Hugo Viana

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hugo Viana
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 15, 1983(1983-01-15)
Age	41
Birthplace	Barcelos
Country	Portugal
Birth City	Braga District
Horoscope	Capricorn

Hugo Viana Biography

Hugo Viana is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on January 15, 1983 in Barcelos, Braga District, Portugal. Hugo Miguel Ferreira Gomes Viana, a Portuguese professional footballer who was born on 15 January 1983 and played as a central defender, is now retired.

Viana was on loan again when he moved to Valencia CF at the beginning of 2005-06. According to reports, Viana had signed a permanent contract worth PS1.5 million in March 2006. He struggled to secure a spot in the first team, with tough competition from Ruben Baraja and David Albelda, Quique Sanchez Flores preferred duo. However, he played in 19 league games and showed some talent that allowed him keep his place in Portugal’s national squad.

In 2008–09, Viana took no part in manager Unai Emery’s plans, being restricted to four UEFA Cup matches and two appearances in the Copa del Rey.

On 31 July 2009, Viana was loaned to S.C. Braga for one season, thus returning to Portugal after three years. As the Minho club led the league in its early stages, he scored his first goals upon returning to his country, hitting twice in a 3–1 home win against C.F. Os Belenenses on 30 August. On 31 October, he again found the net, from a stunning free kick against S.L. Benfica in a 2–0 home triumph where he received player of the match accolades. Braga eventually finished in a best-ever second place, losing the title to precisely this team, in the last matchday, with the player appearing in 28 matches (14 as a reserve – he lost his importance after the return of Uruguayan Luis Aguiar, on loan).

Viana was able to return to the national team after UEFA Euro 2004 and played in two matches at the 2006 World Cup as a substitute. Viana was selected as a replacement for Carlos Martins, who had been injured. The team was already in training camp.

Hugo Viana Net Worth

Hugo Viana is one of the richest Association Football Player from Portugal. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hugo Viana 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Viana made his debut for Portugal in a friendly match against Angola on 14/11 2001. He was able to replace suspended Daniel Kenedy at the last moment and played for his country in the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Viana, 19, was signed by Newcastle United for EUR12million (PS8.5million) by the Premier League. His transfer fee became a record for an English club for a teenager and surpassed the PS5million paid to Nottingham Forest for England’s under-21 international Jermaine Jennings. He also broke the 1999 Robbie Keane record by transferring. Newcastle spent heavily on young players that year and Chairman Freddie Shepherd claimed that he was the world’s best young football player.

In a bid to secure first-team football, Viana decided to join fellow La Liga side CA Osasuna on loan, on 13 July 2007. However, a serious injury during pre-season forced him out for four months. After recovering, he still featured in all of the last three matches, helping to a narrow escape from relegation.

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Who is Hugo Viana Dating?

According to our records, Hugo Viana married to Raquel Gomes (m. 2003). As of December 1, 2023, Hugo Viana’s is not dating anyone.

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Viana agreed to a deal with Al-Wasl F.C. of the same city and league, but the transfer was one of several declared void by the UAE Football Association for missing 3 October 2014 deadline. It was completed the following 19 January. After leaving the club, he retired at age 33 on 13 October 2016, being appointed director of football at Belenenses in May 2017 but leaving his post six months later.

Facts & Trivia

Hugo Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Portugal. Hugo Viana celebrates birthday on January 15 of every year.