Background
His father is from Angola while his mother is from the Netherlands.
His father is from Angola while his mother is from the Netherlands.
Feyenoord (2012-present)
Vilhena is a product of the Feyenoord Rotterdam youth academy, joining the club in 2003. After nine years in the club"s youth ranks, he moved up to join parent-club Feyenoord in January 2012. He made his debut for the Rotterdam-based club on 23 January 2012 versus VVV Venlo.
He scored his first goal for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie on 25 November 2012 against Arizona Alkmaar, a game that finished 2–0.
Vilhena was a key player for coach Ronald Koeman during his time at the club Vilhena has represented his country up to Under-21 level
On 5 February 2013, Vilhena scored a goal in his debut for the Netherlands U-21 side. On 6 March 2013, Vilhena was called up for the preliminary squad of the Dutch national team for the first time, only aged 18.