Miguel Veloso, born on May eleventh, nineteen eighty-six, is a distinguished Portuguese former professional footballer and current football coach. Renowned for his versatility on the pitch, he primarily excelled as a defensive midfielder but also showcased his skills as an attacking left-back.
Veloso began his illustrious career with Sporting CP, where he made a significant impact by appearing in one hundred fifty-six matches across all competitions. His journey then took him to Italy, where he played for Genoa and Hellas Verona, accumulating two hundred fourteen appearances in Serie A.
His tenure in Ukraine with Dynamo Kyiv spanned four years, during which he celebrated numerous domestic triumphs, further solidifying his reputation in European football. A full international since two thousand seven, Veloso proudly represented Portugal, earning fifty-six caps and participating in two World Cups and two European Championships.