Orlando City acquire Brazilian D Vinicius Nogueira

Field Level Media|published: Thu 27th August, 11:57 2026

Nov 24, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; The Orlando City logo is seen prior to a match against Atlanta United in a 2024 MLS Cup conference semifinal match at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Orlando City SC acquired Brazilian defender Vinicius Nogueira on loan Thursday from Bulgaria's PFC Ludogorets.

The deal with the 24-year-old Nogueira runs through the end of the 2027 MLS season, at which time Orlando has an option to make the move permanent.

"Vinicius is a dynamic left back with the pace, technical quality and work ethic to impact the game on both sides of the ball," Orlando City general manager and sporting director Ricardo Moreira said.

"... We believe he can contribute right away while continuing to develop within our environment, and we're excited to welcome him to Orlando."

A Brazilian boost on the left ????

We have acquired Brazilian left back Vinícius Nogueira on loan from PFC Ludogorets of Bulgaria's first division ??
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) August 27, 2026

Nogueira has recorded four goals and 16 assists in 139 career matches across senior and U-20 levels while competing in Brazil, Sweden, Norway and Bulgaria. He helped PFC Ludogorets win the 2025-26 Bulgarian Super Cup.

--Field Level Media

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