Jump to content

Vítor (footballer, born 1959)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Vítor
Personal information
Full name Vítor Luís Pereira da Silva
Date of birth (1959-11-04) 4 November 1959 (age 64)
Place of birth Miguel Pereira, Brazil
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Youth career
–1978 Flamengo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1978–1983 Flamengo 136 (5)
1984 Atlético Mineiro 31 (5)
1985–1987 Vasco da Gama
1987–1989 Botafogo
1989–1990 Fluminense 24 (0)
1990–1991 Portimonense 10 (1)
1992 Inter de Lages
1993–1994 Rio Branco-ES
1994–1997 Campo Grande-RJ
International career
1979–1984 Brazil Olympic 17 (5)
1981 Brazil U20
1981–1982 Brazil 3 (0)
Medal record
Men's Football
Representing  Brazil
Pan American Games
Winner 1979 San Juan
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 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

[edit]

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

[edit]

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

[edit]

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

[edit]

Brazil

[edit]
Brazil Olympic
Brazil U20

Clubs

[edit]
Flamengo
Vasco da Gama
Botafogo

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Jogadores do Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Vítor)". Flaestatística (in Portuguese). Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Lembra dele? Saiba por onde anda Vitor, campeão estadual em 1987". Supervasco (in Portuguese). 17 June 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Que fim levou? Vítor (ex-volante do Flamengo)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Seleção Brasileira Restritiva (Brazilian National Restrictive Team) 1979-1983". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Seleção Brasileira Restritiva (Brazilian National Restrictive Team) 1984-1987". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  6. ^ "SELEÇÃO BRASILEIRA SUB-20 (U-20 BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM) 1949-1987". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1980-1981". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  8. ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1982-1984". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  9. ^ "Miguel Pereira (RJ) inaugura núcleo com presença de Rebecca". Volei Brasil (in Portuguese). 10 December 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
[edit]
  • Vítor at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vítor_(footballer,_born_1959)&oldid=1242660360"