental as the [[Matosinhos]] outfit retained its league status at the season's close.


===PAOK===
===PAOK===
Vieirinha then returned to Porto, being immediately loaned to [[PAOK F.C.]] of [[Greece]], which had expressed interest in the player as [[Fernando Santos (Portuguese footballer)|Fernando Santos]] was at the club's helm at the time. A season-long loan was eventually arranged, as the player teamed up with compatriot [[Sérgio Conceição]]. After only a few games, he picked up a serious injury (torn [[ankle]] [[ligament]]<ref>[http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/VIDEO-Vieirinha-performs-well-for-PAOK-Saloniki-/6123/ Vieirinha performs well for PAOK Saloniki v Xanthi]; IM Scouting, 1 March 2010</ref>) in a [[Local derby|derby]] against [[Aris F.C. (Thessaloniki)|Aris FC]], caused by [[Vitolo]], a player who would join PAOK in the following season; he returned to training during the January 2009 winter break, coming on as a substitute in a home game against [[OFI Crete]].
Vieirinha then returned to Porto, being immediately loaned to [[PAOK F.C.]] of [[Greece]], which had expressed interest in the player as [[Fernando Santos (Portuguese footballer)|Fernando Santos]] was at the club's helm at the time. A season-long loan was eventually arranged, as the player teamed up with compatriot [[Sérgio Conceição]]. After only a few games, he picked up a serious injury (torn [[ankle]] [[ligament]]<ref>[http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/VIDEO-Vieirinha-performs-well-for-PAOK-Saloniki-/6123/ Vieirinha performs well for PAOK Saloniki v Xanthi]; IM Scouting, 1 March 2010</ref>) in a [[Local derby|derby]] against [[Aris F.C. (Thessaloniki)|Aris FC]], caused by [[Vitolo]], a player who would join PAOK in the following season; he returned to training during the January 2009 winter break, coming on as a substitute in a home game against [[OFI Crete]].
In late June 2009, PAOK came to terms with Porto to make the move permanent, following Vierinha's wish to continue playing under coach Santos,Porto earned [[Euro|€]]300.000 and 33% of the profits after the players next transfer. Late in the year, he renewed his link until June 2013, with a [[Euro|€]]15 million buyout clause.
In late June 2009, PAOK came to terms with Porto to make the move permanent, following Vierinha's wish to continue playing under coach Santos,Porto earned [[Euro|€]]300.000 and 33% of the profits after the players next transfer. Late in the year, he renewed his link until June 2013, with a [[Euro|€]]15 million buyout clause. In his first full season since his move become permanent, Vieirinha made 34 league appearance and scoring 7 with 8 assists. At the end of the season, Vieirinha was voted the club's MVP (most valuable player).


On 4 November 2010, diminutive Vieirinha scored with his head in a 1–0 home win against [[Villarreal CF]] of [[Spain]], for [[2010–11 UEFA Europa League|the season]]'s [[UEFA Europa League]].<ref>[http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/matches/season=2011/round=2000128/match=2002991/postmatch/report/index.html Vieirinha heads PAOK past Villarreal]; UEFA.com, 4 November 2010</ref> He was also named [[Superleague Greece|the league]]'s most valuable player, the second individual accolade in a row whilst at PAOK,<ref>[http://www.portugoal.net/index.php/more-paok-news/10603-vieirinha-wins-paok-supporters-award Vieirinha wins PAOK supporters’ award]; PortuGOAL, 17 May 2010</ref><ref>[http://www.paokfc.gr/swift.jsp?CMCCode=1002&CMRCode=160LP1JRA MVP του ΠΑΟΚ για τη φετινή χρονιά 2010-2011, ο Adelino André Vieirinha-Vieira (Vieirinha named PAOK 2010-2011 MVP)]; PAOK FC, 26 May 2011 {{gr icon}}</ref> helping the team [[2010–11 Superleague Greece|finish in third position]] and [[2011–12 UEFA Europa League|qualify to the Europa League]].
The following season turns thing bad when PAOK lost manager [[Fernando Santos (Portuguese footballer)|Fernando Santos]] to join Greece national football team and the club managerial change like about 3 time. On 4 November 2010, diminutive Vieirinha scored with his head in a 1–0 home win against [[Villarreal CF]] of [[Spain]], for [[2010–11 UEFA Europa League|the season]]'s [[UEFA Europa League]].<ref>[http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/matches/season=2011/round=2000128/match=2002991/postmatch/report/index.html Vieirinha heads PAOK past Villarreal]; UEFA.com, 4 November 2010</ref> He was also named [[Superleague Greece|the league]]'s most valuable player, the second individual accolade in a row whilst at PAOK,<ref>[http://www.portugoal.net/index.php/more-paok-news/10603-vieirinha-wins-paok-supporters-award Vieirinha wins PAOK supporters’ award]; PortuGOAL, 17 May 2010</ref><ref>[http://www.paokfc.gr/swift.jsp?CMCCode=1002&CMRCode=160LP1JRA MVP του ΠΑΟΚ για τη φετινή χρονιά 2010-2011, ο Adelino André Vieirinha-Vieira (Vieirinha named PAOK 2010-2011 MVP)]; PAOK FC, 26 May 2011 {{gr icon}}</ref> helping the team [[2010–11 Superleague Greece|finish in third position]] and [[2011–12 UEFA Europa League|qualify to the Europa League]]. In the Europa League, Vieirinha played 4 games and made 2 assists, without being substituted.


