Mauro Vilhete

Mauro Vilhete
Personal information
Full name Mauro Alexandre da Silva Vilhete[1]
Date of birth (1993-05-10) 10 May 1993[2]
Place of birth Rio de Mouro, Portugal
Height 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in)[2]
Positions
Team information
Current team
 Hemel Hempstead Town
Youth career
2009–2010 Barnet
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2020 Barnet 199 (19)
2011 → Hendon (loan) 6 (0)
2012 → Boreham Wood (loan) 10 (5)
2012–2013 → Boreham Wood (loan) 14 (2)
2015 → Boreham Wood (loan) 9 (1)
2020–2021 Wingate & Finchley 7 (1)
2021 Hampton & Richmond Borough 3 (1)
2021–2023 Dagenham & Redbridge 65 (8)
2023–2024 Hayes & Yeading United 2 (0)
2023–2024 Southend United 13 (0)
2024 Hornchurch 11 (3)
2024–2025 Hampton & Richmond Borough 36 (11)
2025– Hemel Hempstead Town 0 (0)
International career‡
2023– São Tomé and Príncipe 7 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:52, 1 June 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 18:43, 26 March 2025 (UTC)

Mauro Alexandre da Silva Vilhete (born 10 May 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He plays for Hemel Hempstead Town. Born in Portugal, he plays for the São Tomé and Príncipe national team.

Career

Club

Born in Rio de Mouro, Sintra, Portugal,[3][4] Vilhete moved to Barnet, England at a young age. He attended The Ravenscroft School, where he was tasked with analysing data from Barnet F.C. matches.[5] He joined Barnet's youth team in 2009 after turning down an offer of a scholarship from Aston Villa. Following a series of injuries to first-team regulars, manager Ian Hendon called him into the first-team squad in November 2009, however he only appeared on the bench during this time. In April 2010, he signed a two-year professional contract with the Bees. He made his debut on 1 May 2010 in a 2–0 away defeat to Grimsby Town aged 16,[6] becoming Barnet's youngest ever Football League player, breaking the record of 17 years and 46 days set by Kofi Lockhart-Adams against Cheltenham Town on 24 November 2009,[7] before losing the record to Mathew Stevens on 6 September 2014.[8]

Vilhete scored his first goal for Barnet in October 2010 against Southend United in the Football League Trophy.[9] He agreed a new contract with the club in March 2011.[10] Vilhete joined Hendon on a one-month loan on 4 November 2011, where he made six appearances.[11][12] He then joined Boreham Wood on another one-month loan on 17 February 2012,[13] and on 20 March agreed a loan until the end of the season with Boreham Wood.[14]

On 31 August 2012, Vilhete joined Boreham Wood on loan again until January 2013.[15]

On 25 April 2015, Vilhete scored both goals in a 2–0 win over Gateshead to secure the Conference title for Barnet and promotion back to League Two. He was also awarded the Conference Player of the Month award for April.[16]

Vilhete was loaned to Boreham Wood for a third time on 30 October 2015.[17] He scored a day later, in a 2–3 home defeat against Gateshead.[18]

Martin Allen made Vilhete available on a free transfer at the end of the 2015-16 season,[19] but no move materialised and he worked his way back into first-team contention.

In the 2019-20 season, he made his 200th appearance for the Bees and scored in the National League playoffs against Yeovil Town.[20] He left the club at the end of the season, having scored 25 goals in 235 games across eleven seasons.[21]

On 19 September 2020, Vilhete joined Isthmian League side Wingate & Finchley.[22] In January 2021, he joined Hampton & Richmond Borough on dual registration basis.[23]

On 12 March 2021, Vilhete signed for National League side Dagenham & Redbridge.[24] He spent two years with the club before being released in the summer of 2023.[25]

Vilhete joined Hayes & Yeading United on 9 September 2023. Ten days later he joined Southend United on dual registration,[26] making a brief substitute appearance against Maidenhead United the same day.[27] On 9 February 2024, Southend announced that they had terminated his dual-registration contract and he had left the club.[28] Later that day, he signed for Hornchurch.[29] ending up departing the club in the summer.[30]

