Tonny Vilhena
{{Short description|Dutch footballer (born 1995)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}}
{{Portuguese name|Trindade|de Vilhena}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Tonny Vilhena
| image = Tonny Vilhena 2019 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Vilhena with Krasnodar in 2019.
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|01|03|df=y}}
| birth_place = Maassluis, Netherlands
| height = 1.75 m
| position = Midfielder
| currentclub = Alanyaspor (on loan from Panathinaikos)
| clubnumber = 52
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = VDL-Maassluis
| youthyears2 = 2003–2012
| youthclubs2 = Feyenoord
| years1 = 2012–2019
| clubs1 = Feyenoord
| caps1 = 208
| goals1 = 36
| years2 = 2019–2022
| clubs2 = Krasnodar
| caps2 = 57
| goals2 = 6
| years3 = 2022
| clubs3 = → Espanyol (loan)
| caps3 = 17
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2022–2023
| clubs4 = Espanyol
| caps4 = 0
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2022–2023
| clubs5 = → Salernitana (loan)
| caps5 = 33
| goals5 = 4
| years6 = 2023–
| clubs6 = Panathinaikos
| caps6 = 26
| goals6 = 1
| years7 = 2025–
| clubs7 = → Alanyaspor (loan)
| caps7 = 14
| goals7 = 2
| nationalyears1 = 2009–2010
| nationalteam1 = Netherlands U15
| nationalcaps1 = 5
| nationalgoals1 = 1
| nationalyears2 = 2010–2011
| nationalteam2 = Netherlands U16
| nationalcaps2 = 6
| nationalgoals2 = 2
| nationalyears3 = 2011–2012
| nationalteam3 = Netherlands U17
| nationalcaps3 = 25
| nationalgoals3 = 9
| nationalyears4 = 2012
| nationalteam4 = Netherlands U19
| nationalcaps4 = 4
| nationalgoals4 = 1
| nationalyears5 = 2013–2016
| nationalteam5 = Netherlands U21
| nationalcaps5 = 23
| nationalgoals5 = 4
| nationalyears6 = 2016–2018
| nationalteam6 = Netherlands
| nationalcaps6 = 15
| nationalgoals6 = 0
| club-update = 16 June 2025
| nationalteam-update = 6 September 2018
| medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's football}}
{{Medal|Country|{{fb|NED}}}}
{{Medal|Comp|UEFA Nations League}}
{{Medal|Silver|2019 Portugal|}}
{{Medal|Comp|UEFA European Under-17 Championship}}
{{Medal|W|2011|}}
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Tonny Emílio Trindade de Vilhena ({{IPA|nl|ˈtɔni viˈleːnaː|lang}}, {{IPA|pt|viˈʎẽnɐ|lang}}; born 3 January 1995) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Süper Lig club Alanyaspor on loan from Panathinaikos. He has represented the Netherlands national team.
Club career
=Feyenoord=
File:Tonny Trindade de Vilhena 2013.jpg in 2013.]]
Vilhena began playing football with the "big boys in the neighbourhood", leading him to join VDL Maassluis, where his relatives used to play for He then became a product of the Feyenoord's youth academy, joining the club in 2003. After being linked a move away from the club, Vilhena signed his first professional contract with Feyenoord, starting 1 July 2011.{{cite news|title=TALENT VAN DE WEEK: TONNY VILHENA|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jong-oranje/63498/talent-van-de-week-tonny-vilhena|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=12 September 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}{{cite news|title=CONTRACT VOOR TRINDADE DE VILHENA|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/21486/contract-voor-trindade-de-vilhena|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=16 July 2011|access-date=4 August 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.feyenoord.nl/nieuws/nieuwsoverzicht/54469|title=Trindade De Vilhena verguld met eerste profcontract|publisher=Feyenoord|language=nl|date=31 March 2011|access-date=4 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731150311/https://www.feyenoord.nl/nieuws/nieuwsoverzicht/54469|archive-date=31 July 2020|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Vilhena opent eigen panna-veldje bij VDL|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/155414/Vilhena-opent-eigen-panna-veldje-bij-VDL|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=26 March 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} After nine years in the club's youth ranks, he moved up to join parent-club Feyenoord in January 2012.{{cite news|title=TRINDADE IS OP DE GOEDE WEG|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/32658/trindade-op-de-goede-weg|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=12 January 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
Vilhena made his debut for the Rotterdam-based club on 22 January 2012 versus VVV Venlo, coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute, losing 2–1.{{cite web|title=Trindade de Vilhena in voorlopige selectie Oranje onder 17|url=http://www.feyenoord.nl/pages/newsdetail/S1/10010000039662-999-10010000000003.aspx|publisher=feyenoord.nl|access-date=10 March 2012|language=nl|date=23 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308223258/http://www.feyenoord.nl/pages/newsdetail/S1/10010000039662-999-10010000000003.aspx|archive-date=8 March 2012|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Onmachtig Feyenoord verliest bij VVV Venlo|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/82623/Onmachtig-Feyenoord-verliest-bij-VVV-Venlo|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=22 January 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}} He then made his first start for the side, starting the whole game, in a 2–0 win against FC Twente on 19 March 2012.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord wint topper bij FC Twente|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/86320/Feyenoord-wint-topper-bij-FC-Twente|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=19 March 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}} After the match, manager Ronald Koeman praised his performance, saying: "If you play so sovereignly, show so much daring and keep it physically ninety minutes long as B-junior then that is very good. It is also nice to have another left leg in the midfield."{{cite news|title=LOF VOOR TRINDADE DE VILHENA|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/35386/lof-voor-trindade-de-vilhena|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=19 March 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena found his first team appearances, mostly from the substitute bench for the rest of the 2011–12 season.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord moet Vilhena afstaan aan KNVB|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/86385/Feyenoord-moet-Vilhena-afstaan-aan-KNVB|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=20 March 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=TRINDADE DE VILHENA KRIJGT VRIJAF|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/36814/trindade-de-vilhena-krijgt-vrijaf|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=23 April 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Voetballer van het Jaar: cijfers Feyenoord en Excelsior|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/87412/Voetballer-van-het-Jaar-cijfers-Feyenoord-en-Excelsior|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=14 April 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena ook tegen Heracles Almelo beschikbaar|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/88082/Vilhena-ook-tegen-Heracles-Almelo-beschikbaar|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=30 April 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Fernandez niet inzetbaar, Bakkal wel|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/88097/Fernandez-niet-inzetbaar-Bakkal-wel|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=1 May 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}} At the end of the season, he made six appearances in all competitions. Following this, Vilhena signed a contract extension with Feyenoord.{{cite news|title=CONTRACTVERLENGING VOOR DE VILHENA|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/37510/contractverlenging-voor-de-vilhena|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=12 May 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