Despite considerable transfer market speculation owning to his increased potential,<ref>[http://portugoal.net/index.php/more-paok-news/20065-vieirinha-ignores-transfer-speculation Vieirinha ignores transfer speculation]; PortuGOAL, 17 January 2011</ref> Vieirinha started the [[2011–12 Superleague Greece|2011–12 season]] with PAOK, helping his side progress to the [[2011–12 UEFA Europa League|Europa League group stage]]; overall, he played in 126 official matches for the club, scoring 28 goals and making 21 [[Assist (football)|assists]].
Despite considerable transfer market speculation owning to his increased potential,<ref>[http://portugoal.net/index.php/more-paok-news/20065-vieirinha-ignores-transfer-speculation Vieirinha ignores transfer speculation]; PortuGOAL, 17 January 2011</ref> Vieirinha started the [[2011–12 Superleague Greece|2011–12 season]] with PAOK, helping his side progress to the [[2011–12 UEFA Europa League|Europa League group stage]]; overall, he played in 126 official matches for the club, scoring 28 goals and making 21 [[Assist (football)|assists]].
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==International career==
==International career==
Vieirinha featured for every youth level of the [[Portugal national football team|Portuguese national team]], from [[Portugal national under-16 football team|under-16]] to [[Portugal national under-23 football team|under-23]], earning a total of 92 caps and scoring 26 goals in the process.
Vieirinha featured for every youth level of the [[Portugal national football team|Portuguese national team]], from [[Portugal national under-16 football team|under-16]] to [[Portugal national under-23 football team|under-23]], earning a total of 92 caps and scoring 26 goals in the process.

During his football career in Greece, PAOK manager (and now [[Greece national football team|Greece]] manager) [[Fernando Santos (Portuguese footballer)|Fernando Santos]] made a suggestion to play for Greece<ref>{{cite news|title=Santos wants Vieirinha in Greek national squad|url=http://neoskosmos.com/news/en/santos-wants-vieirinha-in-greek-national-squad|publisher=Neos Kosmos|date=9 October 2011|accessdate=23 August 2012}}</ref>.


In November 2011, he received his first callup to the main squad, replacing injured [[Danny (footballer)|Danny]] for the [[UEFA Euro 2012]] [[UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying|playoffs]] against [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina]].
In November 2011, he received his first callup to the main squad, replacing injured [[Danny (footballer)|Danny]] for the [[UEFA Euro 2012]] [[UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying|playoffs]] against [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina]].

==Personal Life==
Although having a daughter named Christina (born in October 2011)<ref>{{cite news|title=The loving dad Adelina (in Greek:Τρυφερός μπαμπάς ο Αντελίνο)|url=http://www.cobrabet.gr/2011/11/28/%CE%A4%CF%81%CF%85%CF%86%CE%B5%CF%81%CF%8C%CF%82-%CE%BC%CF%80%CE%B1%CE%BC%CF%80%CE%AC%CF%82-%CE%BF-%CE%91%CE%BD%CF%84%CE%B5%CE%BB%CE%AF%CE%BD%CE%BF/|publisher=Cobrabet.gr|language=Greek|accessdate=23 August 2012}}</ref>, Vieirinha and his girlfriend (Adelina), whom he met at the night clubs in Thessaloniki, has not been legalized as the couple are yet married<ref>{{cite news|title=Adelina Vieirinia: pregnant Vaso Vergidis of poses dilemma (in Greek:Αντελίνο Βιεϊρίνια: η έγκυος Βάσω Βεργίδου του θέτει δίλημμα)|url=http://www.inews.gr/128/antelino-vieirinia-i-egkyos-vaso-vergidou-tou-thetei-dilimma.htm|publisher=Inews|language=Greek|date=29 June 2011|accessdate=23 August 2012}}</ref>.