In May 2025, Vilhete joined National League South side Hemel Hempstead Town.[31]

International career

Vilhete was born in Portugal to Santomean parents, and moved to England at a young age. In November 2010, Vilhete said he wanted to play international football for either England or Portugal, but said "it would probably be Portugal in the end".[32] In March 2011, he was called up for a training camp with the Portugal national under-18 football team.[33]

In November 2023, he was called up by São Tomé and Príncipe for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.[34]

Style of play

Vilhete has played on both the left and right sides as a full-back and winger, and has also played central midfield for Barnet. He has also played as a forward. He has been described as a utility player.[35][36]

Career statistics

Club

As of end of 2024–25 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Barnet 2009–10[37] League Two 2000000020
2010–11[38][9][39][40][41][42] League Two 20010005[a]4264
2011–12[43][44] League Two 3000002[b]050
2012–13[45] League Two 50—000050
2013–14[46] Conference Premier 30420—1[c]0334
2014–15[46] Conference Premier 30520—1[c]0335
2015–16[47] League Two 150—2000170
2016–17[48] League Two 40310002[d]0433
2017–18[49][50] League Two 32310214[e]0394
2018–19[51] National League 1100—0011
2019–20[52][53] National League 21320—8[f]1314
Total 19919904123523525
Hendon (loan) 2011–12[54] Isthmian League Premier Division 60———60
Boreham Wood (loan) 2011–12[46] Conference South 105———105
2012–13[55] Conference South 14231—3[c]1204
2015–16[46] National League 9120—1[c]0121
Total 39851—414810
Wingate & Finchley 2020–21 Isthmian League Premier Division 7100—2[c]091
Hampton & Richmond Borough 2020–21[46] National League South 31———31
Dagenham & Redbridge 2020–21[46] National League 141———131
2021–22[46] National League 37410—1[c]0394
2022–23[46] National League 14300—00143
Total 65810—10678
Hayes & Yeading United 2023–24 SFL Premier Division South 2010—0030
Southend United 2023–24[46] National League 130——1[c]0140
Hornchurch 2023–24[56] Isthmian League Premier Division 11300—00113
Hampton & Richmond Borough 2024–25[46] National League South 361110—3[c]14012
Career total 374511714134742960
  1. ↑ One appearance and one goal in Football League Trophy, four appearances and three goals in Herts Senior Cup
  2. ↑ One appearance in Football League Trophy, one appearance in Herts Senior Cup
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Appearances in FA Trophy
  4. ↑ Appearances in EFL Trophy
  5. ↑ Three appearances in EFL Trophy, one appearance in Middlesex Senior Cup
  6. ↑ Five appearances in FA Trophy, two appearances and one goal in National League play-offs, one appearance in Middlesex Senior Cup

International

As of match played 24 March 2025
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
São Tomé and Príncipe 202310
202440
202520
Total70

