Vitor Reis (footballer, born January 2006)
Vitor de Oliveira Nunes dos Reis (born 12 January 2006) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Palmeiras.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Vitor de Oliveira Nunes dos Reis[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 12 January 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Santana, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Palmeiras | ||
| Youth career | |||
| R10 Academy | |||
| 2016–2024 | Palmeiras | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Palmeiras | 2 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2022 | Brazil U16 | 1 | (0) |
| 2022– | Brazil U17 | 9 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 October 2023 | |||
Club career
editBorn in Santana, São José dos Campos, in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, Reis began his career at the R10 Academy in Paraíba - the academy run by former Brazilian international footballer Robinho - before joining the academy of professional side Palmeiras in 2016 at the age of ten.[2]
He established himself as a key player for Palmeiras' youth teams, often captaining the sides he played in, and played in the final of the 2022 edition of the Copa do Brasil Sub-17. However, during the game he collided with a Vasco da Gama player and suffered a concussion as a result, needing to be taken to hospital after regaining consciousness on the pitch.[3] Following the game, Reis thanks fans on social media, stating that he was fine after the incident.[4] He signed his first professional contract with Palmeiras towards the end of the 2022 season, penning a deal through 2025.[2][5]
On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide, alongside Palmeiras teammates Endrick and Luis Guilherme.[6][7]
International career
editReis has represented Brazil at under-16 level, featuring at the 2022 Montaigu Tournament.[1] He was called up to the under-17 squad in October 2022 for friendlies against Chile and Paraguay the following month.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b Vitor Reis at WorldFootball.net
- ^ a b "Depois de Jailson, outro joseense pode brilhar no Verdão. Vitor Reis assina seu 1º contrato profissional!" [After Jailson, another Joséense can shine in Verdão. Vitor Reis signs his 1st professional contract!]. informa.life (in Portuguese). 28 November 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "Jogador do Palmeiras sub-17 sai de ambulância em final contra o Vasco" [Palmeiras under-17 player leaves by ambulance in the final against Vasco]. meiahora.com.br (in Portuguese). 26 June 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "Após sofrer concussão em final pelo Palmeiras, Vitor Reis agradece apoio na recuperação: 'Estou bem'" [After suffering concussion in the final for Palmeiras, Vitor Reis thanks you for support in his recovery: 'I'm fine']. lance.com.br (in Portuguese). 1 July 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "Palmeiras registra primeiro contrato profissional de Vitor Reis, zagueiro do sub-17" [Palmeiras registers first professional contract for Vitor Reis, under-17 defender]. ge.globo.com (in Portuguese). 28 November 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (11 October 2023). "Next Generation 2023: 60 of the best young talents in world football". theguardian.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Vitor Reis, Luis Guilherme e Endrick são mencionados em lista de 60 jovens com maior potencial do mundo" [Vitor Reis, Luis Guilherme and Endrick are mentioned in a list of 60 young people with the greatest potential in the world]. palmeiras.com.br (in Portuguese). 11 October 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ Paz, Romario (23 October 2022). "Joga no Palmeiras, tem 17 anos, é o novo "Gustavo Gomez", é convocado para a Seleção" [He plays for Palmeiras, he is 17 years old, he is the new "Gustavo Gomez", he is called up for the national team]. ofutebolero.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 13 October 2023.
External links
edit- Vitor Reis at Soccerway