ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug.\u00a027, 2026) \u2013\u00a0Orlando City SC has\u00a0acquired\u00a0Brazilian left back Vin\u00edcius Nogueira on loan from PFC Ludogorets of Bulgaria\u2019s first division, it was announced today. Nogueira will be added to the Lions\u2019 roster pending receipt of his P-1 visa and ITC.\u00a0Orlando City\u00a0also\u00a0holds\u00a0an option\u00a0to make the move permanent at the end of the loan.<\/p>\n
\u201cVin\u00edcius is a dynamic left back with the pace, technical quality and work ethic to impact the game on both sides of the ball,\u201d Orlando City SC General Manager and Sporting Director Ricardo Moreira said. \u201cHe comes from a top academy and has further developed in competitive environments in both Brazil and Europe. His versatility makes him an excellent fit for our group, and having a new left-sided player will also provide more options and flexibility to the first team lineup. We believe he can contribute right away while continuing to develop within our environment, and we’re excited to welcome him to Orlando.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A native of\u00a0Pen\u00e1polis, Brazil, Nogueira is a product of SE Palmeiras\u2019 academy system. The 24-year-old has appeared in 139 matches across senior and U-20 levels, scoring four goals and adding 16 assists for Palmeiras U-20 and Atl\u00e9tico Mineiro U-20 in Brazil,\u00a0Varbergs\u00a0BoIS\u00a0and\u00a0Halmstads\u00a0BK in Sweden,\u00a0V\u00e5lerenga\u00a0Fotball\u00a0Elite in Norway and Ludogorets in Bulgaria,\u00a0recently\u00a0winning\u00a0the 2025-26 Bulgarian Super Cup\u00a0with the latter.<\/p>\n
TRANSACTION:\u00a0Orlando City SC\u00a0acquires\u00a0Vin\u00edcius Nogueira on loan from PFC Ludogorets through the end of the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and ITC.\u00a0Orlando holds\u00a0an option\u00a0to make the move permanent at the end of the loan.<\/p>\n
\n Vin\u00edcius Nogueira [vee-NEE-see-oos\u00a0no-GEH-ra]\u00a0<\/p>\n
Born: Dec. 11, 2001, in Pen\u00e1polis, Brazil<\/p>\n
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