[5] However, despite being afforded plenty of minutes across 13 appearances, he failed to impress and on 15 August, the club announced that after analyzing the first six months together with the player, they ultimately came to the decision to end the loan early.
[9] He was named player of the week by the Swiss Super League and the strike ultimately earned Basel's Goal of the Season award.
[16] On 8 September 2023 he won his first cap for Portugal at under-21 level, playing the 3–0 win against Andorra in the 2023 UEFA European Championship qualification campaign,[17] and scored his first goal against Belarus, in a 6–1 rout at the same phase.
[21] A left-footed versatile defender, Veiga started out playing as a defensive midfielder, while also filling in at center back or left-back during his spell at Basel, under manager Timo Schultz.
His style combines physicality, athleticism, and technical skill, making him effective in breaking up play, tackling, and distributing the ball from deep areas.
His physical attributes and aggressive nature make him effective in duels, while his athleticism and long strides provide speed and coverage, allowing him to recover and press opponents quickly.
In possession, his passing ability stands out, as he can switch play effortlessly and deliver precise long balls, often breaking the lines and initiating attacks.