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.
Club career Vítor began his career at Flamengo, a club where he managed to achieve great success, sharing in the achievements of the early 1980s. 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. He ended his career at Campo Grande AC in the 1990s.
International career 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. He remained on the Olympic team until 1984, helping to win the 1984 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament.
In 1981, Vítor was part of the champion squad of the Toulon Tournament.
For Brazil A team, played in three friendly matches: against France and West Germany in 1981, and again versus West Germany in 1982.
Personal life 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.
Honours Flamengo Intercontinental Cup: 1981 Copa Libertadores: 1981 Campeonato Brasileiro: 1980, 1982, 1983 Campeonato Carioca: 1981 Taça Guanabara: 1980, 1981, 1982 Ramón de Carranza Trophy: 1980
Vasco da Gama Campeonato Carioca: 1987
Botafogo Campeonato Carioca: 1989
Brazil Olympic Pan American Games: 1979 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament: 1984
Brazil U20 Toulon Tournament: 1981
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