Vieirinha says he idol is [[Luís Figo]] and says he always dreamed to be like himref>{{cite news|title=Vieirinha: \ "I always wanted to play as Luis Figo \ (in German:Vieirinha: \"Ich wollte immer so wie Luis Figo spielen\")|url=http://www.wolfsburger-nachrichten.de/sport/vfl_wolfsburg/vieirinha-ich-wollte-immer-so-wie-luis-figo-spielen-id374010.html|publisher=Wolfsburger Nachrichten|language=German|date=10 January 2012|accessdate=23 August 2012}}</ref>.


==Club statistics==
==Club statistics==

Revision as of 14:01, 23 August 2012

Vieirinha
Vieirinha playing for PAOK
Personal information
Full name Adelino André Vieira Freitas
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 VfL Wolfsburg
Number 8
Youth career
2000–2003 Vitória Guimarães
2003–2004 Porto
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2005 Porto B 38 (11)
2005–2009 Porto 8 (0)
2006 → Marco (loan) 13 (4)
2007–2008 → Leixões (loan) 22 (1)
2008–2009 → PAOK (loan) 21 (1)
2009–2011 PAOK 78 (18)
2012– VfL Wolfsburg 9 (0)
International career
2001 Portugal U16 6 (2)
2002–2003 Portugal U17 18 (7)
2003-2005 Portugal U19 24 (13)
2005–2006 Portugal U20 9 (1)
2007–2009 Portugal U21 17 (3)
2009 Portugal U23 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 August 2012

Adelino André Vieira Freitas (born 24 January 1986 in Guimarães), commonly known as Vieirinha, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for VfL Wolfsburg in the Fußball-Bundesliga, as a winger.

Ambidextrous, he started playing for Porto, but spent most of his professional career in Greece with PAOK.

Club career

Porto

Vieirinha began playing football in 2000 when joined formed in the youth ranks of Vitória de Guimarães, Vieirinha caught the interest of F.C. Porto and eventually finished there his football grooming.

After a six-month loan at Portuguese second division's Marco, he joined the first team for 2006–07 and Vieirinha was given a four-year professional contract keeping him until 2010.[1] On 18 October 2006, he made his debut in the UEFA Champions League, coming on as a substitute for Ricardo Quaresma in a 4-1 win over Hamburger. However, Vieirinha just made 8 appearance where Porto retained the league champion.

Vierinha played his first official game for Porto on 11 August 2007, in the Portuguese Supercup against Vitória de Setúbal, subbing in at the 70th minute, and scoring the game's last goal in the 89th, in a 3–0 final result. Alongside teammates Diogo Valente and Paulo Machado, Vieirinha was loaned to top flight promotees Leixões S.C. for the 2007–08 campaign. All proved instrumental as the Matosinhos outfit retained its league status at the season's close.

PAOK

Vieirinha then returned to Porto, being immediately loaned to PAOK F.C. of Greece, which had expressed interest in the player as Fernando Santos was at the club's helm at the time. A season-long loan was eventually arranged, as the player teamed up with compatriot Sérgio Conceição. After only a few games, he picked up a serious injury (torn ankle ligament[2]) in a derby against Aris FC, caused by Vitolo, a player who would join PAOK in the following season; he returned to training during the January 2009 winter break, coming on as a substitute in a home game against OFI Crete.

In late June 2009, PAOK came to terms with Porto to make the move permanent, following Vierinha's wish to continue playing under coach Santos,Porto earned €300.000 and 33% of the profits after the players next transfer. Late in the year, he renewed his link until June 2013, with a €15 million buyout clause. In his first full season since his move become permanent, Vieirinha made 34 league appearance and scoring 7 with 8 assists. At the end of the season, Vieirinha was voted the club's MVP (most valuable player).

