Victor Ferraz

Victor Ferraz
Victor Ferraz with Náutico in 2023
Personal information
Full name Victor Ferraz Macedo
Date of birth (1988-01-14) 14 January 1988 (age 38)
Place of birth João Pessoa, Brazil
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Position Right-back
Team information
Current team
 Botafogo-PB (interim)
Youth career
Botafogo-PB
1999 Vitória
2000–2001 São Paulo
2002 Atlético Paranaense
2002–2007 Náutico
2007–2008 Iraty
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008 Iraty
2009–2010 São José-RS 16 (0)
2010 Águia de Marabá 12 (1)
2010–2011 Atlético Goianiense 27 (2)
2011 Vila Nova 21 (1)
2012 Bragantino 36 (1)
2012–2014 Coritiba 63 (0)
2014–2019 Santos 217 (9)
2020–2021 Grêmio 29 (0)
2022–2023 Náutico 58 (5)
2023 Chapecoense 11 (0)
2024 Tacuary 28 (0)
2025–2026 Serra Branca 18 (3)
Total 436 (22)
Managerial career
2026– Botafogo-PB (assistant)
2026– Botafogo-PB (interim)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Victor Ferraz Macedo (born 14 January 1988) is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as a right-back. He is the current interim head coach of Botafogo-PB.

Career

Early career

Born in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Ferraz made his senior debut with Iraty in 2008. In the following year, he moved to São José-RS and played for Águia de Marabá in 2010.

Atlético Goianiense / Vila Nova

In May 2010, Ferraz joined Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Atlético Goianiense. He made his division debut on 8 August, starting in a 0–0 away draw against Ceará.

Ferraz scored his first Série A goal on 22 August, in a 1–1 away draw against Internacional. Atlético released him in July 2011, and subsequently joined Vila Nova.

Bragantino / Coritiba

On 5 January 2012, Ferraz joined Bragantino. In August, he moved to Coritiba; initially as a backup to Ayrton, he appeared regularly during the remainder of the campaign, and was also an ever-present figure the following year.

Santos

Victor Ferraz in action for Santos in 2018

On 24 June 2014, Ferraz signed a one-and-a-half-year deal with Santos. He debuted for the club on 17 July, starting in a 2–0 home win over Palmeiras.

In 2015, Ferraz was one of the most used players by Peixe, and after the departure of Cicinho, was assigned the no. 4 shirt. On 18 August, he scored his first goal for the club, netting the game's only goal through a direct free kick in a 1–0 home success over Vasco.

On 3 August 2016, Ferraz completed his 100th game for the club, starting in a 0–0 home draw against Flamengo. He made his Copa Libertadores debut on 9 March of the following year, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Sporting Cristal.

On 9 March 2018, Ferraz extended his contract until 2020. For the 2019 campaign, he became team captain after the departure of David Braz and the retirement of Renato.

Grêmio

On 14 December 2019, Ferraz moved to fellow top-tier side Grêmio on a two-year deal, with Madson moving in the opposite direction. Regularly used during the 2020 season, he terminated his link with the club on 9 November 2021, after just three matches in the year.

Later career

Ferraz in action for Náutico in 2023

On 7 April 2022, after nearly a year without playing a match, Ferraz signed for Náutico. After two seasons as a regular starter, he left the club in August 2023 to join Chapecoense.

On 18 January 2024, Ferraz joined Paraguayan side Tacuary and played abroad for the first time in his career. He returned to his home country after signing for Serra Branca in his native state on 4 December,

Ferraz departed Serra Branca on 19 March 2026, and announced his retirement at the age of 38 on 20 April.

Coaching career

On 20 May 2026, Ferraz was appointed permanent assistant coach of Botafogo-PB, a club he already represented as a youth. On 27 September, he was named interim head coach of the side for the remaining two matches of the season, replacing sacked Marcelo Fernandes.

Personal life

Victor Ferraz is a devout Evangelical Christian, being the child of missionary parents of the Assembleias de Deus church. In November 2017, he started a social project to help form young footballers in his home region, which was later registered as a football club named Associação Esportiva VF4 [pt] in 2018.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
São José-RS 2009 Série D 50100——120270
2010 0010———10
Subtotal 50110——120280
Águia de Marabá 2010 Série C 00121———121
Atlético Goianiense 2010 Série A 141————141
2011 0013120——151
Subtotal 14113120——292
Vila Nova 2011 Série B 211————211
Bragantino 2012 Série B 14022100——361
Coritiba 2012 Série A 140————140
2013 300602030—410
2014 508020——150
Subtotal 4901404030—700
Santos 2014 Série A 50—00——50
2015 29119090——571
2016 37118150——602
2017 2321204190—483
2018 323403020—413
2019 2501318020—481
Subtotal 1517662291130—25910
Grêmio 2020 Série A 1701108061—421
2021 0010001012030
Subtotal 170120807110451
Náutico 2022 Série B 312————312
2023 Série C 1928140—51364
Subtotal 5048140—51676
Chapecoense 2023 Série B 110————110
Tacuary 2024 División de Honor 280————280
Serra Branca 2025 Paraibano —102———102
2026 Série D —8110——91
Subtotal —18310——193
Career total 36013176948123118162525
  1. ↑ Appearance(s) in Copa FGF
  2. 1 2 3 Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana
  3. 1 2 3 Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
  4. ↑ Appearance(s) in Recopa Gaúcha
  5. ↑ Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste

