Biography
Who is Rúben Vezo?
Early life and background
Rúben Vezo was born in Setúbal on April 25, 1994, to a Cape Verdean father and a Portuguese mother. Growing up in Portugal, he joined the youth system of local club Vitória Futebol Clube at the age of eleven. His development in the youth ranks prepared him for a professional path in association football.
After progressing through the youth teams, Rúben Vezo earned a promotion to the senior squad for the 2013-14 season in the Primeira Liga. He made his league debut on August 18, starting in a match against FC Porto at home. During this brief spell with his first senior club, he played full matches in the league.
Club career in Spain
In November 2013, Rúben Vezo signed a contract with Valencia CF for a fee of one and a half million euros, with the transfer taking effect in January. He made his debut in La Liga on February 8, 2014, playing the final minutes against Real Betis. Later that month, he scored his first professional goal against Granada CF from a free kick taken by Dani Parejo, becoming the youngest foreign player to achieve that feat for the club.
During his time in Spanish football, Rúben Vezo also played for Granada on a season-long loan during the 2016-17 campaign. He later moved to Levante UD in January 2019 on a temporary deal before signing a permanent five-year contract. In a match against Real Madrid in August 2021, he even had to play as a goalkeeper for the final minutes after the starting goalkeeper was sent off and all substitutions had been used, conceding no goals in a draw.
International career and later moves
Rúben Vezo represented his country through various youth levels, earning his first cap for the Portugal under-21 team in March 2014 against Macedonia. He scored his first goal at that level later that year in October during a play-off match against the Netherlands. His international experience included appearances for the under-19, under-20, and under-21 national teams.
In February 2024, Rúben Vezo transferred to Olympiacos F.C. In the Super League Greece. He joined a squad that included several compatriots and manager Carlos Carvalhal. For the following season, he moved on a loan agreement to Turkish side Eyüpspor to continue his professional path.
Birthday and age
Rúben Vezo was born on April 25, 1994, which makes Rúben 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Rúben shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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