Rafael Vitor extends with Penang FC

Our defender Rafael Vitor has extended his contract with Penang FC for season 2022.

2021 was an exceptional season for him and for the Club, they finished Malaysia Super Legue in 3rd and earned a spot on AFC Cup, a great achievement that will last forever on the memories of the player, Club’s staff and fans.

Rafael Vitor, via Instagram: “12/09/2021 The special night,
Since I start to play football I’ve collected so many experiences, but yesterday night memories will continue with me for all my life.
Since I arrived in Penang, the teammates, Management, the fans have warmed and taken e care very well of me, because of this situation in the world ( pandemic) I can’t bring my wife and my son here, God knows how many nights I cried, but those people made me happy and never let myself to give up.
Every training and games I give my full commitment with the team and God blessed us with 3rd position and slot for AFC Cup on next year.
I hope the same team can stay together next year because we are family, but football move very fast and my future belong to the God and I trust in the people that real take care of my carrier. We celebrate now and we know more good things and news will come, just work hard, be sincere, honest and keep our eyes up to the God.

Thanks again for my family give support for me, I can’t say agent, but my older brother that always give me advise and push me up, Valdir Sousa.”

Congratulations for the great season that you’ve done in 2021, being one of the key players of the team, that gave so much strength on the defense and helped the team qualify to AFC Cup. This contract extension is the result of your hard working and constantly evolving your football in Asia.

We would like to thank Penang FC for trusting in our athlete and in our agency, may the next season be even more blessed and full of achievements.