At the start of the 2012–13 season, Vilhena made his UEFA Champions League debut, coming on as a 71st-minute substitute, in a 2–1 loss against Dynamo Kyiv in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third round and was ultimately eliminated from tournament following a 1–0 loss in the second leg.{{cite news|title=Nederlaag met perspectief voor Feyenoord in Kiev|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/91549/Nederlaag-met-perspectief-voor-Feyenoord-in-Kiev|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=31 July 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord redt het niet tegen Dinamo Kiev; CL blijft droom|url=https://www.trouw.nl/home/feyenoord-redt-het-niet-tegen-dinamo-kiev-cl-blijft-droom~a34afb3f/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=7 August 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}} Having started out on the substitute bench, he soon became a first team regular for the side.{{cite news|title=Degelijk Feyenoord wint van PEC Zwolle|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/93265/Degelijk-Feyenoord-wint-van-PEC-Zwolle|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=15 September 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ronald Koeman: 'Ik ga dingen veranderen'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/93597/Ronald-Koeman-Ik-ga-dingen-veranderen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=25 September 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=VILHENA LOERT OP KANS BIJ FEYENOORD|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-19/44234/vilhena-loert-op-kans-bij-feyenoord|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=3 November 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Tonny Vilhena: 'Het is snel gegaan met mij'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/97805/Vilhena-Het-is-snel-gegaan-met-mij|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=12 January 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Pellè en Vilhena nieuwe strafschoppennemers|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/98291/Pelle-en-Vilhena-nieuwe-strafschoppennemers|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=25 January 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kenners verdeeld over discussie Immers/Vilhena|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/98902/Kenners-verdeeld-over-discussie-Immers-Vilhena|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=8 February 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena scored his first goal for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie on 25 November 2012 against AZ Alkmaar, a game that finished 2–0.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord wint op bezoek bij AZ|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/96056/Feyenoord-wint-op-bezoek-bij-AZ|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=25 November 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}} After long months of speculation, he would sign a contract extension with the club on 3 December 2012, keeping him until 2016.{{cite news|title=VILHENA KAN BIJTEKENEN IN DE KUIP|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/40846/vilhena-kan-bijtekenen-de-kuip|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=2 August 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FEYENOORD TEVREDEN OVER VILHENA|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-19/43010/feyenoord-tevreden-over-vilhena|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=3 October 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena: 'Natuurlijk wil ik bijtekenen'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/95798/Vilhena-Natuurlijk-wil-ik-bijtekenen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=19 November 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ronald Koeman: 'Ik adviseer Vilhena om te blijven'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/96290/Ronald-Koeman-Ik-adviseer-Vilhena-om-te-blijven|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=30 November 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Talent Vilhena verlengt contract bij Feyenoord tot 2016|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/talent-vilhena-verlengt-contract-bij-feyenoord-tot-2016|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=3 December 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}} It was later confirmed on 16 January 2013.{{cite news|title=Vilhena ondertekent contract: "Grote dag voor mij"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/225218/vilhena-ondertekent-contract-grote-dag-voor-mij/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 January 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}} In the quarter–finals of the KNVB Cup against SC Heerenveen, he came on as an 85th-minute substitute and successfully converted his penalty to help the club win 7–6 in a shootout following a 2–2 draw.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord na strafschoppen voorbij Heerenveen|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/97051/Feyenoord-na-strafschoppen-voorbij-Heerenveen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=19 December 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}} On 3 February 2013, in Feyenoord's 3–1 win against Willem II, Vilhena became the youngest player for the club to ever score at least two goals in a single Eredivisie-match. He accomplished this feat at the age of 18 years and 31 days.{{cite web|url=http://www.feyenoord.com/pages/newsdetail/S1/10010000014245-999-10010000000003.aspx|title=Vilhena strikes hand Feyenoord first win of the year|publisher=Feyenoord|date=3 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130305234253/http://www.feyenoord.com/pages/newsdetail/S1/10010000014245-999-10010000000003.aspx|archive-date=5 March 2013|url-status=dead}} This was followed up by scoring his fourth goal of the season, in a 3–1 win against AZ Alkmaar.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord in enerverend duel voorbij AZ|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/98971/Feyenoord-in-enerverend-duel-voorbij-AZ|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=10 February 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}} His performance was praised by Cor Pot, saying: "It remains to be seen whether Vilhena can really reach the top. We shouldn't get too excited about that. But he is of course excellent as a left midfielder or shadow striker. Tonny will mainly have to stay on the ground with both feet".{{cite news|title=POT VOORZICHTIG MET VILHENA|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jong-oranje/46974/pot-voorzichtig-met-vilhena|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=5 February 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}} At the end of the 2012–13 season, Vilhena made thirty–one appearances and scored four times in all competitions, having helped the club finish in third place.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord stelt derde plaats veilig|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/102393/Feyenoord-stelt-derde-plaats-veilig|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=12 May 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
At the start of the 2013–14 season, Vilhena played in both legs of the UEFA Europa League Qualification Round against Kuban Krasnodar, losing 3–1 on aggregate.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord komt goed weg met kleine nederlaag|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/106007/Feyenoord-komt-goed-weg-met-kleine-nederlaag|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=22 August 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Europees avontuur Feyenoord ten einde|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/106217/Europees-avontuur-Feyenoord-ten-einde|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=29 August 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}} He then contributed two assists in two consecutive matches against Roda JC and NEC Nijmegen before scoring his first goal of the season, in a 1–0 win against FC Utrecht on 22 September 2013.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord eenvoudig langs Roda JC|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/106349/Feyenoord-eenvoudig-langs-Roda-JC|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=1 September 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord pakt slechts een punt bij NEC|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/106819/Feyenoord-pakt-slechts-een-punt-bij-NEC|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=15 September 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Pover Feyenoord wint nipt van FC Utrecht|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/107087/Pover-Feyenoord-wint-nipt-van-FC-Utrecht|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=22 September 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}} Since the start of the 2013–14 season, Vilhena continued to be a first team regular for Manager Koeman despite facing threats from Otman Bakkal.{{cite news|title=VILHENA WIL MEER DAN VOLDOENDE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jong-oranje/53806/vilhena-wil-meer-dan-voldoende|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=23 September 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Krabbendam: 'Vilhena moet vrezen voor zijn plaats'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/108117/Krabbendam-Vilhena-moet-vrezen-voor-zijn-plaats|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=18 October 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Mossou: 'Niet doen alsof Bakkal nieuwe Maradona is'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/107045/Mossou-Niet-doen-alsof-Bakkal-nieuwe-Maradona-is|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=20 September 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title='Zie niet dat Vilhena nu wel extra traint'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/110037/Zie-niet-dat-Vilhena-nu-wel-extra-traint|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=9 December 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena: 'Mensen vergeten vaak dat ik pas 19 jaar ben'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/114502/Vilhena-Mensen-vergeten-vaak-dat-ik-pas-19-jaar-ben|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=5 April 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}} On 19 January 2014, he scored his third goal of the season and set up the club's first goal of a 5–2 win against Utrecht.