Tiago Velho bolsters FC Porto futsal side in goal | OneFootball

FC Porto have secured another addition to their newly formed futsal team. Tiago Velho joins Cardinal, Tiaguinho, Tiago Correia and Samuel Silva, taking on the responsibility of guarding the blue-and-white goal in 2026/27. A Portuguese youth international, the 24-year-old goalkeeper played his part in the national team’s run to the final of the 2022 UEFA Under-19 European Championship and arrives at the Dragão from Modicus, in the second tier.

Born in Maia, Tiago Velho began his journey at Brás-Oleiro, his hometown club, which he represented for five seasons before moving to AM Granja. After a spell at Águas Santas, he headed to Leça da Palmeira, where he spent a season representing Cohaemato. In 2019, he moved to Sandim, completing his development at Modicus.

At just 18 years old, he made his senior debut in the First Division with the Gaia club. In the following seasons, he became the team’s first-choice goalkeeper as they reached the league quarter-finals, the League Cup semi-finals and the Portuguese Cup quarter-finals.

Tiago Velho’s career then included brief spells at CD Póvoa, Saavedra Guedes and Futsal Azeméis. His strong performances earned him a return to Sandim, where he represented the side that finished eighth in the Second Division in 2025/26.

Having represented Portugal at under-17 and under-19 level, the goalkeeper was included in the squad for the 2022 European Junior Championship and helped the national team reach the final, which they only lost in extra time. FC Porto’s new signing started all five matches at the tournament and, in addition to making several saves, also scored a goal in the 4-1 win over Ukraine, a result that secured a place in the decisive match.

Tiago Velho now joins FC Porto’s senior futsal team, which will be coached by André Pereira in 2026/27 and will compete in the National Third Division Championship.

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