João Pedro Ferreira Vilela (born 9 September 1985) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Pedro Ferreira Vilela[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 September 1985[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Lisbon, Portugal[1] | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994–1995 | Damaiense | ||
| 1995–2004 | Benfica | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2006 | Benfica B | 10 | (1) |
| 2006 | → Gil Vicente (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 2006–2009 | Gil Vicente | 72 | (10) |
| 2009–2010 | Fátima | 21 | (3) |
| 2010–2012 | Gil Vicente | 35 | (6) |
| 2012–2013 | Tractor Sazi | 8 | (0) |
| 2013–2015 | Gil Vicente | 59 | (9) |
| 2015 | Belenenses | 1 | (0) |
| 2016 | União Leiria | 14 | (6) |
| 2016–2017 | Schaffhausen | 16 | (1) |
| Total | 243 | (37) | |
| International career | |||
| 2001 | Portugal U15 | 6 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | Portugal U17 | 8 | (2) |
| 2002–2003 | Portugal U18 | 7 | (0) |
| 2003 | Portugal U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2004–2006 | Portugal U20 | 8 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editA youth product of hometown's S.L. Benfica, joining at the age of nine, Lisbon-born Vilela was promoted to the main squad for the 2004–05 season, but only appeared in preseason for the club, joining Gil Vicente F.C. on loan in January 2006.[2] On 26 March, he scored in a 1–1 home draw against Vitória S.C. in his fifth Primeira Liga game.[3]
With the Barcelos side now in the Segunda Liga, the move was made permanent in the summer, and Vilela totalled 81 official appearances in three years, netting 12 times. In 2009 he signed with another team in that level, C.D. Fátima, returning to Gil Vicente the following year[4] and contributing three goals in 25 matches (15 starts) in his second season for a return to the top flight after five years.[5]
On 25 June 2012, Vilela joined Iran Pro League side Tractor Sazi F.C. on a two-year contract, along with compatriot Anselmo Cardoso. In the next transfer window, however, he returned to his previous club due to unpaid wages.[6][7]
In early July 2015, after suffering relegation to division two, Vilela left Gil and signed for C.F. Os Belenenses.[8] Six months later, he dropped down to the third tier and joined U.D. Leiria.[9]
On 19 July 2016, the 30-year-old Vilela moved abroad again as he agreed to a two-year deal at FC Schaffhausen.[10] He scored on his debut five days later, helping to a 1–0 win over FC Wil in the Swiss Challenge League;[11] at his own request, he was released on 26 February 2017.[12]
International career
editVilela won 30 caps for Portugal at youth level.[13] He participated in the 2006 Toulon Tournament with the under-20 team, scoring in a 2–0 group-stage victory against the Czech Republic in an eventual third-place finish.[14][15]
Honours
editGil Vicente
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Joao Vilela" (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "João Pereira e João Vilela apresentados" [João Pereira and João Vilela presented]. Record (in Portuguese). 23 January 2006. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Gil Vicente-V. Guimarães, 1–1: Acreditar contra tudo" [Gil Vicente-V. Guimarães, 1–1: Believing against all odds]. Record (in Portuguese). 27 March 2006. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
- ^ "João Vilela de regresso" [João Vilela returns]. Record (in Portuguese). 14 June 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Gil Vicente-Fátima, 3–1: Subida de divisão e conquista do título" [Gil Vicente-Fátima, 3–1: Promotion and title won]. Record (in Portuguese). 29 May 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Alvarenga, Vítor Hugo (20 November 2012). "Irão: Anselmo e João Vilela deixam clube de Toni" [Iran: Anselmo and João Vilela leave Toni club] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "João Vilela de regresso por duas épocas e meia" [João Vilela returns for two and a half seasons]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 11 December 2012. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Belenenses contrata médio João Vilela" [Belenenses sign midfielder João Vilela]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 5 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ^ "União de Leiria contrata João Vilela" [União de Leiria sign João Vilela]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 26 January 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- ^ "FCS verstärkt Kader um drei Positionen" [FCS strengthen squad in three positions] (in German). FC Schaffhausen. 19 July 2016. Archived from the original on 20 August 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- ^ "João Vilela kam, sah und traf" [João Vilela came, saw and conquer] (in German). FC Schaffhausen. 24 July 2016. Archived from the original on 20 August 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- ^ "Vilela verlässt per sofort den FCS" [Vilela leaves FCS immediately]. Schaffhauser Nachrichten (in German). 26 February 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "João Vilela: "O Gonçalo Brandão já enviou as boas-vindas"" [João Vilela: "Gonçalo Brandão had already texted me his welcome"]. Record (in Portuguese). 9 June 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Sub-20: Caçador convoca para Toulon" [Under-20: Caçador calls for Toulon]. Record (in Portuguese). 5 May 2006. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Torneio de Toulon: Portugal termina em 3º" [Toulon Tournament: Portugal finish 3rd]. Record (in Portuguese). 24 May 2006. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
External links
edit- João Vilela at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- João Vilela national team profile at the Portuguese Football Federation (in Portuguese)
- João Vilela at Soccerway