{{cite news|title=Sterk Feyenoord wint eenvoudig bij FC Utrecht|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/111434/Sterk-Feyenoord-wint-eenvoudig-bij-FC-Utrecht|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=19 January 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena later scored four more goals later in the season, including a brace against SC Cambuur, in a win that secured the club a Champions League qualifying spot.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord tweede na zege op Go Ahead Eagles|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/114255/Feyenoord-tweede-na-zege-op-Go-Ahead-Eagles|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=30 March 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord wint en verstevigt tweede plaats|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/114369/Feyenoord-wint-en-verstevigt-tweede-plaats|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=2 April 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord zeker van tweede plaats na grote zege|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/115285/Feyenoord-zeker-van-tweede-plaats-na-grote-zege|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=27 April 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}} Despite missing two matches during the 2013–14 season, he featured in a then career-high 32 league games including 29 starts in the league.{{cite news|title=Koeman na afloop: 'Heb er tegenop gezien'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/110550/Koeman-na-afloop-Heb-er-tegenop-gezien|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=18 December 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Tonny Vilhena mist duel met ADO Den Haag|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/111440/Tonny-Vilhena-mist-duel-met-ADO-Den-Haag|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=19 January 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}}
At the start of the 2014–15 season, Vilhena continued to start in the first team, playing in the centre–back position and helped the club beat Zorya Luhansk 5–4 on aggregate in the UEFA Europa League Play–Offs to reach the group stage.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord speelt gelijk tegen Zorya Luhansk|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/119196/Feyenoord-speelt-gelijk-tegen-Zorya-Luhansk|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=21 August 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord worstelt zich naar groepsfase Europa League|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/119427/Feyenoord-worstelt-zich-naar-groepsfase-Europa-League|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=28 August 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord pas in slotminuut langs ADO Den Haag|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/118807/Feyenoord-pas-in-slotminuut-langs-ADO-Den-Haag|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=10 August 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}} However, he found his first team opportunities limited due to poor performance and was placed on the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=Den Ouden: 'Vilhena heeft mij nog niet overtuigd'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/119246/Den-Ouden-Vilhena-heeft-mij-nog-niet-overtuigd|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=23 August 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Rijsbergen: 'Verval Feyenoord baart me zorgen'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/119294/Rijsbergen-Verval-Feyenoord-baart-me-zorgen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=24 August 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Den Ouden: 'Ik zie meer plezier bij Feyenoord'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/120818/Den-Ouden-Ik-zie-meer-plezier-bij-Feyenoord|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=3 October 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}}}
{{cite news|title=Rutten: "Vilhena en Boëtius moeten even geduld hebben"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/264701/ruttten-vilhena-en-boetius-moeten-even-geduld-hebben/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=22 October 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena: "Had mij dit seizoen heel anders voorgesteld"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/266500/vilhena-had-mij-dit-seizoen-heel-anders-voorgesteld/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=21 November 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}} Amid to his first team opportunities, Vilhena made a start in a number of matches as a cover for the absence of players, and to fight for his first team place.{{cite news|title=Vilhena vervangt geschorste Clasie|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/122682/Vilhena-vervangt-geschorste-Clasie|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=21 November 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord boekt belangrijke zege bij Cambuur|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/121631/Feyenoord-boekt-belangrijke-zege-bij-Cambuur|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=26 October 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Woudenberg en Vilhena in basis Feyenoord|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/123456/Woudenberg-en-Vilhena-in-basis-Feyenoord|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=10 December 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Fraser: 'Rutten maakt weloverwogen zijn keuzes'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/123900/Fraser-Rutten-maakt-weloverwogen-zijn-keuzes|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=21 December 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}} In November 2014, he also stated of interest over a new contract.{{cite news|title=Vilhena staat open voor contractverlenging|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/121966/Vilhena-staat-open-voor-contractverlenging|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=3 November 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena was also shortlisted for the Golden Boy but did not win.{{cite news|title=Vilhena genomineerd voor Golden Boy Award|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/121615/Vilhena-genomineerd-voor-Golden-Boy-Award|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=25 October 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}} His lack of first team opportunities led to transfer speculation on whether he would be loaned out to get first team football but eventually stayed at Feyenoord following an intervention from Fred Rutten.{{cite news|title=Rutten: 'Er komt een mooie uitdaging aan'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/124513/Rutten-Er-komt-een-mooie-uitdaging-aan|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=11 January 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Rutten adviseert Vilhena bij Feyenoord te blijven|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/124704/Rutten-adviseert-Vilhena-bij-Feyenoord-te-blijven|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=16 January 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Gouka: 'Vilhena kan niet in Nederland verhuurd worden'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/124728/Gouka-Vilhena-kan-niet-in-Nederland-verhuurd-worden|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=16 January 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Koeman hoopt op bankzitter Vilhena|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/125245/Koeman-hoopt-op-bankzitter-Vilhena|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=30 January 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Southampton wilde Vilhena voor schijntje halen|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/125400/Southampton-wilde-Vilhena-voor-schijntje-halen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=4 February 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}} Despite this, Vilhena continued to have his playing time, mostly coming from the substitute bench for the rest of the 2014–15 season.{{cite news|title=Clasie: 'Vilhena gaat er zeker komen'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/124737/Clasie-Vilhena-gaat-er-zeker-komen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=17 January 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kazim: 'De jonge spelers verdienen de credits'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/126105/Kazim-De-jonge-spelers-verdienen-de-credits|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=19 February 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Rutten: 'Het was een totale offday'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/128305/Rutten-Het-was-een-totale-offday|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=19 April 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}} Despite this, he went on to make thirty–one appearances in all competitions.
