Viery
Brazilian footballer
Viery Fernandes Santos Lopes (born 2 January 2005), simply known as Viery, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Fiorentina.
Career
Grêmio
Born in Ubá, Minas Gerais, Viery joined Grêmio's youth sides in 2015, aged ten. On 15 June 2023, he signed a new contract with the club, renewing his link until 2027.
After progressing in the under-20 squad and playing with a B-side in the 2023 Copa FGF, Viery made his first team debut on 27 January 2025, coming on as a late substitute for Mayk in a 4–0 Campeonato Gaúcho home routing of Caxias.
On 21 January 2026, Viery renewed his contract until December 2029. He subsequently established himself as a starter, and scored his first goal on 22 February, netting the equalizer in a 1–1 away draw against Juventude.
Fiorentina
On 1 July 2026, Serie A club Fiorentina announced the signing of Viery.
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