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Hugo Viana

Born: January 15, 1983 (age 42)

Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)

Hometown: Barcelos, Portugal
Nationality: Portugal Portuguese

Position: Central midfielder
Career History
Sports Mole has 60 articles about Hugo Viana. Articles 1 to 40:
SM-EK Costa 2 composite
Man City transfer news: Diogo Costa "expected" to complete record transfer that "rivals will fear" as "smooth transition" claim is made
Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa is expected to complete a record transfer to Manchester City this summer, with Ederson set to leave and join a team in Saudi Arabia, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
1 day ago
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Bernardo Silva still has "plenty left to offer" Pep Guardiola's side, but Man City are in "win-win" situation amid Benfica transfer rumours
Benfica-linked Bernardo Silva has still "got plenty left to offer" at Man City and his possible summer exit would be an "aggressive statement of intent" from the club's hierarchy, Citizens exert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
7 days ago
Porto's Diogo Costa celebrates with the Portuguese Super Cup on August 3, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'given green light' to sign £63m goalkeeper as Man United, Chelsea suffer blow
Manchester City are reportedly handed a major boost in their pursuit of Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa ahead of the summer transfer window.
9 days ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on May 11, 2024
Pep Guardiola issues injury, transfer statement with Man City's Champions League "challenge" made clear
Pep Guardiola insists that his Man City side are ready for the challenge of trying to secure Champions League football for next season despite enduring an injury-hit campaign.
20 days ago
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White on March 3, 2025
Man City transfer news: Morgan Gibbs-White asking price revealed as Nottingham Forest 'demand nine-figure fee'
Nottingham Forest will reportedly demand a nine-figure fee for Manchester City-linked midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White this summer.
20 days ago
Tottenham Hotspur's Dejan Kulusevski, Destiny Udogie, Pedro Porro and James Maddison on December 1, 2024
Man City transfer news: Hugo Viana 'appreciates' £15m Tottenham man as full-back guarantee is revealed
Manchester City reportedly add one of Tottenham Hotspur's first-team players to their shortlist of summer transfer targets.
21 days ago
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates on March 30, 2025
Man City transfer news: Premier League midfielder 'among options' Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana 'will consider' to replace Kevin De Bruyne
Manchester City reportedly identify a Premier League midfielder and Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz as two potential replacements for Kevin De Bruyne this summer.
23 days ago
Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori and William Saliba celebrate on January 25, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'plan' to sign Real Madrid-linked Arsenal star as part of 'revolutionary' summer
Manchester City are reportedly 'willing to put millions on the table' in order to hijack Real Madrid's pursuit of one of Arsenal's star players this summer.
28 days ago
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Nico O'Reilly: Man City's FA Cup star compared to Patrick Vieira as Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana sent "impossible" message
The "breakout performance" of Man City's FA Cup star Nico O'Reilly against Bournemouth is one that Pep Guardiola will find "impossible to ignore", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
31 days ago
Barcelona's Pedri and Lamine Yamal celebrate on October 20, 2024
Man City transfer news: Barcelona beware as Pep Guardiola's side are plotting 'multi-million-dollar bid' for 'world's best midfielder'
Manchester City are reportedly plotting a 'multi-million-dollar offer' for a Barcelona star labelled "the best midfielder in the world" by Hansi Flick.
33 days ago
SM-EK City full-back targets composite
Cambiaso? Kerkez? Robinson? Seven Man City full-back transfer targets assessed including an "absolute cert" and the "current hot thing"
Andrea Cambiaso? Milos Kerkez? Antonee Robinson? Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses seven potential full-back targets and tells Sports Mole who he thinks the Citizens should look to sign this summer.
36 days ago
SM-EK City midfield targets composite
Carlos Baleba? Florian Wirtz? "The next breakout name" among nine Man City midfield transfer targets assessed
Carlos Baleba? Florian Wirtz? Who else? Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses nine potential midfield targets and tells Sports Mole who he thinks the Citizens should look to sign this summer.
37 days ago
Copenhagen's Roony Bardghji on November 8, 2023
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side plotting to sign 'Swedish Lionel Messi' on free transfer
Manchester City will reportedly attempt to sign one of their long-term targets dubbed the 'Swedish Lionel Messi' on a free transfer.