At the start of the 2015–16 season, Vilhena started the season well when he scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–2 win against FC Utrecht in the opening game of the season.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord met tien man langs FC Utrecht|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/132221/Feyenoord-met-tien-man-langs-FC-Utrecht|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=8 August 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kuyt tevreden: 'Naïviteit omgezet in karakter'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/132226/Kuyt-tevreden-Naiviteit-omgezet-in-karakter|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=8 August 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}} Over the summer transfer window, Vilhena continued to be linked a move away from Feyenoord, as Sampdoria wanted to sign him but he stayed at the club.{{cite news|title=Pot: 'Feyenoord kan op karakter ver komen'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/132633/Pot-Feyenoord-kan-op-karakter-ver-komen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=21 August 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title= Vilhena 'gewoon' aanwezig bij training|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/132756/Vilhena-gewoon-aanwezig-bij-training|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=26 August 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Martin van Geel komt met voorzichtige doelstelling|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/132915/Martin-van-Geel-komt-met-voorzichtige-doelstelling|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=4 September 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena, however, continued to have his playing time, mostly coming from the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord rekent simpel af met PEC Zwolle|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/133548/Feyenoord-rekent-simpel-af-met-PEC-Zwolle|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=24 September 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Van Bronckhorst: 'Eerste helft Feyenoord-onwaardig'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/133810/Van-Bronckhorst-Eerste-helft-Feyenoord-onwaardig|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=2 October 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena: 'Ik moet verder met mijn carrière'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/134031/Vilhena-Ik-moet-verder-met-mijn-carriere|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=12 October 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Gio: 'Explosie van emotie'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/134521/Gio-Explosie-van-emotie|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=28 October 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena: 'Iedereen zag die bal over de zijlijn'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/134846/Vilhena-Iedereen-zag-die-bal-over-de-zijlijn|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=8 November 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}} Amid to first team football, he was shortlisted for the Golden Boy once again but did not win.{{cite news|title=Vilhena genomineerd voor Golden Boy Award|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/134803/Vilhena-genomineerd-voor-Golden-Boy-Award|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=6 November 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}} By December, Vilhena soon found his way back to the first team plan under the management of Giovanni van Bronckhorst.{{cite news|title=Van Bronckhorst houdt middenveld 'geheim'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/135288/Van-Bronckhorst-houdt-middenveld-geheim|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=22 November 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena en Van der Heijden in basis Feyenoord|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/136092/Vilhena-en-Van-der-Heijden-in-basis-Feyenoord|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=11 December 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena wil met Feyenoord prijzen pakken|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/136853/Vilhena-wil-met-Feyenoord-prijzen-pakken|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=6 January 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord verliest topper van PSV: 0-2|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/137254/Feyenoord-verliest-topper-van-PSV-0-2|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=17 January 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}} He scored two consecutive goals in two matches between 17 December 2015 and 20 December 2015 against Willem II and NEC Nijmegen.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord na verlenging naar kwartfinale beker|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/136342/Feyenoord-na-verlenging-naar-kwartfinale-beker|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=17 December 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Blamerende nederlaag Feyenoord bij NEC|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/136445/Blamerende-nederlaag-Feyenoord-bij-NEC|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=20 December 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena later scored three more goals later in the 2015–16 season, scoring against AZ Alkmaar, FC Utrecht and Groningen.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord krijgt flink pak slaag in Alkmaar|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/137539/Feyenoord-krijgt-flink-pak-slaag-in-Alkmaar|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=24 January 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord weet eindelijk weer wat winnen is|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/139189/Feyenoord-weet-eindelijk-weer-wat-winnen-is|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=28 February 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord in eigen Kuip niet langs Groningen|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/140932/Feyenoord-in-eigen-Kuip-niet-langs-Groningen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=16 April 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}} He then started in the KNVB Cup Final against FC Utrecht and helped the side win 2–1 to win the tournament.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord wint KNVB-beker na winst op FC Utrecht|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/141222/Feyenoord-wint-KNVB-beker-na-winst-op-FC-Utrecht|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=24 April 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena then helped Feyenoord finish third place in the league after beating Willem II 1–0 on 1 May 2016.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord stelt derde plaats veilig in Tilburg|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/141422/Feyenoord-stelt-derde-plaats-veilig-in-Tilburg|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=1 May 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}} At the end of the 2015–16 season, he went on to make thirty–three appearances and scored six times in all competitions. Following this, it was announced by Feyenoord that Vilhena will not be part of the team due to his high wage demands.{{cite news|title=Definitief geen contractverlenging Vilhena|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/133658/Definitief-geen-contractverlenging-Vilhena|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=29 September 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord probeert Vilhena met riante aanbieding alsnog in Rotterdam te houden|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/139860/Feyenoord-probeert-Vilhena-met-riante-aanbieding-alsnog-in-Rotterdam-te-houden|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=17 March 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena: I just wanted the same pay as teammates|url=http://www.football-oranje.com/vilhena-just-wanted-pay-teammates/|publisher=Football Oranje|date=20 May 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}} However a month later the club announced Vilhena had agreed to a new two-year deal, running until mid-2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.feyenoord.com/news/news-overview/Vilhena-agrees-new-Feyenoord-deal|title=VILHENA AGREES NEW FEYENOORD DEAL|publisher=Feyenoord|language=nl|date=21 June 2016|access-date=4 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101051408/https://www.feyenoord.com/news/news-overview/Vilhena-agrees-new-Feyenoord-deal|archive-date=1 January 2019|url-status=live}}
