Vila Nova Futebol Clube is a Goiânia institution founded in 1943, identified by red and white colors and the Colorado nickname. Rooted in the Vila Nova neighborhood, the club has built a strong following in Goiás and a lasting place in Brazil’s national football pyramid. Its home setting at the Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga gives the team a distinctive local identity, while larger fixtures can move to Serra Dourada. The club’s history combines regional tradition with regular national competition.
Vila Nova Upcoming matches by league
Serie B
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- Regular Season - 29
Vila Nova
America Mineiro
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- Regular Season - 30
Vila Nova
Londrina
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- Regular Season - 31
Botafogo SPNo H2HVila Nova
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- Regular Season - 32
Vila NovaNo H2HCuiaba
Vila Nova Last matches by league
Serie B
Copa Do Brasil
Goiano - 1
Vila Nova Team Roster
Vila Nova’s recorded squad contains 39 players: 13 midfielders, 12 defenders, 11 attackers and three goalkeepers. The group includes goalkeeper Helton Leite, defenders Douglas Mendes, Hayner and Tiago Pagnussat, midfielders João Vieira, Marquinhos Gabriel and Willian Maranhão, and attackers Dellatorre, Everton Galdino and Rafa Silva. The defensive group also features Anderson Jesus, Igor Cariús, Nathan Camargo and Willian Formiga, while André Luís, Higor Meritão and Enzo add further midfield options. Goalkeeping cover is completed by Dalberson and Gabriel Atila. The roster covers all four positional groups and includes shirt numbers from 1 to 99, with some numbers duplicated in the recorded list.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Tiago Pagnussat
Douglas Mendes Moreira
Samuel Lucas
Higor
Willian Prado Camargo
Anderson de Jesus Santos
Igor Aquino da Silva
Hayner William Monjardim Cordeiro
Breno Augusto
Jonathan Aparecido de Oliveira da Costa
position Midfielder
D. Dos Santos
João Pedro Vieira
Willian Marlon Ferreira Moraes
Marcos Gabriel do Nascimento
Rodrigo
S. Nunes
Eduardo dos Santos
Henrique Luiz
Enzo Bizzotto Costa
Nathan Camargo dos Santos
Higor Matheus Meritão
Gustavo dos Santos Cabral
Raphael Guimarães de Paula
Bruno Cesar Xavier Sislo
Janderson Santos de Souza
position Attacker
André Luís da Costa Alfredo
Kerlon
Puskas Gustavo
Rafael da Silva
Ryan
Warley
Everton Galdino Moreira
G. Dias
Jackson
Guilherme Augusto Alves Dellatorre
Emerson Lima Freitas
Last Vila Nova Coachs
The most recent recorded appointment is Paulo Turra, who began his Vila Nova spell on 1 April 2025. The dated sequence does not confirm a current holder, so Turra is presented as the latest recorded appointment rather than as the current coach. The chronology also lists Rafael Lacerda from November 2024, after Thiago Carvalho’s period from October to November 2024. Luizinho Lopes appears between May and October 2024, while Márcio Fernandes precedes him from March to May. The sequence covers five Brazilian coaches across a compact period of change, with dates providing the clearest account of the succession.
Paulo César Turra
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulo César Turra | Brazil | 1 April 2025 | |
| Rafael dos Santos Lacerda | Brazil | 1 November 2024 | |
| Luiz Júnior de Souza Lopes | Brazil | 1 May 2024 | 1 October 2024 |
| Márcio Fernandes Figueiredo | Brazil | 1 March 2024 | 1 May 2024 |
| Higo Magalhães Batista | Brazil | 1 October 2023 | 1 March 2024 |
| Luiz Carlos Cirne Lima de Lorenzi | Brazil | 1 September 2023 | 1 October 2023 |
| Marcos Vinícius dos Santos Gonçalves | Brazil | 1 August 2023 | 1 September 2023 |
| Claudinei dos Santos Oliveira | Brazil | 1 December 2022 | 1 August 2023 |
| Allan Rodrigo Aal | Brazil | 1 July 2022 | 1 November 2022 |
| Luis Eduardo Barros Cavalcanti | Brazil | 1 May 2022 | 1 July 2022 |
| Hemerson José Maria | Brazil | 1 August 2021 | 1 August 2021 |
| Higo Magalhães Batista | Brazil | 1 August 2021 | 1 May 2022 |
| Higo Magalhães Batista | Brazil | 1 June 2021 | 1 August 2021 |
| Wagner Augusto Lopes | Brazil | 1 March 2021 | 1 June 2021 |
| Márcio Fernandes Figueiredo | Brazil | 1 December 2020 | 1 March 2021 |
| Fabian Guedes | Brazil | 1 February 2020 | 1 December 2020 |
| Ariel Mamede Sousa | Brazil | 1 December 2019 | 1 February 2020 |
| Itamar Schülle | Brazil | 1 October 2019 | 1 December 2019 |
| Rafael Goncalves Toledo | Brazil | 1 October 2019 | 1 October 2019 |
| Marcelo Ribeiro Cabo | Brazil | 1 July 2019 | 1 October 2019 |
