ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 27, 2026) – Orlando City SC has acquired Brazilian left back Vinícius Nogueira on loan from PFC Ludogorets of Bulgaria’s first division, it was announced today. Nogueira will be added to the Lions’ roster pending receipt of his P-1 visa and ITC. Orlando City also holds an option to make the move permanent at the end of the loan.
“Vinícius 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 SC General Manager and Sporting Director Ricardo Moreira said. “He comes from a top academy and has further developed in competitive environments in both Brazil and Europe. His versatility makes him an excellent fit for our group, and having a new left-sided player will also provide more options and flexibility to the first team lineup. We believe he can contribute right away while continuing to develop within our environment, and we're excited to welcome him to Orlando.”
A native of Penápolis, Brazil, Nogueira is a product of SE Palmeiras’ academy system. The 24-year-old has appeared in 139 matches across senior and U-20 levels, scoring four goals and adding 16 assists for Palmeiras U-20 and Atlético Mineiro U-20 in Brazil, Varbergs BoIS and Halmstads BK in Sweden, Vålerenga Fotball Elite in Norway and Ludogorets in Bulgaria, recently winning the 2025-26 Bulgarian Super Cup with the latter.
TRANSACTION: Orlando City SC acquires Vinícius Nogueira on loan from PFC Ludogorets through the end of the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and ITC. Orlando holds an option to make the move permanent at the end of the loan.
Vinícius Nogueira [vee-NEE-see-oos no-GEH-ra]
Position: Defender
Number: 27
Height: 5-11
Born: Dec. 11, 2001, in Penápolis, Brazil
Hometown: Penápolis, Brazil
Citizenship: BRA