At the start of the 2016–17 season, Vilhena started the whole game in the centre–midfield position, as they lost 1–0 against PSV Eindhoven in the Johan Cruyff Shield.{{cite news|title=Recordhouder PSV voegt weer JC Schaal toe aan collectie|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/301755/recordhouder-psv-voegt-weer-jc-schaal-toe-aan-collectie/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=31 July 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}} In a follow–up match against Groningen in the opening game of the season, he scored his first goal of the season, in a 5–1 win.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord en Elia overtuigen in Groningen: 0-5|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/144876/Feyenoord-en-Elia-overtuigen-in-Groningen-0-5|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=7 August 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}} Since the start of the 2016–17 season, Vilhena continued to regain his first team place, playing in the midfield positions.{{cite news|title=Hoe moet Feyenoord het gemis van Elia opvangen?|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/145439/Hoe-moet-Feyenoord-het-gemis-van-Elia-opvangen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=22 August 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Gouka: 'El Ahmadi en Vilhena ijzersterk blok'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/146406/Gouka-El-Ahmadi-en-Vilhena-ijzersterk-blok|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=16 September 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord al maanden ongeslagen: 'We stijgen boven onszelf uit'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/146765/Feyenoord-al-maanden-ongeslagen-We-stijgen-boven-onszelf-uit|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=26 September 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord in Tilburg zakelijk langs Willem II|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/146980/Feyenoord-in-Tilburg-zakelijk-langs-Willem-II|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=2 October 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Pi-Air en Boskamp: 'Feyenoord maakt indruk'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/147788/Pi-Air-en-Boskamp-Feyenoord-maakt-indruk|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=23 October 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}} On 15 September 2016, he scored his second goal of the season in a 1–0 win against Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord stunt en verslaat Manchester United|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/146349/Feyenoord-stunt-en-verslaat-Manchester-United|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=15 September 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}} A week later, against TOP Oss in the first round of the KNVB Cup, Vilhena captained the side for the first time in his career as they won 4–1 to progress to the next round.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord bekert verder na moeizame zege op Oss|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/146595/Feyenoord-bekert-verder-na-moeizame-zege-op-Oss|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=22 September 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}} He started in every match since the start of the 2016–17 season until missing one match against Go Ahead Eagles on 6 November 2016 for personal reasons.{{cite news|title=Vilhena reist niet mee naar Odessa|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/148090/Vilhena-reist-niet-mee-naar-Odessa|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=31 October 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}{{cite news|title=Feyenoord reist eerder terug voor uitvaart moeder Vilhena|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/148199/Feyenoord-reist-eerder-terug-voor-uitvaart-moeder-Vilhena|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=2 November 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}} He scored on 4 and 11 December 2016 against Sparta Rotterdam and AZ Alkmaar respectively.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord met speels gemak langs Sparta: 6-1|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/149320/Feyenoord-met-speels-gemak-langs-Sparta-6-1|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=4 December 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord oppermachtig in Alkmaar: 0-4|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/149592/Feyenoord-oppermachtig-in-Alkmaar-0-4|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=11 December 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}} On 19 March 2017, Vilhena scored his fourth goal of the season in a 2–1 win against SC Heerenveen.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord vecht zich naar overwinning in Friesland|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/153000/Feyenoord-vecht-zich-naar-overwinning-in-Friesland|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=19 March 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena: 'Sparta-uit was een belangrijke les'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/153009/Vilhena-Sparta-uit-was-een-belangrijke-les|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=19 March 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} However, he was suspended for two matches after an incident involving Mathias Pogba during a 1–0 loss against Sparta Rotterdam on 5 March 2017.{{cite news|title=KNVB start vooronderzoek naar Vilhena|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/152527/KNVB-start-vooronderzoek-naar-Vilhena|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=7 March 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena en Feyenoord niet akkoord met schikkingsvoorstel|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/152584/Vilhena-en-Feyenoord-niet-akkoord-met-schikkingsvoorstel|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=8 March 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} Initially suspended for four matches, Vilhena's suspension was reduced to two matches.{{cite news|title=Aanklager KNVB verhoogt strafeis Vilhena|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/152652/Aanklager-KNVB-verhoogt-strafeis-Vilhena|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=9 March 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Beroepszaak Vilhena op 29 maart|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/152805/Beroepszaak-Vilhena-op-29-maart|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=14 March 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena mist Klassieker, twee duels schorsing|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/153373/Vilhena-mist-Klassieker-twee-duels-schorsing|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=30 March 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} Despite being suspended on two occasions later in the 2016–17 season, he continued to regain his first team place for the side, as he helped the side win the league for the first time since 1999.{{cite news|title=Vitesse stoot titelverdediger Feyenoord uit de beker|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/151063/Vitesse-stoot-titelverdediger-Feyenoord-uit-de-beker|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=26 January 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Dijkhuizen: 'Beslissingen van Gio pakken goed uit'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/151690/Dijkhuizen-Beslissingen-van-Gio-pakken-goed-uit|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=12 February 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Van Bronckhorst: 'Aantonen dat we brede selectie hebben'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/152677/Van-Bronckhorst-Aantonen-dat-we-brede-selectie-hebben|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=10 March 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord waarschijnlijk met Kongolo en Jørgensen|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/153684/Feyenoord-waarschijnlijk-met-Kongolo-en-Jorgensen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=7 April 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title='Zondag kans om het recht te zetten, kan niet altijd'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/154901/Zondag-kans-om-het-recht-te-zetten-kan-niet-altijd|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=12 May 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} Following the tournament win, Vilhena dedicated the league title win to his late mother.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord kampioen van Nederland|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/154959/Feyenoord-kampioen-van-Nederland|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=14 May 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Tonny Vilhena draagt de titel op aan zijn overleden moeder|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/media/73095/Tonny-Vilhena-draagt-de-titel-op-aan-zijn-overleden-moeder|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=15 May 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} He also extended it a further two years in the final year of his initial contract, committing to the club until 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.feyenoord.com/news/news-overview/Tonny-Vilhena-extends-contract-until-2020|title=TONNY VILHENA EXTENDS CONTRACT UNTIL 2020|publisher=Feyenoord|date=3 May 2017|access-date=4 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714035009/https://www.feyenoord.com/news/news-overview/Tonny-Vilhena-extends-contract-until-2020|archive-date=14 July 2017|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2016–17 season, Vilhena made thirty–seven appearances and scoring five times in all competitions.
