Vitolo is a Spanish professional footballer born in 1983, known for playing as a midfielder.
He currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Real Unión de Tenerife in the Tercera Federación.
Vitolo began his professional career with C.D. Tenerife, where he made his La Liga debut in 2001.
Biography
Early Life
Víctor José Añino Bermúdez, known as Vitolo, was born in 1983 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands. He developed his football skills in the youth system of C.D. Tenerife, where he began his professional career. Vitolo made his debut in La Liga on September 16, 2001, as a substitute in a match against Villarreal CF, marking the start of his journey in professional football.
Career
Vitolo's career spanned several clubs and countries. After his initial stint with C.D. Tenerife, he played for Racing de Santander from 2005 to 2007, where he became a key midfielder. His time at Racing was followed by a loan to RC Celta de Vigo, but he returned to Santander after failing to secure a permanent move. In 2008, he moved to Greece, joining Aris Thessaloniki FC, and later signed with PAOK FC, where he scored his first goal against his former club. In 2011, he transferred to Panathinaikos FC, continuing his career in the Greek Super League. After a brief period with Elazığspor, he returned to C.D. Tenerife in 2014, where he played until 2018. His final club was FC Cartagena, where he played until 2019.
International Career
On the international stage, Vitolo represented Spain at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship, showcasing his talent as a holding midfielder. The Spanish team reached the final but lost to Brazil, with Vitolo's performances earning him recognition. He also progressed to the under-21 national team, further solidifying his status as a promising player in Spanish football.
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International
Spain score listed first, score column indicates score after each Vitolo goal.
Las Palmas
Vitolo was born in Las Palmas. He came through the youth ranks at hometown club UD Las Palmas, playing for two years with the B team before making the breakthrough in the 2010–11 season, with the Canary Islands side in the Segunda División. He made his debut on 28 August 2010, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–2 home win against Gimnàstic de Tarragona, and scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 defeat of AD Alcorcón on 11 September, also at home. On 27 November 2010, in another home fixture, against Rayo Vallecano, Vitolo sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury on his right knee that ruled him out for the rest of the campaign. He scored a squad-best ten times in 2011–12, repeating the feat the following season with 15.
Sevilla
Vitolo joined Sevilla FC on 28 June 2013, after agreeing to a four-year contract. He made his debut in La Liga on 18 August by featuring the full 90 minutes in a 1–3 home loss to Atlético Madrid, and scored his first goal in the competition on 10 November, contributing to a 3–1 away victory over RCD Espanyol. In his first season in Andalusia, Vitolo played 45 games in all competitions and scored eight times; this included four in 16 matches in the club's victorious run in the UEFA Europa League. On 12 March 2015 he scored the fastest-ever goal in the continental competition, finding the net after just 13 seconds to help to a 3–1 away win against fellow Spaniards Villarreal CF; he was surpassed on 15 September…
On 20 March 2015, coach Vicente del Bosque called up former Spain under-19 international Vitolo for the first time to the senior squad for a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Ukraine. He did not take part in the match, a 1–0 win at his club ground, the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, but made his debut in the following fixture, a 2–0 friendly loss at the Amsterdam Arena to the Netherlands on the 31st, replacing Pedro at half time.
