Esporte Clube Vitória is attempting to revive the career of midfielder Walace, who had a poor spell at Cruzeiro. Walace was unveiled at Vitória and stated he is focused on turning his career around with the Rubro-Negro.

Who is Walace?

Walace is a midfielder who played for Grêmio, Hamburgo, Hannover 96, and Udinese before joining Cruzeiro in 2024. He was an Olympic champion with the Brazilian national team in 2016.

What happened at Cruzeiro?

Walace had a poor spell at Cruzeiro, where he played only 46 games and scored one goal. He was criticized for marking errors and passing mistakes.

Why is Vitória a good destination for Walace?

Vitória has a recent history of successfully reviving players who were struggling. One example is Lucas Halter, who was struggling at Botafogo but recovered at Vitória in 2025.

PlayerPrevious clubPerformance at Vitória
Lucas HalterBotafogo5 goals in 48 games
CacáCorinthians23 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist
RamonInternacional47 games, 2 goals, and 1 assist

What can Walace bring to Vitória?

Walace can bring experience and quality to Vitória's midfield. He stated that he is focused and dedicated to turning his career around with the Rubro-Negro.