At the start of the 2017–18 season, Vilhena started the season well when he helped Feyenoord beat Vitesse in the Johan Cruyff Shield 4–2 on penalties following a 1–1 draw throughout the 120 minutes.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord via strafschoppen naar derde Johan Cruijff Schaal|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/157861/Feyenoord-via-strafschoppen-naar-derde-Johan-Cruijff-Schaal|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=5 August 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} Three weeks later on 27 August 2017, Vilhena scored his first goal of the season, in a 5–0 win against Willem II.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord haalt uit tegen Willem II|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/158593/Feyenoord-haalt-uit-tegen-Willem-II|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=27 August 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} Since the start of the 2017–18 season, Vilhena continued to establish himself in the starting eleven, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=Boskamp: 'De ettertjes zijn de beste'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/159435/Boskamp-De-ettertjes-zijn-de-beste|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=20 September 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Pot in FC Rijnmond over Vilhena: 'Een kind in een volwassen lichaam'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/161848/Pot-in-FC-Rijnmond-over-Vilhena-Een-kind-in-een-volwassen-lichaam|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=26 November 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Van Bronckhorst over linksbackpositie: Vilhena of Diks|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/164974/Van-Bronckhorst-over-linksbackpositie-Vilhena-of-Diks|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=16 February 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena mist waardering niet: "Mensen kennen mij uit de media"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/329966/vilhena-zoekt-geen-waardering-mensen-kennen-mij-uit-de-media/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=12 March 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena verklaart doelpuntenproductie: "Schoot vroeger te wild"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/330893/vilhena-verklaart-doelpuntenproductie-schoot-vroeger-te-wild/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=1 April 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}} He made his 150th appearance for the club on 23 September 2017, in a 2–0 loss against NAC Breda.{{cite news|title=Vilhena: 'Ik ben soms te gehaast in de aanval'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/159514/Vilhena-Ik-ben-soms-te-gehaast-in-de-aanval|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=22 September 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Historische nederlaag voor zwak Feyenoord|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/159560/Historische-nederlaag-voor-zwak-Feyenoord|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=23 September 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} This was followed up by scoring his second goal of the season, in a 4–0 win against AZ Alkmaar.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord haalt uit tegen AZ Alkmaar|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/159809/Feyenoord-haalt-uit-tegen-AZ|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=1 October 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena then scored three more goals later in the year, including a brace against Sparta Rotterdam on 17 December 2017.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord in tweede helft langs FC Groningen|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/161827/Feyenoord-in-tweede-helft-langs-FC-Groningen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=25 November 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord haalt keihard uit tegen Sparta in stadsderby|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/162647/Feyenoord-haalt-keihard-uit-tegen-Sparta-in-stadsderby|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=17 December 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} He scored two goals in two consecutive matches between 28 January 2018 and 31 January 2018 against ADO Den Haag and PSV Eindhoven.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord wint van ADO Den Haag in matige wedstrijd|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/164188/Feyenoord-wint-van-ADO-Den-Haag-in-matige-wedstrijd|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=28 January 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord halve finalist na 2-0 zege op PSV|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/164316/Feyenoord-halve-finalist-na-2-0-zege-op-PSV|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=31 January 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena later scored two consecutive goals on two occasions later in the 2017–18 season.{{cite news|title=Praat na over Feyenoord-PSV (1-3)|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/165326/Praat-na-over-Feyenoord-PSV-1-3|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=25 February 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord bekerfinalist na ijskoude avond in De Kuip|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/165441/Feyenoord-bekerfinalist-na-ijskoude-avond-in-De-Kuip|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=28 February 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord schuift op naar plek vier door bijzondere overwinning in Zwolle|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/166166/Feyenoord-schuift-op-naar-plek-vier-door-bijzondere-overwinning-in-Zwolle|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=18 March 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Makkelijke derby voor Feyenoord tegen slecht Excelsior|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/166721/Makkelijke-derby-voor-Feyenoord-tegen-slecht-Excelsior|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=1 April 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}} On 22 April 2018, he played as Feyenoord won the 2018 KNVB Cup Final 3–0 against AZ Alkmaar.{{cite news|title=Prachtgoal Van Persie helpt Feyenoord naar bekerwinst tegen AZ|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/167557/Prachtgoal-Van-Persie-helpt-Feyenoord-naar-bekerwinst-tegen-AZ|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=22 April 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}} Despite being a first team regular for the side, his performance received criticism, with commentator Arman Avsaroglu saying, "I think he is less than last season. Then he was one of the drivers. Feyenoord leaned on him. That role is also his strength and I miss that this season", while Voetbal International's Iwan van Duren said: "The boy has not yet become a man and this should be the time for this season. In that respect, Sofyan Amrabat manifests itself more."{{cite news|title=Kritiek op ontwikkeling Vilhena: 'De jongen is nog geen man geworden'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/161865/Kritiek-op-ontwikkeling-Vilhena-De-jongen-is-nog-geen-man-geworden|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=27 November 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Tomasson in FCR: 'Ophef over Vilhena overdreven'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/162053/Tomasson-in-FCR-Ophef-over-Vilhena-overdreven|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=1 December 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena verklaart zijn juichen: "Sluit me af van buitenwereld"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/324977/vilhena-verklaart-zijn-juichen-sluit-me-af-van-de-buitenwereld/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=26 November 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} During the 2017–18 season Vilhena made 44 appearances and scored 13 goals in all competitions.
