Toni Vidigal
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António 'Toni' Leonel Vidigal (born 1 March 1975) is a retired Portuguese
professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.
in the third division
. In 1994, he signed with G.D. Estoril Praia in the second level
, going on to remain the following seven years in the category, also representing Vitória de Setúbal
, F.C. Penafiel and Varzim SC, achieving top flight promotion with the latter in 2001.
After two seasons with Varzim in the first division (45 games, one goal) and a third in the second, Vidigal signed with C.D. Portosantense
in level three. Aged 31, he returned to his first senior club, now in the fourth division
, closing out his career in 2010 after a brief spell with and Club Sintra Football.
, Luís
, Lito, and Jorge
. The second represented Portugal
internationally, whilst the third opted to appear for Angola
.
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.
Football career
Vidigal made his senior debuts at only 16, with O Elvas C.A.D.O Elvas C.A.D.
O Elvas Clube Alentejano de Desportos is a football club based in Portalegre, Alentejo. It was founded in 1947 when the team S.L. Elvas and S.C. Elvas fused. Sport Lisboa e Elvas and O Elvas C.A.D. spent several years in the Portuguese Liga, the main tier in the Portuguese football league system...
in the third division
Portuguese Second Division
The Portuguese Second Division is a football league in Portugal, situated at the third level of the Portuguese football league system...
. In 1994, he signed with G.D. Estoril Praia in the second level
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
, going on to remain the following seven years in the category, also representing Vitória de Setúbal
Vitória F.C.
Vitória Futebol Clube is a Portuguese sports club from the city of Setúbal. Popularly known as Vitória de Setúbal with the motto "A Vitória será nossa" .- Domestic :*Portuguese Liga: Runners-up 1971–72...
, F.C. Penafiel and Varzim SC, achieving top flight promotion with the latter in 2001.
After two seasons with Varzim in the first division (45 games, one goal) and a third in the second, Vidigal signed with C.D. Portosantense
C.D. Portosantense
Clube Desportivo Portosantense, simply Portosantense, is a Portuguese football based in Porto Santo, Madeira. Founded in 1948, it currently plays in the Portuguese Third Division, holding home matches at the José Lino Pestana , with a 2,500-seat capacity.In 2004, Portosantense first reached the...
in level three. Aged 31, he returned to his first senior club, now in the fourth division
Portuguese Third Division
The Terceira Divisão Portuguesa is the fourth level of the Portuguese football league system. The Third Division was initially the third level of the Portuguese pyramid but with the creation of the Liga de Honra in 1990–91, it became the fourth level...
, closing out his career in 2010 after a brief spell with and Club Sintra Football.
Personal life
Vidigal has four brothers who were all footballers - BetoBeto Vidigal
Norberto 'Beto' Deolindo Vidigal is a retired Angolan professional football midfielder and coach.-Football career:During 20 seasons, Vidigal played for five clubs...
, Luís
José Luís Vidigal
José Luís da Cruz Vidigal is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.During his extensive professional career, the no-nonsense midfield battler played more years abroad than in his country of adoption , where he represented mainly Sporting.A Portuguese international...
, Lito, and Jorge
Jorge Filipe Vidigal
Jorge Filipe Vidigal is an Angolan footballer who plays for Clube Recreativo da Caála as a right defender.-Football career:...
. The second represented Portugal
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
internationally, whilst the third opted to appear for Angola
Angola national football team
The Angola national football team, nicknamed Palancas Negras , is the national team of Angola and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Futebol. Angola reached 45th in the FIFA Rankings in July 2002...
.