Everything you need to know about Vitor Reis from his career so far to Wolves’ interest in the youngster.
Despite Wolves’ battle to stay in the Premier League, this has not stopped the club from exploring the South American market this January.
In recent years, players such as Pedro Lima, Yerson Mosquera, Joao Gomes, and most recently, Andre have all made the move to Wolverhampton from South America.
Rumours have continued throughout the month, with Wolves recently being linked to Richard Rios.
Now, the newest link is Reis who is seen as a bright upcoming star in the Brazilian league.
Therefore, Molineux News has highlighted everything you need to know about the youngster ahead of a potential move.
Vitor Reis age and height
Reis was born on January 12, 2006. At the time of writing, this makes him 18 years old. He also stands at 1.86 metres which is six foot one inch.
Where was he born?
Reis was born in Santana, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil.
What position does Vitor Reis play?
Throughout his career so far, Reis has usually operated as a centre-half. However, he can also play as a right-back.
Who does Vitor Reis play for?
As it stands, Reis currently plays for Brazilian side Palmeiras. The youngster came through the club’s academy and made his debut in 2024.
Vitor Reis stats
In the few games Reis has played in his career so far, he has shown promising signs that he could go on to be a top defender.
According to Fbref, he averages 1.87 tackles, 4.67 clearances, 3.08 aerial duels won and a pass completion of 88% per game.
So far he has played a total of 20 professional matches, with 18 coming in the Brazilian Serie A while the other two occurred in the Copa Libertadores.
Do Wolves want to sign Vitor Reis?
Sources close to Molineux News has confirmed that Wolves are interested in Reis. However, the club are pessimistic about pulling the deal off given the interest from other European sides in the youngster.
How much will Vitor Reis cost?
Like Wolves, Brighton are also believed to be interested in Reis. According to The Athletic, the Seagulls have put in a bid for the 18-year-old, however, this falls short of Palmeiras’ £25 million valuation.