Vítor Baía

Who is this?

Vítor Manuel Martins Baía, OIH (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈvitɔɾ βɐˈiɐ]; born 15 October 1969) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. One of the most decorated goalkeepers of all time, his career was intimately connected with Porto, which he started representing still in his teens, helping it to 26 titles and eventually remaining with the club in an ambassadorial role. Also having played for Barcelona, Baía appeared with the Portugal national team in two European Championships and the 2002 World Cup.

Career

1. 1969
   Born
2. 1988
   Joined FC Porto
3. 1989
   Joined Portugal national under-21 football team
4. 1990
   Joined Portugal men's national football team
5. 1996
   Joined Futbol Club Barcelona
6. 1999
   Joined FC Porto
7. Won Officer of the Order of Prince Henry

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Freguesia de São Pedro da Afurada
• •Citizenship: Portugal
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football