41 days ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during a press conference on November 25, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'agree deal in principle' to sign new goalkeeper
Manchester City agree a deal in principle to sign a new goalkeeper, according to a report.
55 days ago
Sporting Lisbon winger Francisco Trincao in February 2025.
Man United transfer news: Ruben Amorim bidding for reunion with Sporting Lisbon star?
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to battle Manchester City for the signing of one of Sporting Lisbon's key players.
59 days ago
Manchester City's Matheus Nunes celebrates scoring with Rico Lewis on September 24, 2024
Manuel Akanji injury: Four possible right-back solutions for Man City as Pep Guardiola confirms significant blow
Following confirmation of Manuel Akanji's injury blow, Sports Mole takes a look at how Pep Guardiola could address his right-back dilemma at Manchester City.
76 days ago
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Man City transfer news: Citizens "can't get it wrong again", urged to avoid midfield mistake amid Douglas Luiz, Sverre Nypan links
Man City "are much more aware of the need to get it right" when signing a new midfielder after previous "failings in the transfer market" amid reported interest in Douglas Luiz and Sverre Nypan, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
93 days ago
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Man City sign Abdukodir Khusanov: Why Citizens fans should be excited by arrival of "silent warrior", Hugo Viana "influence" discussed
Man City expert Steven McInerney is excited by the arrival of Abdukodir Khusanov and believes it is "very obvious" that incoming director of football Hugo Viana has played his part in the defender's transfer to the Etihad Stadium.
101 days ago
SM/EK De Bruyne composite image
Stay or go? Entire Man City squad assessed amid "obvious need for a rebuild" including De Bruyne, Walker, Bernardo, Ederson
Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses Pep Guardiola's entire 23-man senior squad and shares his thoughts on which players should stay or leave the club as part of a much-needed rebuild.
136 days ago
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim in November 2024.
Man United head coach Ruben Amorim reveals truth behind Man City speculation
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says that there 'was never a conversation' with Manchester City over the possibility of replacing Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.
139 days ago
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring a hat-trick for Sporting Lisbon on November 5, 2024
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'hold concrete talks' over move to reunite Ruben Amorim with Sporting star
Manchester United reportedly 'hold concrete talks' over a potential move to reunite Ruben Amorim with one of his former Sporting Lisbon players.
150 days ago
Sporting Lisbon's Geovany Quenda and Viktor Gyokeres on September 22, 2024
Man United, Man City 'to lock horns' for Sporting Lisbon star next summer
Manchester United and Manchester City will allegedly go head-to-head for the signature of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres next summer.
158 days ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the Premier League trophy on May 19, 2024
"I'm not moving, I can assure you": Pep Guardiola explains why he has signed two-year Man City contract extension
Manchester City officially announce that manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension.
161 days ago
Manager of Bayer Leverkusen Xabi Alonso during his side's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt, on October 19, 2024
Pep Guardiola contract extension: Did Man City contact Xabi Alonso or Ruben Amorim prior to agreement?
Manchester City had reportedly not contacted any other manager to potentially take over from Pep Guardiola at the end of the season.
163 days ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates on April 20, 2024
Pep Guardiola 'agrees' Man City contract extension: When will his new deal expire?
Pep Guardiola reportedly reaches an agreement with Manchester City to extend his contract at the Etihad Stadium.
163 days ago
Espanyol's Omar El Hilali on October 19, 2024
Man City 'identify' potential Kyle Walker replacement but face competition for £12.5m La Liga star
Manchester City reportedly identify a La Liga defender as a potential replacement for Kyle Walker, but they could face competition from two other Premier League clubs.
167 days ago
 Pep Guardiola's future has been the subject of much speculation on November 12, 2024
When could Pep Guardiola's Man City future be announced? Is he tempted by Brazil, England jobs?
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney discuss when Pep Guardiola could make an announcement on his future at the club and how likely he is to take an international job amid links with Brazil and England.
169 days ago
Ruben Amorim at a press conference on November 4, 2024
Could 'the next special one' Ruben Amorim be the 'antidote' Man United need to bring back glory days?
Ruben Amorim could be the "antidote" Manchester United need to bring back the glory days at Old Trafford, Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