| Eduardo Alexandre Baptista | Brazil | 1 February 2019 | 1 July 2019 |
| Umberto Lourenco Louzer Filho | Brazil | 1 November 2018 | 1 February 2019 |
| Hemerson José Maria | Brazil | 1 May 2017 | 1 November 2018 |
| Uíles Geraldo Gonçalves de Freitas Júnior | Brazil | 1 December 2016 | 1 May 2017 |
| 1 July 2016 | |||
| Guilherme de Cássio Alves | Brazil | 1 June 2016 | 1 December 2016 |
| Márcio Fernandes Figueiredo | Brazil | 1 May 2015 | 1 February 2016 |
| Waldimir Ferreira de Araújo | Brazil | 1 October 2014 | 1 May 2015 |
| Márcio de Azevedo | Brazil | 1 June 2014 | 1 September 2014 |
| Waldemar Lemos de Oliveira | Brazil | 13 May 2014 | 30 May 2014 |
| Sidney de Almeida Moraes Junior | Brazil | 1 March 2014 | 1 May 2014 |
| 1 November 2013 | 1 March 2014 | ||
| Robélios José Schneiger | Brazil | 1 June 2012 | 1 January 2013 |
| Roberto Fernando Schneiger | Brazil | 1 October 2011 | 1 June 2012 |
| Artur Alves da Silva Neto | Brazil | 16 August 2011 | 10 October 2011 |
| Hélio César Pinto dos Anjos | Brazil | 1 June 2011 | 1 August 2011 |
| Antônio Carlos Zago | Brazil | 1 February 2011 | 1 May 2011 |
| Hélio César Pinto dos Anjos | Brazil | 1 January 2011 | 1 February 2011 |
| Ademir Fonseca dos Santos | Brazil | 1 August 2010 | 1 December 2010 |
| Roberto Fernando Schneiger | Brazil | 1 July 2010 | 1 August 2010 |
| Paulo Sérgio Comelli | Brazil | 1 June 2010 | 1 July 2010 |
Vila Nova Transfers
Recent recorded arrivals include free-agent moves for Gustavinho from Csikszereda, Douglas Mendes from Red Bull Salzburg, Helton Leite from Fortaleza EC and Caio Marcelo from Daegu FC. Loans brought Everton Galdino from FC Tokyo, Breno Augusto from Foz Do Iguacu, Igor Cariús from Mirassol, Dudu from Anapolina, Nathan Camargo from RB Bragantino U20, and Dalberson from Guarani Campinas. Transfers were recorded for Henrique Luiz, Higor Meritão and Caique, arriving from Azuriz, Chapecoense-sc and Primavera MG respectively. Weverton and Gustavo Paje returned from loans, while Kerlon arrived from Portuguesa Santista U20 without a stated deal type.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Costa |
Guarani Campinas
|
Loan | 1 September 2026 |
Anapolina
|
Transfer | 24 August 2026 | |
| Gustavinho |
Csikszereda
|
Free agent | 23 July 2026 |
| Everton Galdino |
FC Tokyo
|
Loan | 23 July 2026 |
| Douglas Mendes |
Red Bull Salzburg
|
Free agent | 19 July 2026 |
Azuriz
|
Transfer | 5 July 2026 | |
| Higor Meritão |
Chapecoense-sc
|
Transfer | 3 July 2026 |
| Caique |
Primavera MG
|
Transfer | 3 July 2026 |
| Higor Meritão |
Chapecoense-sc
|
Transfer | 2 July 2026 |
Foz Do Iguacu
|
Loan | 1 July 2026 | |
| Igor Cariús |
Mirassol
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| Gustavo Pajé |
Aris
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Gustavinho |
Csikszereda
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| Gustavo Paje |
Aris
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Weverton |
Ponte Preta
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Recent recorded departures include Ruan, who left for Port FC as a free agent, and free-agent exits by Airton to Criciuma, Lucas Sena to Botafogo PB, Jean Mota to Persija and Arilson to Ipatinga. Loans sent Elias to Mirassol, Weverton to Kyoto Sanga, Marco Antônio to Botafogo SP and João Lucas to Caxias. Transfers took Pedro Romano to Kawasaki Frontale, Gustavo Paje to Aris, Sarjani to Cheonan City, Thalys to Ponte Preta, Graziani Vitor to Juventus and Júnior Todinho to Nautico Recife. João Caixeta left for Santa Clara U19 without a stated deal type, while Gustavinho and Gustavo Paje also have earlier loan entries in the record.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caique |
Bashundhara Kings
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| Caio Marcelo |
Seoul E-Land FC
|
Transfer | 17 August 2026 |
| Caio Marcelo |
Seoul E-Land FC
|
Transfer | 16 August 2026 |
| P. Kaua |
Farense
|
Free agent | 7 August 2026 |
| P. Kaua |
Farense
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| Ruan |
Port FC
|
Free agent | 21 July 2026 |
| Elias |
Mirassol
|
Loan | 9 July 2026 |
| Gustavo Pajé |
Aris
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Gustavo Paje |
Aris
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Ruan |
Port FC
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Pedro Romano |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Weverton |
Kyoto Sanga
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| Ruan |
Port FC
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| Marco Antônio |