Vitolo was born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands. A product of CD Tenerife's youth system, he played one match for the first team during the 2001–02 season as the club returned to the Segunda División one year after being promoted. He made his debut in La Liga on 16 September 2001, coming on as a 76th-minute substitute in a 2–0 home win against Villarreal CF. From 2005 to 2007, Vitolo was a key midfield element for Racing de Santander, which finished tenth in the top division in the latter campaign. After some problems with newly appointed coach Marcelino García Toral, however, he would spend 2007–08 on loan to another side in the second tier, RC Celta de Vigo. With the Galicians, Vitolo did not manage to return to the Spanish top flight, and his buyout clause of approximately €3 million was not activated, so the player returned to Cantabria. In August 2008, however, he terminated his contract and joined Aris Thessaloniki FC. Under compatriot Quique Hernández, he eventually developed into a key midfield element in his only season. Vitolo signed a four-year deal with PAOK FC on 27 July 2009. He scored his first goal in Greece against his former club, in a 4–1 derby win. On 13 July 2011, Vitolo was released by PAOK. Later in the same day he signed with another team in the country's Super League, Panathinaikos FC, agreeing to a three-year contract. In the summer of 2013, Vitolo was released by Panathinaikos and joined Super Lig's Elazığspor for three years. However, in…
Vitolo represented Spain at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship held at the United Arab Emirates, alongside the likes of Sergio García and Andrés Iniesta. During the competition he played holding midfielder with notable performances, as the team went on to lose 1–0 to Brazil in the final. Eventually, Vitolo progressed to the under-21s.
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- Sevilla FC (2013–2017)
- Club
- UD Las Palmas (2010–2013)
- Club
- UD Las Palmas Atlético (2008–2010)
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- Spain men's national football team (2015–)
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- UD Las Palmas (2017–2017)
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- Atlético Madrid (2018–)
- National team
- Spain
- Club
- RC Celta de Vigo (2007–2008)
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- Racing de Santander (2005–2009)
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- CD Tenerife B (2001–2003)
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- PAOK FC (2009–2011)
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- Aris Thessaloniki F.C. (2008–2009)
- Club
- Aris Thessaloniki F.C. (2008–2009)
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- Elazığspor (2013–2014)
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- Spain national under-20 football team (2003–2003)
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- Spain national under-21 association football team (2004–2005)
- Club
- FC Cartagena (2018–2019)
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- Panathinaikos F.C. (2011–2013)
- Club
- C.D. Tenerife (2014–2018)
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- C.D. Tenerife (2001–2005)
Legacy
Sevilla
UEFA Europa League: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16 Copa del Rey runner-up: 2015–16 Supercopa de España runner-up: 2016 UEFA Super Cup runner-up: 2014, 2015, 2016 Atlético Madrid
La Liga: 2020–21 UEFA Europa League: 2017–18 UEFA Super Cup: 2018 Individual
La Liga Player of the Month: March 2015
Clubs
- Spain men's national football team2015current
- Atlético Madrid2018current
- C.D. Tenerife2001–2005
- CD Tenerife B2001–2003
- Spain national under-20 football team2003–2003
- Spain national under-21 association football team2004–2005
- Racing de Santander2005–2009
- RC Celta de Vigo2007–2008
- Aris Thessaloniki F.C.2008–2009
- Aris Thessaloniki F.C.2008–2009
- UD Las Palmas Atlético2008–2010
- PAOK FC2009–2011
- UD Las Palmas2010–2013
- Panathinaikos F.C.2011–2013
- Elazığspor2013–2014
- Sevilla FC2013–2017
- C.D. Tenerife2014–2018
- UD Las Palmas2017–2017
- FC Cartagena2018–2019
Played together with
- Aarón Dian Darias ScheitheC.D. Tenerife · 2001–2004
- Aarón Dian Darias ScheitheC.D. Tenerife · 2005–2006
- Aarón EscandellFC Cartagena · 2022–2023
- Aarón EscandellUD Las Palmas · 2023–2024
Aarón MartínRacing de Santander · 2026- Aarón MartínSpain national under-21 association football team
Aarón ÑíguezC.D. Tenerife · 2016- Aarón ÑíguezRC Celta de Vigo · 2009–2010
- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-20 football team · 2009–2009
- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-21 association football team · 2008–2009
- Abass LawallAtlético Madrid · 2000–2001
- Abdelkader OueslatiAtlético Madrid · 2012–2015
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Identifiers & aliases
Víctor Machín Pérez, known as Vitolo, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played mainly as a left winger and occasionally as a forward.
Víctor José Añino Bermúdez, known as Vitolo, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Tercera Federación club Real Unión de Tenerife.
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