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André Vidigal swaps Wycombe for Alverca in free-transfer homecoming
The Portugal forward, 27, returns to the country where he won the Segunda Liga with Marítimo, signing from the Chairboys on a free transfer.
Portugal forward André Vidigal has completed a free transfer from Wycombe Wanderers to FC Alverca, the move confirmed on 20 August 2026. The 27-year-old, who began his senior career in the Portuguese league system, returns to a club competing in the Campeonato de Portugal, reuniting with the country where he previously lifted the Segunda Liga with Marítimo.
At a glance
- Age 27, position Forward, nationality Portugal
- Free transfer completed 20 August 2026
- Moves from Wycombe (League One) to Alverca (Portugal)
Career context
Vidigal's route to this point has been a circuitous one across southern Europe. The Elvas-born attacker started out at Fortuna Sittard before spending the 2019 winter window at Cypriot side APOEL Nicosia on loan. A return to the Netherlands followed, then a move to Académica in Portugal. After another spell with Fortuna Sittard, he joined Marítimo in July 2021 on a free transfer, where he collected a Segunda Liga winners' medal in the 2020/21 campaign — though the timing of that triumph predates his arrival, suggesting it was earned earlier in his development.
His most recent chapter began in January 2026 when he left Stoke City to sign for Wycombe, making twelve League One appearances and scoring twice. A brief, self-referential registration entry — listing "Cunha Vidigal Andre Filipe" as the incoming party — briefly muddied the record before the Wycombe deal was formalised. Now, just eight months later, he has cut his ties with the Chairboys and headed back to Portuguese football with Alverca.
How he fits at his new club
Alverca, based in Alverca do Ribatejo, compete in the Campeonato de Portugal, the third tier of Portuguese football. For a forward whose API-Football attributes rate his attacking output at 100 — the maximum in that category — there should be ample opportunity to lead the line. His creation (40) and technique (58) scores suggest a player comfortable combining in the final third, while his duels rating (57) indicates he can hold off defenders when required.
During his time at Wycombe, Vidigal started eight of his twelve outings and was introduced as a substitute four times, accumulating 448 minutes in League One. That mix of starts and cameos suggests adaptability — whether deployed as a focal point or rotated in search of fresh impetus. At Alverca, where the tempo and physicality may differ from English football, his experience across Cyprus, the Netherlands and Portugal should help him adapt quickly.
Apps
Goals
Assists
Minutes
Rating
Recent numbers
In the 2025/26 season, Vidigal registered 21 appearances across all competitions for Wycombe and Stoke City's U21 side. His 448 league minutes were split between twelve starts and four substitute appearances, yielding two goals and one assist in League One action.
His shot record shows ten attempts overall, with six finding the target, and he completed 93 passes at the base level. Defensively, he won 21 of 63 duels attempted — a 33% success rate — and drew seven fouls while committing twelve himself.
With Stoke City's U21 side in the Premier League 2 Division One, he added eight appearances, four goals and one assist, though minutes there were not tracked in detail. A single Premier League Cup outing rounded out his season.
His overall season rating sat at 6.74, with a 6.74 average in League One specifically.
Key takeaways
- Homecoming: After spells in England, Cyprus and the Netherlands, Vidigal returns to Portuguese football at the age of 27.
- Free arrival: Alverca acquire a proven goalscorer without paying a transfer fee, minimising financial risk.
- Proven in layers: Across his career, he has operated effectively in multiple leagues, with a maximum attacking attribute rating of 100 indicating strong goalscoring pedigree.
- Immediate fixture: Having signed on 20 August 2026, he will feature in Alverca's upcoming Campeonato de Portugal fixtures.
| Metric | With Wycombe (2025/26) | With Stoke U21 (2025/26) |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 12 | 8 |
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Assists | 0 | 1 |
| Minutes | 448 | Not tracked |
| Duels won | 21/63 | Not tracked |