Botafogo SP
|
Loan | 19 March 2026 |
| Weverton |
Ponte Preta
|
Loan | 19 March 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The movement recorded points to a busy and varied squad cycle. Vila Nova’s incoming entries span free agents, loans, direct transfers and returns from loan, with arrivals drawn from Brazilian clubs, overseas teams and youth sides. The names of Helton Leite, Douglas Mendes, Caio Marcelo and Gustavinho illustrate the free-agent group, while Everton Galdino, Hayner, Dudu and Dalberson represent loan-based additions. Outgoing activity likewise mixes free-agent departures, loans and transfers, including moves to clubs in Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Portugal, Greece and Italy. Some players appear in more than one dated movement, notably Weverton, João Lucas, Gustavo Paje and Gustavinho, so the entries describe successive transactions rather than a simple headcount of unique players. No recorded amounts are attached to these movements. The pattern is therefore best understood as a series of individual changes across the 2026 cycle, not as a verified net total.
Leagues Vila Nova has participated in
Vila Nova has recorded participation in Serie B from 2014 through 2025, making it the longest-running competition entry in the available history. Copa do Brasil is recorded from 2017 to 2025, while Copa Verde and Goiano - 1 are recorded from 2020 through 2025. These three competitions have recent recorded seasons through 2025, the latest season in the competition history. Serie C appears from 2012 to 2020 and is historical in this context, with no later season listed. The record therefore links Vila Nova to national league and cup football alongside Goiás state and regional competition.
More about Vila Nova
Vila Nova Futebol Clube, commonly known as Vila Nova, is based in Goiânia, in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The club was founded in 1943 and is one of the traditional forces in Goiás football. Its red-and-white identity has earned the nickname Colorado, while the crest’s stylized red monogram and shield provide a recognizable visual signature. The traditional home strip uses a red shirt with white shorts and red socks; the away design reverses the emphasis with white and red details. The club’s principal home is the Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga, commonly called OBA, in the Setiba and Vila Nova area of Goiânia. For fixtures that require greater capacity, Vila Nova frequently uses the state-owned Serra Dourada. This two-venue context connects the everyday match experience to the larger football infrastructure of Goiás and helps explain the club’s strong local presence. Vila Nova operates as a traditional Brazilian association club rather than a privately framed franchise. Its governance centers on an elected presidential board, while its football culture is shaped by a loyal supporter base and a strong internal social identity. The club’s ecosystem combines senior professionals, regional prospects and players developed through its youth structure, a blend reflected in its long participation across Brazil’s football pyramid. Historically, Vila Nova has won multiple state championships and maintained a meaningful national profile beyond Goiás. Its recorded competitive pathway includes Série B, Série C, the Copa do Brasil, Copa Verde and Goiano - 1. The club has been especially associated with Série B in the national system, while regional and state competitions reinforce its role within Goiás football. Vila Nova’s identity remains rooted in continuity: a 1943 institution, a red-and-white Goiânia club, and a prominent part of Brazil’s organized football landscape.
Last matches statistics for Vila Nova
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vila Nova
2 - 1
Fortaleza EC
|
4 / 10 |
|
80 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
|
CRB
2 - 0
Vila Nova
|
4 / 11 |
|
83 | 14 | 2 | 8 |
|
Vila Nova
0 - 1
Sport Recife
|
1 / 15 |
|
80 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
|
Atletico Goianiense
0 - 2
Vila Nova
|
3 / 7 |
|
66 | 15 | 2 | 3 |
|
Vila Nova
6 - 0
Ponte Preta
|
15 / 25 |
|
85 | 14 | - | 2 |
|
Operario-PR
0 - 0
Vila Nova
|
3 / 12 |
|
69 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
|
Vila Nova
2 - 0
Ceara
|
7 / 16 |
|
82 | 18 | 2 | 3 |
|
Athletic Club
5 - 0
Vila Nova
|
4 / 12 |
|
0% | 11 | 2 1 | 6 |
|
Vila Nova
2 - 0
Goias
|
8 / 21 |
|
0% | 18 | 6 | 4 |
|
Avai
1 - 1
Vila Nova
|
2 / 11 |
|
0% | 14 | 1 | 1 |
Detailed statistics Vila Nova
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).