Vladimir Orlando Cardoso de Araújo Filho

Avaí (loan) On 24 January 2019, Vladimir joined fellow top tier side Avaí on a one-year loan deal. He became an undisputed starter for the side, winning the Campeonato Catarinense but suffering relegation from the top tier.

Return from loan Initially a backup to Everson, Vladimir became the first-choice after the departure of the former to Atlético Mineiro until suffering a foot injury in August. He was subsequently overtaken by João Paulo.

On 10 November 2020, it was announced that Vladimir and a further six first team players tested positive for COVID-19. On 29 June 2021, after being a third-choice behind João Paulo and John, he rescinded with Santos on a mutual agreement.

Return to Avaí On 2 July 2021, Vladimir returned to Avaí, with the club now in the Série B. The following 13 January, despite being only a backup option to Glédson, he renewed his contract for a further year.

Vladimir started the 2022 season as a second-choice behind new signing Douglas Friedrich, but became a starter after the latter left. On 19 December of that year, he left the club after failing to agree new terms.

Return to Santos On 28 December 2022, Vladimir returned to his first club Santos on a two-year deal. On 29 July of the following year, his contract was extended for a further year.

Vladimir was on Santos' goal during the club's 7–1 away loss to Internacional, the worst defeat of the club's history in the Campeonato Brasileiro; his performance was also heavily criticized by the media.

Loan to Guarani On 16 January 2024, Vladimir was loaned to Guarani for the remainder of the year. A regular starter for most of the season, he suffered a third consecutive relegation. On 14 February 2025, he rescinded his contract with Santos.

Career statistics

Honours Santos Campeonato Paulista: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016 Copa do Brasil: 2010 Copa Libertadores: 2011 Recopa Sudamericana: 2012

Avaí Campeonato Catarinense: 2019