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2 unusual facts about Vitória F.C.


Marlon Costa

On 12 January 2014, Costa made his professional debut with Vitória Setúbal in a 2013–14 Primeira Liga match against Olhanense.

Marlon Rezende Emídio Costa (born 20 January 1995 in Bissau) is a Guinea-Bissauan footballer who plays for Vitória F.C. as a midfielder.


Luisão

During the following season, in January 2008, Luisão was involved in an on-field argument with Greek teammate Kostas Katsouranis, during a league match against Vitória de Setúbal.

Nélson Pereira

After 2005–06 Nélson moved to Vitória Futebol Clube, but due to unpaid wages – a recurring problem in the club for the past seasons prior to his arrival – he left the sadinos, being out of work for almost six months before joining another Lisbon side, C.F. Estrela da Amadora, in July 2007.

Nélson Veiga

In 2000 he signed for Vitória de Setúbal, contributing with 17 games (one goal) in his first season as the Sadinos returned to the top level.

Paulo António Alves

Born in Luanda, Paulão arrived in Portugal in 1994, where he would spend the following eight years of his career, joining Vitória de Setúbal from Estrela Clube Primeiro de Maio.

Paweł Kieszek

In January 2009 Kieszek joined Vitória Futebol Clube, on loan until the end of the season, being relatively used during his spell as the Sadinos managed to retain their top division status.

Ramón Cardozo

Ramón Idalecio Cardozo (born 23 April 1986 in Villarrica, Guairá) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays for Vitória F.C. on loan from Club Nacional as a forward.

Ricardo Emídio Ramalho Silva

In late December 2009 the 34-year-old agreed on a return to his country, signing with struggling Vitória de Setúbal until the end of the season, with the Sadinos eventually finishing in 14th position, the first team above the relegation zone.


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