Vitor Reis
Full name: Vitor de Oliveira Nunes dos Reis
Country: Brazil
Date of birth: 12/01/2006 (18 years old)
Place of birth: São José dos Campos (Brazil)
Height: 186cm
Youth career: R10 Academy, Palmeiras (since 2016)
Current club: Palmeiras
Squad number: 44
Current national team: Brazil U-17
Position: central defender
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: 2023 South American U-17 Championship (8/0)
Contract until: 31.12.2028
Player’s agent: P&P Sport Management
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Cristian Romero/Rúben Dias
Strengths:
– positioning 
– anticipation
– tackling
– aerial duels
– maturity
– determination
– pace 
– passing
– technique
To improve:
– a highly complete profile for a defender of his age, though he still needs to work hard to keep improving, particularly in the physical department
Style of play:
– complete, dominant, and elegant centre-back
– not the tallest and currently quite lanky, but he exhibits impressive strength on his feet and is remarkably efficient in physical duels, even against stronger opponents
– often leaves the line and tries to anticipate the play and outpace his opponents/likes high-risk, high-reward playstyle
– decent pace at all distances
– good confidence in possession, understanding of the game, and an above-average technical capacity
– good composure and retention skills under pressure
– tenacious and accurate tackler
– concentrated, committed, and positively aggressive in duels
– often makes important blocks, cuts or intercepts passes and crosses near or inside his penalty area thanks to his anticipation, positioning, and reaction time
– dominant in the air thanks to his timing and jumping technique
– brave and always willing to make sacrifices for the team
– aerial threat in the opposition box
– very accomplished and mature for his age
– vocal with great leadership skills/potential captain and leader of the defensive line
Vitor Reis stays concentrated and clears a dangerous flat ball just in front of the opposing striker.
After his teammate’s mistake, Vitor Reis reacts quickly and stops a dangerous attack in the penalty box.
Vitor Reis leaves the line, wins the ball back, and plays a superb long ball to the wing.
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He is best suited to playing as:
Central defender in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
Campeonato Paulista U-17 2022 winner with Palmeiras.
Brazilian U-17 Championship 2022 winner with Palmiras.
Brazilian U-17 Cup 2022 winner with Palmiras.
Campeonato Paulista U-20 2023 winner with Palmeiras.
Brazilian U-17 Championship 2023 winner with Palmiras.
Brazilian U-17 Cup 2023 winner with Palmiras.
2023 South American U-17 Championship winner with Brazil.
League summary (as of 10 September 2024):
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2024 (ongoing): 10 games/1 goal (Palmeiras)
Description:
Vitor Reis joined the renowned Palmeiras system from the R10 Academy in 2016 and is widely regarded as one of South America’s most exciting young defenders. He is part of an exceptional generation of Palmeiras youth graduates, alongside talents like Endrick, Luis Guilherme, Estêvão, Kevin, Giovani, Marcus Vinicius, and Luighi. Vitor made his professional debut for Verdão on 27 June 2024 in a league match against Fortaleza. In 2023, he captained Brazil to victory at the South American U-17 Championship, leading the young Seleção to triumph in impressive style.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
9,5/10 
Player has the potential to become a key player in a top European club.
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