At the start of the 2018–19 season, Vilhena started the season well when he helped Feyenoord beat PSV Eindhoven in the Johan Cruyff Shield 6–5 on penalties following a 0–0 draw throughout the 120 minutes.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord pakt Johan Cruijff Schaal met ABBA-systeem|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/171505/Feyenoord-pakt-Johan-Cruijff-Schaal-met-ABBA-systeem|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=4 August 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena scored his first goal of the season on 2 September 2018 in a 4–2 win against NAC Breda.{{cite news|title=Uitblinkende Van Persie helpt Feyenoord langs NAC Breda|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/172427/Uitblinkende-Van-Persie-helpt-Feyenoord-langs-NAC-Breda|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=2 September 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}} He continued as a regular in the starting eleven, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=Schaken in FC Rijnmond: 'Vilhena heeft geen uitdaging meer bij Feyenoord'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/172233/Schaken-in-FC-Rijnmond-Vilhena-heeft-geen-uitdaging-meer-bij-Feyenoord|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=27 August 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Tonny Vilhena: 'Fijn als een trainer mij kan opfokken'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/173148/Tonny-Vilhena-Fijn-als-een-trainer-mij-kan-opfokken|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=21 September 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Cor Pot in FC Rijnmond over klassieker: 'Je krijgt altijd kansen'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/174395/Cor-Pot-in-FC-Rijnmond-over-klassieker-Je-krijgt-altijd-kansen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=26 October 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Berghuis en Vilhena genieten: "Alles kwam samen, geweldig"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/345113/berghuis-en-vilhena-genieten-alles-kwam-samen-geweldig/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=27 January 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}} He scored three goals in the six December matches,{{cite news|title=Gretig Feyenoord zet goede lijn door tegen VVV-Venlo|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/175890/Gretig-Feyenoord-zet-goede-lijn-door-tegen-VVV-Venlo|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=6 December 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord neemt in laatste half uur afstand van FC Emmen|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/175970/Feyenoord-neemt-in-laatste-half-uur-afstand-van-FC-Emmen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=9 December 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord kwartfinalist na kleine en terechte zege op FC Utrecht|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/176414/Feyenoord-kwartfinalist-na-kleine-en-terechte-zege-op-FC-Utrecht|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=20 December 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}} and three more later in the season, scoring against AFC Ajax, De Graafschap and SC Heerenveen.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord droogt Ajax af in historische Klassieker (6-2)|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/177693/Feyenoord-droogt-Ajax-af-in-historische-Klassieker-6-2|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=27 January 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord dendert na de rust over De Graafschap heen|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/178171/Feyenoord-dendert-na-de-rust-over-De-Graafschap-heen|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=9 February 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Feyenoord eenvoudig langs futloos Heerenveen: 3-0|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/180173/Feyenoord-eenvoudig-langs-futloos-Heerenveen-3-0|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=4 April 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}} Despite missing two matches during the 2018–19 season, Vilhena made 35 appearances and scored seven times in all competitions in what would be his last season for Feyenoord.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord leeft met volle ziekenboeg toe naar Trencin-uit|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/336614/feyenoord-leeft-met-volle-ziekenboeg-toe-naar-trencin-uit/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=7 August 2010|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena en Ayoub ontbreken op training Feyenoord|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/178546/Vilhena-en-Ayoub-ontbreken-op-training-Feyenoord|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=19 February 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Van Bronckhorst: 'Vermeer fit, Vilhena twijfelgeval'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/179154/Van-Bronckhorst-Vermeer-fit-Vilhena-twijfelgeval|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=8 March 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}}
Six months after leaving Feyenoord, Vilhena was given a farewell send-off during a match against PSV Eindhoven on 15 December 2019.{{cite news|title=Vilhena neemt afscheid van De Kuip voor Feyenoord-PSV|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/189652/Vilhena-neemt-afscheid-van-De-Kuip-voor-Feyenoord-PSV|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=13 December 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena over afscheid: "Ik werd er zelfs een beetje emotioneel van"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/360763/vilhena-over-afscheid-ik-werd-er-zelfs-een-beetje-emotioneel-van/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 December 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}}
=FC Krasnodar=
On 20 June 2019, Russian club FC Krasnodar announced that Vilhena signed a long-term contract with the club.{{cite web|publisher=FC Krasnodar|url=https://fckrasnodar.ru/team/news/object/?object_id=134659|title=СОСТАВ ЧЕРНО-ЗЕЛЕНЫХ УКРЕПИЛ ТОННИ ВИЛЕНА|trans-title=Tonny Vilhena strengthens the squad of black-and-green|date=20 June 2019|language=ru}} It came after when he wanted to leave Feyenoord when the 2018–19 season was concluded, as well as, the playing style in Russia rather than the money.{{cite news|title=Tonny Vilhena: 'Door Van Bronckhorst langer bij Feyenoord gebleven'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/181547/Tonny-Vilhena-Door-Van-Bronckhorst-langer-bij-Feyenoord-gebleven|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=10 May 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena niet voor geld naar Rusland: "Speelstijl spreekt me aan"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/352265/vilhena-niet-voor-geld-naar-rusland-speelstijl-spreekt-me-aan/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=25 June 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Тонни Вилена: "Краснодар" играет в такой футбол, который мне нравится"|url=https://www.sport-express.ru/football/rfpl/news/tonni-vilena-krasnodar-igraet-v-takoy-futbol-kotoryy-mne-nravitsya-1563763/|publisher=Sport Express|language=ru|date=10 July 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}} Upon joining the club, Vilhena chose to wear number 52 shirt to dedicate to his mother.{{cite news|title=Vilhena eert overleden moeder met rugnummer 52 bij Krasnodar|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/352298/vilhena-eerst-moeder-met-rugnummer-52-bij-fk-krasnodar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=26 June 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}}
