Velloso (footballer, born 1968)

Wagner Fernando Velloso (born 22 September 1968), is a Brazilian former professional footballer and former manager who currently works as a pundit for Bandeirantes.

Born in Araras, São Paulo, Velloso was a product of Palmeiras' youth system, and made his debut for Verdão in a friendly match on 28 August 1988 at the age of 19, in a 6–1 win against Operário de Ponta Grossa.

Not getting too much playing time and following the acquisition of Carlos, on 1992, Velloso was sent on loan to his hometown club, União São João.

Back in Palmeiras for the 1993 Campeonato Paulista, Velloso established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper once again, before losing his place to Sérgio following an injury.

[3] Two years later he would make up for that error, leading the club to victory in the 1998 Copa do Brasil, and also being nominated as the best goalkeeper of the tournament.

[4] He helped Atlético reach the 1999 Campeonato Brasileiro finals against Corinthians, losing the title after a tiebreaker match.

[7] Although he left on a sour note, Velloso was constantly praised by the fans during his time at Galo, making 231 appearances between 1999 and 2004.

After Pintado left for Taubaté, in November 2006 Velloso became manager of Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense side CENE.

"The club didn't have much money, the squad was filled with many young players and we were close to reaching the goal set for the season, which was to qualify for the Série C. But they [directors] thought it best to change", he stated.

Velloso had another opportunity as an intern, this time under Portugal national team manager Luiz Felipe Scolari during the UEFA Euro 2008.

[15][16] Soon after, Velloso signed as coach of Mogi Mirim for the 2009 Copa Paulista, leaving the team after reaching the semifinals.