PORTUGAL LEGEND
Vitor Baia
Goalkeeper
Portugal
Vitor Baia about playing in the Legends Charity Game
“When I was approached to take part in the Legends Charity Game, it was an easy decision. Having founded my own charity back in 2004, I truly understand the transformational impact this kind of work can have. And having spent the majority of my playing career here in Portugal, the opportunity to represent my country once again fills me with tremendous pride. Giving back through football—especially on home soil—makes it all the more meaningful.”
About
Vítor Baía is considered a Porto legend, having played more than 500 games for the club over two stints spanning three decades, with the trophies to go along with such a prolific time.
Throughout his playing career, Baía won 26 titles, including the 2002 - 2003 UEFA Cup and the 2003 - 2004 UEFA Champions League, both with the iconic Portuguese manager, José Mourinho.
Baía also played 50 times for Barcelona, playing alongside Ronaldo and Pep Guardiola, in addition to representing the Portuguese National Team 80 times, participating in two UEFA European Championships and the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Club Level
Porto
Primeira Liga: 1989 - 1990, 1991 - 1992, 1992 - 1993, 1994 - 1995, 1995 - 1996, 1998 - 1999, 2002 - 2003, 2003 - 2004, 2005 - 2006, 2006 - 2007
Taca de Portugal: 1990 - 1991, 1993 - 1994, 1999 - 2000, 2002 - 2003, 2005 - 2006
Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2006
UEFA Champions League: 2003 - 2004
UEFA Cup: 2002 - 2003
Intercontinental Cup: 2004
Barcelona
La Liga: 1997 - 1998
Copa del Rey: 1996 - 1997, 1997 - 1998
Supercopa de España: 1996
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1996 - 1997
Personal Honours
Portuguese Footballer of the Year: 1989, 1991
UEFA Club Best Goalkeeper of the Year: 2003 - 2004
Best European Goalkeeper: 2004
Officer of the Order of Prince Henry
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Portugal (1990 - 2002)
80 apps, 0 goals
CLUB HISTORY
Porto (1987 - 1996) 315 apps, 0 goals
Barcelona (1996 - 1998) 50 apps, 0 goals
Porto (1998 - 2007) 210 apps, 0 goals
Total (1987 -2007) 575 apps, 0 goals