Honours

Barnet

References

  1. ↑ "List of Temporary Transfers of Players under Written Contract Between 01/02/2012 and 29/02/2012" (PDF). The Football Association. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Mauro Vilhete". 11v11. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  3. ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 426. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  4. ↑ "Winter sun for Mauro". barnetfc.com. Barnet F.C. Archived from the original on 16 March 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  5. ↑ "Mauro Vilhete signs as a professional". barnetfc.com. Barnet F.C. Archived from the original on 3 May 2010. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Grimsby 2-0 Barnet". BBC Sport. 1 May 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  7. ↑ "KOFI IS a RECORD-BREAKER". barnetfc.com. Barnet F.C. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  8. ↑ "Martin: "They keep going until the end"". Barnetfc.com. 6 September 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  9. 1 2 "Barnet 1-3 Southend". BBC Sport. 5 October 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  10. ↑ "BARNET: New long-term deal for striker". Times Series. 10 March 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  11. ↑ "MAURO MOVES TO HENDON". barnetfc.com. Barnet F.C. Retrieved 2 February 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  12. ↑ "Greensnet - Official Hendon FC: Appearances - Season 2011/2012". Hendonfc.net. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  13. ↑ "Vilhete joins Wood on loan". Times Series. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  14. ↑ "Vilhete rejoins Wood". Times Series. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  15. ↑ "Vilhete Joins Borehamwood On Loan". barnetfc.com. Barnet F.C. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  16. ↑ Tom Bodell (May 2015). "Barnet's Mauro Vilhete has been named the Conference Player of the Month for April after scoring three goals (From Times Series)". Times-series.co.uk. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  17. ↑ "Super Mauro Returns To Wood « Bwfc". Borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  18. ↑ "Boreham Wood 2-3 Gateshead". BBC Sport. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  19. ↑ "Tom Champion, Ben Tomlinson, Shaun Batt and Mauro Vilhete told they can leave Barnet". BBC Sport. 5 May 2016.
  20. ↑ "Yeovil Town 0-2 Barnet: Bees reach National League semi-finals". BBC Sport. 18 July 2020.
  21. ↑ "Club update". barnetfc.com. Barnet F.C. Archived from the original on 22 June 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  22. ↑ @WinFinchleyFC (19 September 2020). "We are delighted to announce the biggest signing in north London this weekend, as @maurovilhete joins #TeamWingate.…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  23. ↑ VERSATILE VILHETE JOINS THE BEAVERS
  24. ↑ "Mauro Vilhete is a Dagger". Dagenham & Redbridge FC. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  25. ↑ "Dagenham Retained List 2023". Dagenham & Redbridge FC. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  26. ↑ "SQUAD UPDATE". Southend United FC. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  27. ↑ "Southend United 2-0 Maidenhead United". BBC Sport. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  28. ↑ "Mauro Vilhete Leaves The Club". www.southendunited.co.uk. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  29. ↑ "New Signing". hornchurchfc.com. Hornchurch F.C. 9 February 2024.
  30. ↑ "Mauro da Silva Vilhete Departs". hornchurchfc.com. Hornchurch F.C. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  31. ↑ "WELCOME TO THE TUDORS | Mauro Vilhete". www.hemelfc.com. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  32. ↑ "Mauro Vilhete: Barnet's wonderboy on why he turned down Aston Villa". Metro.co.uk. 17 November 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  33. ↑ Arindam Rej (24 March 2011). "London boy with shot at being new Ronaldo". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  34. ↑ ""Eusébio" chama 22 jogadores para Qualificação ao "Mundial 2026"". 13 November 2023.
  35. ↑ "Vilhete relishing being involved in promotion battle". Times Series. 23 March 2015.
  36. ↑ "Vilhete signs three-year deal to remain at Barnet". Times Series. 1 September 2014.
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  38. ↑ "Games played by Mauro Vilhete in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
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  40. ↑ "Downhill Second Half - A Barnet FC Archive | Broxbourne Borough 2-6 Barnet, 24/02/2011 | 2010-2011 Season".
  41. ↑ "Downhill Second Half - A Barnet FC Archive | Cheshunt 0-1 Barnet, 01/03/2011 | 2010-2011 Season".
  42. ↑ "Downhill Second Half - A Barnet FC Archive | Stevenage 1-2 Barnet, 12/04/2011 | 2010-2011 Season".
  43. ↑ "Games played by Mauro Vilhete in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  44. ↑ "SvenskaFans".
  45. ↑ "Games played by Mauro Vilhete in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
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  48. ↑ "Games played by Mauro Vilhete in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
  49. ↑ "Games played by Mauro Vilhete in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
  50. ↑ @BarnetFC (16 January 2018). "#BarnetFC line-up vs @EnfieldFC 🐝👇3️⃣4️⃣ Renell McKenzie-Lyle2️⃣ Dwight Pascal3️⃣ Loïc Hernandez 4️⃣ Fuad Sule…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  52. ↑ "Games played by Mauro Vilhete in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
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  54. ↑ "Games played by Mauro Vilhete - Hendon". Greensnet. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  55. ↑ "Games played by Mauro Vilhete - Aylesbury United". Aylesbury United F.C. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
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