Vinícius Popó

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Vinícius Santana da Silva, known as Vinícius Popó, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for Capivariano, wearing number 9. He was born on February 25, 2001, in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.

Early life and youth
- Popó joined Cruzeiro’s youth system in 2014 at age 13.
- He became a prolific scorer for Cruzeiro’s under-17 and under-20 teams and earned his first professional contract.
- He made his professional debut for Cruzeiro on March 10, 2019, as a late substitute against Tombense, and his Brazilian league debut on July 20, 2019, vs Bahia.

Senior career
- Cruzeiro (2019–2021): 8 appearances, 0 goals
- Sport Recife (loan, 2020–2021): 2 appearances, 1 goal
- Goiás (loan, 2021): 5 appearances, 1 goal
- Azuriz (2022): 2 appearances, 0 goals
- Betim (2022, loan): 8 appearances, 0 goals
- Fortaleza (loan, 2022): 4 appearances, 4 goals
- Capivariano (2023–): 56 appearances, 32 goals
- Operário Ferroviário (loan, 2023): 13 appearances, 3 goals
- CSA (loan, 2024): 12 appearances, 1 goal
- Hercílio Luz (loan, 2024): 6 appearances, 2 goals
- Ituano (loan, 2025): 18 appearances, 4 goals
- Joinville EC (loan, 2025): 11 appearances, 3 goals

International career
- Brazil U15 in 2016, with no appearances listed.

Life and career highlights
- Born in São José do Rio Preto, Popó joined Cruzeiro at 13 and quickly stood out as a young goal scorer.
- He helped Cruzeiro reach the professional level and began his senior career with the club before going on several loans.
- In 2023, he moved to Capivariano, where he became a key player and helped the team win promotions.

Honours
- Cruzeiro: Campeonato Mineiro (2019)
- Capivariano: Campeonato Paulista Série A3 (2023), Campeonato Paulista Série A2 (2025)
- CSA: Copa Alagoas (2024)
- Goiás U20: Campeonato Goiano Sub-20 (2021)