177 days ago
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring on November 1, 2024
Viktor Gyokeres: Can Man City quell threat of 'hottest striker in Europe' in Sporting Lisbon clash?
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany discuss the threat of Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres and what challenges the Citizens could face against the Portuguese giants in the Champions League on Tuesday.
177 days ago
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim pictured on October 1, 2024
Incoming Man United boss Ruben Amorim makes bombshell Man City claim
Incoming Man United boss Ruben Amorim admits he had considered following Sporting Lisbon's director of football Hugo Viana to Man City before agreeing to take the reins at Old Trafford.
177 days ago
Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim on October 22, 2024
Ruben Amorim opens up on "very tough" week following Man United appointment
Outgoing Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim admits that it has been a difficult week following his appointment as Manchester United's new head coach.
178 days ago
Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim applauds the fans before on November 1, 2024
Ruben Amorim reveals Man United rejected request to delay Sporting Lisbon departure
Ruben Amorim reveals that he made a request to delay his move from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United until the end of the season.
181 days ago
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim on October 21, 2023
Man United 'reach agreement' to appoint Ruben Amorim as new head coach
Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim agrees in principle to become Manchester United's new head coach, according to a report.
184 days ago
Xabi Alonso gestures during Bayer Leverkusen's match against Borussia Monchengladbach on August 23, 2024 [on August 26, 2024]
Bayer Leverkusen 'bracing themselves' for Xabi Alonso exit amid Man City links
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly preparing themselves for Xabi Alonso to leave the club next summer amid links from Manchester City.
192 days ago
Sporting Lisbon chief Hugo Viana pictured on September 27, 2019
Man City pursuit of £60m Wolves star boosted by boardroom changes?
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to take the lead in the race for Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Ait-Nouri due to boardroom changes at the Etihad Stadium.
195 days ago
Xabi Alonso reacts after Bayer Leverkusen's defeat against RB Leipzig on August 31, 2024
Manchester City news: Could Xabi Alonso replace Pep Guardiola this summer?
Manchester City are reportedly considering Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso and Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim as potential replacements for Pep Guardiola.
195 days ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on September 24, 2024
Pep Guardiola admits part of him "is leaving" Man City with Txiki Begiristain exit
Pep Guardiola admits that a part of him 'will be leaving' Manchester City when director of football Txiki Begiristain departs the club at the end of the season.
195 days ago
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim pictured on October 1, 2024
Ruben Amorim responds to Man City speculation after Hugo Viana arrival
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim responds to rumours linking him with a move to Manchester City following the arrival of new director of football Hugo Viana.
196 days ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match on August 31, 2024
Pep Guardiola's 'most likely scenario' on Man City future revealed amid England links
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly leaning towards extending his contract at the Etihad Stadium amidst speculation linking him with the England vacancy.
198 days ago
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim pictured on October 1, 2024
Ruben Amorim to Man City: Could Sporting Lisbon boss replace Pep Guardiola after Hugo Viana arrival?
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany talks to Sports Mole about whether Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim would be the right man to succeed Pep Guardiola, should he decide to leave the Etihad Stadium.
198 days ago
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1Liverpool34257280324882
2Arsenal341813363293467
3Newcastle UnitedNewcastle341951065442162
4Manchester CityMan City34187966432361
5Chelsea34179859401960
6Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest33186953391460
7Aston Villa3416995449557
8Fulham34149115046451
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton34131295655151
10Bournemouth3413111053411250
11Brentford33137135650646
12Crystal Palace341112114347-445
13Wolverhampton WanderersWolves34125175161-1041
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd34109153947-839
15Everton34814123441-738
16Tottenham HotspurSpurs34114196256637
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham3499163958-1936
18Ipswich TownIpswich3449213374-4121
19Leicester CityLeicester3446242776-4918
20Southampton3425272580-5511


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