Renato Veiga
VillarrealCB
Back Line Anchor
Jul 29, 2003 (22)
Left
6'3"
194 lb
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Logs four interceptions
Veiga registered one tackle (zero won), six clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Colombia.
Analysis: Veiga delivered the outstanding defensive performance of Saturday's 0-0 draw with Colombia, registering four interceptions, one tackle, one chance created and six clearances across his 90 minutes as Portugal's right centre-back, reading Colombia's transitions with exceptional intelligence and consistently cutting out passes before they could reach Luis Diaz or Jhon Cordoba in dangerous areas. His reading of the game and composure on the ball make him one of the players to watch heading into the Croatia round of 32 fixture.
Two tackles in draw
Veiga had two tackles (zero won) and three clearances in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus DR Congo.
Analysis: Veiga played the full game in Wednesday's 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo, contributing two tackels and three clearances but couldn't have done better on DR Congo's opener since Yoane Wissa was left alone to head it home. Portugal's back line and midfield had to manage a tense finish after DR Congo's first-half stoppage-time equalizer, with the match opening up in transition late. Veiga seems to have a slight edge over Goncalo Inacio to start in central defense during the competition for Portugal.
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