- Kaka (31) / 39 app – 12 goa, 7 ass, 3 MoM / 7.44. Awards: Member of the Primeira Liga Team of the Year. 3rd FIFA World Player of the Year.
The Brazilian had another very good and solid season, scoring less but assisting more. A starter for the 7th consecutive year for Vitoria (a record for an AMC), he appears for the 4th time in the Liga Team of the Year. Also key with Brazil with whom he hopes to finally play a World Cup next summer, his international talent was finally recognized at 31yr-old with a 3rd place in the prestigious FIFA World Player award.
Contract: extended until 2015, at a reduced wage of £9.5k/w and a £400k sign-on bonus.
- Paulo Antunes (22) / 25(9) app – 5 goa, 5 ass, 1 MoM / 7.29
At 22yr-old and after steady progress, the Academy player has finally produced a solid season and after an intense competition with Tosa and Fihado, nailed the starting slot for the first time! Another great young AMC for the times to come.
Contract: extended until 2018, with increased wage at £0.8k/w and a £75k sign-on bonus.
- Tosa (24) / 23(7) app – 9 goa, 2 ass, 1 MoM / 7.00
It was a fierce battle for the other AMC slot next to Kaka, and Tosa just lost out to Academy mate Antunes. He did however finish the season like a cannonball, scoring both goals in the CL quarter-finals against Celtic as well as the opener in the Final of the Taça. Will strive to reconquer the position next season.
Contract: runs until 2016.
- Fihado (21) / 17(8) app – 3 goa, 2 ass, 2 MoM / 7.04
He started the season extremely well and looked like the real deal, until he picked a 3-month injury at the beginning of the winter. Keeps on improving, a major asset at AMC and even SC for the future.
Contract: runs until 2018.
- Antonio Ferreira (18) / 7(2) app – 3 goa, 2 ass / 7.33
The good surprise of the season at AMC; although still young, the Acadamy player has really improved and when given game time in the Liga in the second half of the season, he showed all his skills. A serious candidate for the future!
Contract: runs until 2016.
- Oliveisa (24) / 5(6) app – 1 goa, 2 ass, 1 MoM / 6.91
Decent performances but is now challenged by young Ferreira on the bench. At 24yr-old and given the huge depth at AMC, Tito has decided to place the talented Brazilian on transfer-list!
Contract: expires in 2014.
- Marajo (32) / 2(4) app – 2 goa / 7.17
Age has taken its toll and while young guns are on the rise, the ex-Bonfim idol has a tough time appearing on the match sheet.
Contract: runs until 2014, does not wish to extend so far.
- Ricardo Luis (19) / 0(1) app / 7.00
The young neo-pro only made one appearance, but shows improvement at training. There is a beacon of hope for him. Available for loan.
Contract: runs until 2017.
- João Campos (18) / 0(1) app / 6.00
Normally a winger, the neo-pro appeared once but failed to impress the staff. Needs to seriously step-up or he will soon be gone. Available for loan.
Contract: runs until 2017.
Four players are competing for two slots, and young Ferreira is a solid bench option. That is enough depth for the position, even with an ageing Kaka, a declining Marajo and Oliveisa on transfer-list.