Renato Veiga

About

Professional defensive midfielder, soccer player, and athlete that originally began his club soccer career with the Portugal based team Sporting CP in the year 2020. Since then, he has played soccer professionally in several international leagues across Portugal, Germany, Switzerland and England. In July of 2024, he signed a multi-year deal with Chelsea FC. 

Before Fame

He initially began his youth soccer career with Sporting CP in 2010. He also played for Real S.C. during his youth soccer career. 

Trivia

Although he plays defense, he scored his first career goal as a professional while playing against C.S. Marítimo on the date of October 31, 2020. He and his teammates won the match with a score of 3-2. He stands six feet, three inches tall.

Family Life

Growing up, he primarily lived with his family in Lisbon, Portugal. His father, Nélson, played soccer professionally for 21 years. 

Associated With

He played alongside Taulant Xhaka as a member of FC Basel during the 2023 club season.