Vítor Oliveira facts for kids
Vítor Manuel Oliveira (born November 17, 1953 – died November 28, 2020) was a well-known Portuguese soccer player and coach. He was born in Matosinhos, Portugal. Vítor Oliveira was famous for helping many teams get promoted to the top soccer league in Portugal.
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Who Was Vítor Oliveira?
Vítor Manuel Oliveira was a talented soccer player who later became an even more famous coach. He was known for his amazing ability to help teams move up to the Primeira Liga, which is the highest level of soccer in Portugal.
Vítor Oliveira's Playing Career
As a player, Vítor Oliveira played as a midfielder. A midfielder is a player who helps both defend and attack on the field. He played for several teams during his career.
- From 1972 to 1975, he played for Leixões.
- From 1983 to 1985, he played for Portimonense.
These were the teams where he played the most games.
Vítor Oliveira's Coaching Success
Vítor Oliveira's coaching career started in 1979 and continued until he passed away. He was incredibly successful as a coach.
- He helped his teams get promoted to the Primeira Liga an amazing 11 times.
- Out of those 11 promotions, his teams won the league title 6 times. This showed how good he was at leading teams to victory.
Later Life and Legacy
Vítor Oliveira passed away on November 28, 2020, in Matosinhos, at the age of 67. He died from a heart attack. He is remembered as one of Portugal's most successful soccer coaches, especially for his unique talent in helping teams achieve promotion.
