Vladimir (footballer)

Vladimir Orlando Cardoso de Araújo Filho (born 16 July 1989), simply known as Vladimir (Brazilian Portuguese: [vladʒiˈmiʁ]), is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Guarani, on loan from Santos.

In this Portuguese name, "Filho" is a generational suffix meaning "son", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.

Vladimir

Vladimir with Santos in 2016
Personal information
Full name	Vladimir Orlando Cardoso de Araújo Filho[1]
Date of birth	(1989-07-16) 16 July 1989 (age 35)[1]
Place of birth	Ipiaú, Brazil
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Guarani (on loan from Santos)
Number	89
Youth career
2003–2009	Santos
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2009–2021	Santos	70	(0)
2009	→ Fortaleza (loan)	0	(0)
2019	→ Avaí (loan)	41	(0)
2021–2022	Avaí	26	(0)
2023–	Santos	4	(0)
2024–	→ Guarani (loan)	7	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:33, 18 March 2024 (UTC)

Career

Santos

Born in Ipiaú, Bahia, Vladimir graduated from Santos' youth system. On 18 September 2009, he was loaned to Fortaleza,^[2] but failed to make an appearance with the club (being only third-choice goalkeeper), and returned to his parent club two months later.^[3]

On 2 February 2011 Vladimir made his first team debut, replacing field player Anderson Carvalho in a 2–2 away draw against Ponte Preta, after Rafael was sent off.^[4] He was handed his first start three days later, in a 1–1 away draw against Santo André.^[5]

Mainly a backup to Rafael, Vladimir was further demoted after Aranha's arrival in 2012, being only selected on the bench in some occasions during that year. Rafael subsequently left in 2013, and he subsequently was a backup to Aranha.

In September 2014, profiting from Aranha's injury, Vladimir appeared more regularly until the return of the former,^[6] only suffering one goal in the process. On 14 January 2015 he signed a new deal with Peixe, until December.^[7]

Vladimir playing for Santos in 2015

In 2015, after new signing Vanderlei suffered an injury, Vladimir was a starter in that year's Campeonato Paulista winning campaign. He made a double recovery save in a 1–1 away draw against Corinthians on 5 April (it was also his first derby as a professional),^[8] and saved a penalty in the shoot-out in the final against Palmeiras on 3 May.^[9]

On 21 August 2015, after already returning to the bench, Vladimir renewed his contract until December 2016.^[10] On 26 September of the following year he further extended his link, signing until 2018.^[11]

In 2017, as Vanderlei suffered another injury, Vladimir again became a regular starter. Despite already winning the Copa Libertadores in 2011 as a third-choice, he made his debut in the competition on 9 March 2017 by starting in a 1–1 away draw against Sporting Cristal.^[12]

Avaí (loan)

On 24 January 2019, Vladimir joined fellow top tier side Avaí on a one-year loan deal.^[13] He became an undisputed starter for the side, winning the Campeonato Catarinense but suffering relegation from the top tier.

Return from loan

Initially a backup to Everson, Vladimir became the first-choice after the departure of the former to Atlético Mineiro until suffering a foot injury in August. He was subsequently overtaken by João Paulo.

On 10 November 2020, it was announced that Vladimir and a further six first team players tested positive for COVID-19.^[14] On 29 June 2021, after being a third-choice behind João Paulo and John, he rescinded with Santos on a mutual agreement.^[15]

Return to Avaí

On 2 July 2021, Vladimir returned to Avaí, with the club now in the Série B.^[16] The following 13 January, despite being only a backup option to Glédson, he renewed his contract for a further year.^[17]

Vladimir started the 2022 season as a second-choice behind new signing Douglas Friedrich, but became a starter after the latter left. On 19 December of that year, he left the club after failing to agree new terms.^[18]

Return to Santos

On 28 December 2022, Vladimir returned to his first club Santos on a two-year deal.^[19] On 29 July of the following year, his contract was extended for a further year.^[20]

Vladimir was on Santos' goal during the club's 7–1 away loss to Internacional, the worst defeat of the club's history in the Campeonato Brasileiro; his performance was also heavily criticized by the media.^[21][22]

Loan to Guarani

On 16 January 2024, Vladimir was loaned to Guarani for the remainder of the year.^[23]

Career statistics

As of 18 March 2024^[24]

