Diogo Vitor

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Vitor and the second or paternal family name is da Cruz.

Diogo Vitor

Personal information
Full name	Diogo Vitor da Cruz
Date of birth	(1997-02-11) 11 February 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth	Coqueiral, Brazil
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	ASA
Youth career
2010–2016	Santos
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2020	Santos	9	(1)
2020–2021	Corinthians	0	(0)
2021	Cruzeiro	0	(0)
2022	Maringá	1	(1)
2022–	ASA	5	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:19, 19 July 2022 (UTC)

Diogo Vitor da Cruz (born 11 February 1997), known as Diogo Vitor, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for ASA.

Club career

Santos

Born in Coqueiral, Minas Gerais,[1] Diogo Vitor joined Santos' youth setup in 2010, aged 12;[2] he started his career as a left back, but was later converted to a forward.[3] After progressing through the club's youth setup, he was promoted to the first team by manager Marcelo Fernandes in 2015, but was later demoted back to the under-20s after the arrival of Dorival Júnior.

In January 2016, Diogo Vitor failed to appear in the club's presentation, alleging a toothache.[4] After finally returning to Peixe, he was assigned to the B-side.[5]

On 5 June 2016 Diogo Vitor made his professional debut, coming on as a second-half substitute for Joel in a 3–0 home win against Botafogo for the Série A championship.[6] After more indiscipline problems, he was demoted back to the B-side.

On 15 February 2018, Diogo Vitor renewed his contract until 2021, being definitely promoted to the main squad.[7] On 4 March he scored his first professional goal, netting the equalizer in a 1–1 home draw against Corinthians.[8]

Diogo Vitor made his Copa Libertadores debut on 5 April 2018, replacing Rodrygo in a 1–0 away win against Estudiantes.[9] In March 2020, his contract was rescinded as a just cause, after he failed to appear at the club for the 2020 campaign.[10]

Doping case

On 26 April 2018, Diogo Vitor was caught in a doping exam following a Campeonato Paulista match against Botafogo-SP in March; the prohibited substance was suspected to be cocaine.[11] He returned to training in November 2019, after his 18-month suspension ended.[12]

Career statistics

As of 6 April 2018[13]

Club	Season	League			State League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Santos	2016	Série A	2	0	—		0	0	—		6[a]	1	8	1
	2017		0	0	—		0	0	—		16[a]	0	16	0
	2018		0	0	7	1	0	0	1[b]	0	—		8	1
	Total		2	0	7	1	0	0	1	0	22	1	32	2
Career total			2	0	7	1	0	0	1	0	22	1	32	2

1. Appearance (s) in Copa Paulista
2. Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores

References

1. "Atacante Diogo, de apenas 18 anos, é a nova aposta da base santista" [Forward Diogo, aged only 18, is the new bet of the santista youth setup] (in Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 1 July 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
2. "'Habilidoso e criativo', Diogo Vitor surge como aposta da base no Santos" ['Skillful and creative', Diogo Vitor surges as bet from Santos' youth setup] (in Portuguese). Terra. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
3. "A 2ª chance de Diogo Vitor: a história do garoto que "largou tudo" e voltou" [The second chance of Diogo Vitor: the history of the kid who "quit everything" and came back] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
4. "Promessa alega dor de dente, recusa tratamento e desaparece do Santos" [Pearl alleges toothache, refuses treatment and disappears from Santos] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 27 January 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
5. "Após fingir morte da avó, joia ganha recomeço no Santos" [After faking death of grandmother, pearl wins a fresh start at Santos] (in Portuguese). Terra. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
6. "No Pacaembu, Peixe atropela o Botafogo, encerra jejum de vitórias e dá um salto na tabela" [At the Pacaembu, Peixe thrash Botafogo, end winless run and jump in the table] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 5 June 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
7. "Diogo Vitor acerta renovação com o Santos FC até 2021: "Espero dar alegrias à torcida"" [Diogo Vitor agrees renewal with Santos until 2012: "I hope to bring joy to the supporters"] (in Portuguese). Santos FC. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
8. "Em clássico com apagão, Santos e Corinthians empatam no Pacaembu" [In a derby with blackout, Santos and Corinthians draw at the Pacaembu] (in Portuguese). Lance!. 4 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
9. "Vanderlei brilha, Santos vence Estudiantes e vira líder na Libertadores" [Vanderlei shines, Santos defeat Estudiantes and become leader in the Libertadores] (in Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 5 April 2018. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
10. "Santos decide rescindir contrato com Diogo Vitor" [Santos decide to rescind contract with Diogo Vitor] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 19 March 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
11. "Substância encontrada no exame antidoping de Diogo Vitor, do Santos, foi cocaína" [Substance found in the doping exam of Diogo Vitor, from Santos, was cocaine] (in Portuguese). ISTOÉ. 26 April 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
12. "Após cumprir pena por doping, Diogo Vitor treina no Santos: "Bora dar a volta por cima"" [After serving penalty for doping, Diogo Vitor trains at Santos: "Let's bounce back"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
13. Diogo Vitor at Soccerway. Retrieved 5 June 2016.

External links

• Diogo Vitor at Sambafoot (archived)