Honours

Club

Atlético Goianiense
Coritiba
Santos
Grêmio

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Águia de Marabá saiu da "mesmice" em 2010" [Águia de Marabá avoided the "sameness" in 2010] (in Portuguese). Diario do Pará. 2 April 2010. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  2. ↑ "Águia divide passe de Vitor Ferraz com clube da Série A" [Águia splits rights of Victor Ferraz with Série A club] (in Portuguese). Futebol do Norte. 21 June 2010. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "Em casa, Ceará fica só no 0 a 0 com Atlético-GO e demite Estevam Soares" [At home, Ceará stays only in a 0–0 with Atlético-GO and dismisses Estevam Soares] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 8 August 2010. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  4. ↑ "Dragão atrapalha festa pós-título do Inter: 1 a 1 no Beira-Rio" [Dragão inhibits Inter's post-title party: 1–1 at the Beira-Rio] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 22 August 2010. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  5. ↑ "Vila Nova apresenta lateral-direito dispensado de clube rival" [Vila Nova presents right-back released from rival] (in Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 19 July 2011.
  6. ↑ "Victor Ferraz, ex-Atlético-GO e Vila Nova, é o novo reforço do Bragantino" [Victor Ferraz, former Atlético-GO and Vila Nova player, is Bragantino's new signing] (in Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 5 January 2012.
  7. ↑ "Coritiba confirma acerto com lateral direito Victor Ferraz, ex-Bragantino" [Coritiba confirms agreement with Victor Ferraz, former Bragantino player]. Placar (in Portuguese). Placar. 16 August 2012.
  8. ↑ Clube, Santos Futebol (24 June 2014). "Santos acerta com lateral direito Victor Ferraz" [Santos signs right-back Vitor Ferraz]. Santos Futebol Clube - Site Oficial (in Portuguese). Santos' official website.
  9. ↑ "Com gols de "novatos", Santos bate o Palmeiras na estreia de Gareca" [With goals from "newbies", Santos defeats Palmeiras in Gareca's debut] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  10. ↑ "Após saída de Cicinho, "curinga" Victor Ferraz ganha camisa 4 no Peixe" [After Cicinho's departure, "wildcard" Victor Ferraz receives number 4 shirt at Peixe] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 4 July 2015. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  11. ↑ "Victor Ferraz salva atacantes do Santos e acaba com jejum de gols de falta" [Victor Ferraz saves Santos' forwards and ends the drought of free kick goals] (in Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 12 August 2015. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  12. ↑ "De terceira opção a líder, Victor Ferraz chega ao 100º jogo pelo Santos" [From third option to leader, Victor Ferraz reaches 100th game for Santos] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  13. ↑ "Santos empata na estreia da Libertadores e mantém pressão em Dorival" [Santos draw in Libertadores' debut and keep pressure in Dorival] (in Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
  14. ↑ "Com aumento salarial, Victor Ferraz renova com o Santos até o fim de 2020" [With pay rise, Victor Ferraz renews with Santos until the end of 2020] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  15. ↑ "Grêmio anuncia acerto com lateral Victor Ferraz" [Grêmio announce deal with full back Victor Ferraz] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Grêmio FBPA. 14 December 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  16. ↑ "Em fim de contrato, Victor Ferraz pede e antecipa saída do Grêmio" [Close to the end of contract, Victor Ferraz asks to leave and anticipates departure from Grêmio] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  17. ↑ "Náutico acerta com Victor Ferraz, ex-Grêmio e Santos, e lateral-direito se apresenta nesta quinta" [Náutico sign with Victor Ferraz, formerly of Grêmio and Santos, and right-back presents himself this Thursday] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  18. ↑ "Victor Ferraz recebe proposta da Chapecoense e vai negociar saída do Náutico" [Victor Ferraz receives offer from Chapecoense and will negotiate his departure from Náutico] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  19. ↑ "Victor Ferraz acerta com o Tacuary e vai atuar no futebol internacional pela primeira vez na carreira" [Victor Ferraz signs with Tacuary and will play abroad for the first time in his career] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  20. ↑ "Lembra dele? Ex-Grêmio e Santos, Victor Ferraz acerta com clube da Paraíba" [Remember him? Formerly of Grêmio and Santos, Victor Ferraz signs with club from Paraíba] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 4 December 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  21. ↑ "Ex-Santos e Grêmio, Victor Ferraz deixa clube da Série D e avalia aposentadoria" [Formerly of Santos and Grêmio, Victor Ferraz leaves Série D club and evaluates retirement] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 19 March 2026. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  22. ↑ "Ex-Santos e Grêmio, Victor Ferraz anuncia a aposentadoria" [Formerly of Santos and Grêmio, Victor Ferraz announces retirement] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 20 April 2026. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  23. ↑ "Lembra dele? Ex-lateral Victor Ferraz é anunciado como auxiliar técnico de clube da Série C" [Remember him? Former full-back Victor Ferraz is announced as an assistant coach of Série C club] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 20 May 2026. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  24. ↑ "Victor Ferraz terá primeira chance como técnico em "missão quase impossível" na Série C" [Victor Ferraz will have his first chance as head coach in "nearly impossible mission" in the Série C] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 27 September 2026. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  25. ↑ Chagas, Thiago (7 November 2016). "Lateral do Santos garante que não fala palavrões há décadas e quer ser missionário quando se aposentar" [Santos full back assures he does not swear for decades and wants to be a missionary when he retires] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gospel Mais. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
  26. ↑ "Conheça o VF4, time de Victor Ferraz que já enviou mais de 60 atletas para o Brasileirão e que começa a crescer no futebol feminino" [Know VF4, Victor Ferraz's club which already sent more than 60 athletes to the Brasileirão and which start to grow in women's football] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  27. ↑ Victor Ferraz at Soccerway. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  28. ↑ "Corinthians, Jean Mota e Martinelli dominam premiação do campeonato" [Corinthians, Jean Mota and Martinelli dominate the tournament's awards] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Federação Paulista de Futebol. 22 April 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.