The following season turns thing bad when PAOK lost manager Fernando Santos to join Greece national football team and the club managerial change like about 3 time. On 4 November 2010, diminutive Vieirinha scored with his head in a 1–0 home win against Villarreal CF of Spain, for the season's UEFA Europa League.[3] He was also named the league's most valuable player, the second individual accolade in a row whilst at PAOK,[4][5] helping the team finish in third position and qualify to the Europa League. In the Europa League, Vieirinha played 4 games and made 2 assists, without being substituted.

Despite considerable transfer market speculation owning to his increased potential,[6] Vieirinha started the 2011–12 season with PAOK, helping his side progress to the Europa League group stage; overall, he played in 126 official matches for the club, scoring 28 goals and making 21 assists.

VfL Wolfsburg

With a short statement on 3 January 2012, PAOK announced the club had come to terms regarding the transfer of Vieirinha to German side VfL Wolfsburg. The player signed until June 2015 for €7.500.000 (3.500.000 to the player and 4.000.000 to the club),[7] and made his Bundesliga debut on the 21st, playing 45 minutes in a 1–0 home win against 1. FC Köln.

International career

Vieirinha featured for every youth level of the Portuguese national team, from under-16 to under-23, earning a total of 92 caps and scoring 26 goals in the process.

During his football career in Greece, PAOK manager (and now Greece manager) Fernando Santos made a suggestion to play for Greece[8].

In November 2011, he received his first callup to the main squad, replacing injured Danny for the UEFA Euro 2012 playoffs against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Personal Life

Although having a daughter named Christina (born in October 2011)[9], Vieirinha and his girlfriend (Adelina), whom he met at the night clubs in Thessaloniki, has not been legalized as the couple are yet married[10].

Vieirinha says he idol is Luís Figo and says he always dreamed to be like himref>"Vieirinha: \ "I always wanted to play as Luis Figo \ (in German:Vieirinha: \"Ich wollte immer so wie Luis Figo spielen\")" (in German). Wolfsburger Nachrichten. 10 January 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2012.</ref>.

Club statistics

Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists
Marco 2005–06 13 4 - 0 0 0 - 13 4 -
Porto 2006–07 8 0 - 1 1 0 0 0 0 9 1 0
Leixões 2007–08 22 1 - 0 0 0 - 22 1 -
PAOK 2008–09 21 1 1 0 0 0 - 21 1 1
2009–10 34 7 5 2 0 0 2 0 1 38 7 6
2010–11 31 6 7 4 1 0 10 4 2 45 11 9
2011–12 13 5 4 0 0 0 9 4 1 22 9 5
Wolfsburg 2011–12 9 0 1 0 0 0 - 9 0 1
2012–13 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 1 0 0
Portugal Total 43 5 - 1 1 - 0 0 0 44 6 -
Greece Total 99 19 17 6 1 0 21 8 4 126 28 21
Germany Total 9 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 1
Career total 151 24 18 8 2 0 21 8 4 180 34 22

Statistics accurate as of 20 August 2012

Honours

Club

Country

Individual

References

  1. ^ Porto pair go out on loan; UEFA.com, 28 December 2006
  2. ^ Vieirinha performs well for PAOK Saloniki v Xanthi; IM Scouting, 1 March 2010
  3. ^ Vieirinha heads PAOK past Villarreal; UEFA.com, 4 November 2010
  4. ^ Vieirinha wins PAOK supporters’ award; PortuGOAL, 17 May 2010
  5. ^ MVP του ΠΑΟΚ για τη φετινή χρονιά 2010-2011, ο Adelino André Vieirinha-Vieira (Vieirinha named PAOK 2010-2011 MVP); PAOK FC, 26 May 2011 Template:Gr icon
  6. ^ Vieirinha ignores transfer speculation; PortuGOAL, 17 January 2011
  7. ^ Ολοκληρώθηκε του Vieirinha; PAOK FC, 3 January 2012 Template:Gr icon
  8. ^ "Santos wants Vieirinha in Greek national squad". Neos Kosmos. 9 October 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  9. ^ "The loving dad Adelina (in Greek:Τρυφερός μπαμπάς ο Αντελίνο)" (in Greek). Cobrabet.gr. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  10. ^ "Adelina Vieirinia: pregnant Vaso Vergidis of poses dilemma (in Greek:Αντελίνο Βιεϊρίνια: η έγκυος Βάσω Βεργίδου του θέτει δίλημμα)" (in Greek). Inews. 29 June 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2012.


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