Club	Season	League			State League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Santos	2010	Série A	0	0	0	0	—		—		—		0	0
	2011		2	0	3	0	—		—		—		5	0
	2012		0	0	0	0	—		—		—		0	0
	2013		1	0	0	0	—		—		—		1	0
	2014		5	0	2	0	3	0	—		—		10	0
	2015		11	0	10	0	4	0	—		—		25	0
	2016		2	0	0	0	2	0	—		—		4	0
	2017		0	0	9	0	0	0	2[lower-alpha 1]	0	—		11	0
	2018		1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	—		2	0
	2020		4	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	—		8	0
	2021		0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	—		4	0
	Subtotal		26	0	33	0	9	0	2	0	—		70	0
Avaí (loan)	2019	Série A	34	0	5	0	2	0	—		—		41	0
Avaí	2021	Série B	0	0	—		—		—		—		0	0
	2022	Série A	23	0	3	0	0	0	—		—		26	0
	Subtotal		23	0	3	0	0	0	—		—		26	0
Santos	2023	Série A	3	0	1	0	0	0	1[lower-alpha 2]	0	—		5	0
Guarani (loan)	2024	Série B	0	0	7	0	—		—		—		7	0
Career total			86	0	49	0	11	0	3	0	0	0	149	0

1. Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
2. Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana

Honours

Santos

• Campeonato Paulista: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016
• Copa do Brasil: 2010
• Copa Libertadores: 2011
• Recopa Sudamericana: 2012

Avaí

• Campeonato Catarinense: 2019

References

1. "FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011 presented by Toyota: List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. 11 December 2011. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 January 2012.
2. "Goleiro do Juniores é emprestado para o Fortaleza" [Youth team's goalkeeper is loaned to Fortaleza] (in Portuguese). Santos FC. 18 September 2009. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
3. "Diretoria do Fortaleza dispensa 13 atletas após rebaixamento" [Fortaleza's board releases 13 players after relegation] (in Portuguese). Terra Esportes. 24 November 2009. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
4. "Ficha Técnica: Ponte Preta 2 x 2 Santos" [Match report: Ponte Preta 2 – 2 Santos] (in Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 2 February 2011. Archived from the original on 16 January 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
5. "Desfigurado, Santos só empata com o Santo André no Pacaembu" [Disfigured, Santos only draws with Santo André in Pacaembu] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 5 February 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
6. "Após cinco anos, Vladimir curte sequência no gol: "Sonho de criança"" [After five years, Vladimir enjoys sequence in goal: "Child's dream"] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 6 October 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
7. "Vladimir renova e permanece mais um ano na Vila Belmiro" [Vladimir renews and remains another year in Vila Belmiro] (in Portuguese). Santos' official website. 15 January 2015.
8. "Em seu primeiro clássico, Vladimir se destaca com sequência espetacular" [In his first derby, Vladimir shines with spetacular sequence] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 5 April 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
9. "Vladimir salva, Santos vence Palmeiras nos pênaltis e é campeão Paulista" [Vladimir saves, Santos defeats Palmeiras on penalties and is the champion of Paulista] (in Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 3 May 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
10. "Na reserva, Vladimir renova contrato com o Santos até dezembro de 2016" [On the bench, Vladimir renews contract with Santos until December 2016] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 21 August 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
11. "Santos renova contrato do goleiro reserva Vladimir até o fim de 2018" [Santos renew contract of reserve goalkeeper Vladimir until the end of 2018] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
12. "Santos empata na estreia da Libertadores e mantém pressão em Dorival" [Santos draw in Libertadores' debut and keep pressure in Dorival] (in Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
13. "Avaí acerta contratação do goleiro Vladimir, do Santos" [Avaí sign goalkeeper Vladimir, from Santos] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Estado de S. Paulo. 24 January 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
14. "Nota Oficial" [Official note] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
15. "Obrigado, Vladimir!" [Thank you, Vladimir!] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
16. "Avaí anuncia a contratação do goleiro Vladimir, que rescindiu com o Santos recentemente" [Avaí announce the signing of goalkeeper Vladimir, who recently rescinded with Santos] (in Brazilian Portuguese). TNT Sports. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
17. "Vladimir assina contrato até o fim de 2022 com o Avaí" [Vladimir signs contract until the end of 2022 with Avaí] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
18. "Sem acordo para renovação, goleiro Vladimir deixa o Avaí" [Without an agreement to renew, goalkeeper Vladimir leaves Avaí] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
19. "Goleiro Vladimir acerta retorno ao Santos FC: "É a minha casa"" [Goalkeeper Vladimir agrees to return to Santos FC: "It is my home"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 28 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
20. "Santos renova contrato do goleiro Vladimir até o fim de 2025" [Santos renew contract of goalkeeper Vladimir until the end of 2025] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 29 July 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
21. "Derrota por 7 a 1 escancara má fase de Vladimir no Santos" [7–1 defeat sets out in the open Vladimir's poor form at Santos] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
22. "Com Vladimir, Santos sofre em média 4,33 gols por jogo no Brasileirão 2023" [With Vladimir, Santos suffer around 4.33 goals per match in the 2023 Brasileirão] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
23. "Santos FC empresta goleiro Vladimir ao Guarani" [Santos loan goalkeeper Vladimir to Guarani] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
24. Vladimir at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 January 2015.

External links

• Santos FC official profile (in Portuguese)
• Vladimir at Sambafoot