He made his FC Krasnodar debut in the opening game of the season, and started the whole game, in a 1–0 loss against Akhmat Grozny.{{cite news|title=Волшебные "ножницы" Бериши. Супергол подрезал амбиции "Краснодара"|url=https://www.sport-express.ru/football/rfpl/reviews/ahmat-terek-1-0-rpl-1-y-tur-14-iyulya-2019-obzor-matcha-video-gola-berishi-1564961/|publisher=Championat.com|language=ru|date=14 July 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}} In a follow–up match against FC Ufa, Vilhena scored his first goal for the club, in a 3–2 win against FC Ufa.{{cite news|title="Краснодар" одержал волевую победу над "Уфой"|url=https://www.sport-express.ru/football/rfpl/news/krasnodar-oderzhal-volevuyu-pobedu-nad-ufoy-1566582/|publisher=Sport Express|language=ru|date=20 July 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}} This was followed up by setting up the club's second goal of the game, in a 3–0 win against PFC Sochi.{{cite news|title=Дубль Игнатьева и удаление Набиуллина — в видеообзоре игры "Краснодар" — "Сочи"|url=https://www.championat.com/football/news-3812471-dubl-ignateva-i-udalenie-nabiullina---v-videoobzore-igry-krasnodar---sochi.html|publisher=Championat.com|language=ru|date=27 July 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}} Since making his debut for FC Krasnodar, he quickly became a first team regular for the side, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=Сборная против Шотландии, "Краснодар" против спартаковского проклятия, "Ювентус" против своего тренера|url=https://www.sport-express.ru/others/reviews/anons-glavnyh-sobytiy-nedeli-sbornaya-rossii-protiv-shotlandii-krasnodar-protiv-spartaka-yuventus-protiv-konte-1594303/|publisher=Sport Express|language=ru|date=4 October 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Тонни Вильена: "РПЛ сильнее Голландии по уровню, здесь тяжелее"|url=https://www.sports.ru/football/1083474390.html|publisher=Sports.ru|language=ru|date=19 February 2020|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title="В России на многие вещи начал смотреть по-другому" – Тонни Вильена о "Краснодаре", РПЛ и Галицком|url=https://www.sports.ru/tribuna/blogs/top1football/2690097.html|publisher=Sports.ru|language=ru|date=7 January 2020|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena then played an important role in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Third Round against FC Porto, scoring and then setting up the club's third goal of the game, in a 3–2 win to send the club through to the next round.{{cite news|title=Шапи-тайм, нервы, победа! "Краснодар" прошел "Порту" в Лиге чемпионов|url=https://www.sport-express.ru/football/champions-league/reviews/portu-krasnodar-2-3-liga-chempionov-3-y-otborochnyy-raund-otvetnaya-igra-13-avgusta-2019-obzor-matcha-video-golov-1574727/|publisher=Sport Express|language=ru|date=14 August 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}} After serving a one match ban due to picking up five yellow cards, he returned to the starting line–up against Arsenal Tula on 29 September 2019, only to be sent–off in the last minute, in a 2–0 win.{{cite news|title=ЦСКА и "Краснодар" извинились за еврокубковый позор. Суперматч на "ВЭБ Арене"!|url=https://www.championat.com/football/article-3856383-cska--krasnodar---32-22-sentjabrja-2019-obzor-matcha-rpl.html|publisher=Championat.com|language=ru|date=22 September 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title="Краснодар" обыграл "Арсенал" и прервал неудачную серию|url=https://www.sport-express.ru/football/rfpl/news/krasnodar-obygral-arsenal-i-prerval-neudachnuyu-seriyu-1592533/|publisher=Sport Express|language=ru|date=29 September 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}} After serving a one match suspension, Vilhena returned to the starting line–up against Dynamo Moscow on 20 October 2019, in a 1–1 draw.{{cite news|title="Динамо" вернуло эмоции и поменяло схему. Это принесло первое очко за месяц|url=https://www.championat.com/football/article-3879165-dinamo---krasnodar---11-20-oktjabrja-2019-obzor-matcha.html|publisher=Championat.com|language=ru|date=20 October 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}} In a follow–up match against Trabzonspor in the UEFA Europa League match, he scored his third goal of the season, in a 2–0 win.{{cite news|title="Краснодар" остался в игре: "Трабзонспор" повержен|url=https://www.sport-express.ru/football/europa-league/reviews/trabzonspor-krasnodar-0-2-liga-evropy-obzor-matcha-1602803/|publisher=Sport Express|language=ru|date=25 October 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}} A month later on 24 November 2019, Vilhena scored his fourth goal of the season, in a 2–1 win against Arsenal Tula.{{cite news|title="Краснодар" обыграл тульский "Арсенал" и вышел на 3-е место в РПЛ|url=https://www.championat.com/football/news-3907661-krasnodar-obygral-tulskij-arsenal-i-vyshel-na-3-e-mesto-v-rpl.html|publisher=Championat.com|language=ru|date=24 November 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}} His performance later earned him December's Player of the Month.{{cite news|title=Вилена стал лучшим игроком "Краснодара" в декабре|url=https://www.sport-express.ru/football/rfpl/news/vilena-stal-luchshim-igrokom-krasnodara-v-dekabre-1623588/|publisher=Sport Express|language=ru|date=18 December 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}} However, he suffered an injury that kept him out for the months.{{cite news|title=Сергей Матвеев: "К матчу со "Спартаком" ждем выздоровления нескольких игроков"|url=https://news.sportbox.ru/Vidy_sporta/Futbol/Russia/premier_league/spbnews_NI1164156_Sergej_Matvejev_K_matchu_so_Spartakom_zhdem_vyzdorovlenija_neskolkih_igrokov|publisher=Sport Box|language=ru|date=1 March 2020|access-date=4 August 2020}} He returned to the starting line–up on 1 July 2020 in a 1–1 draw against FC Rostov.{{cite news|title=Все ясно с одного повтора или неоднозначный пенальти? Карпин и Мусаев — о судействе и игре|url=https://www.sport-express.ru/football/rfpl/reviews/rostov-krasnodar-1-1-karpin-i-musaev-pro-spornoe-sudeystvo-var-i-penalti-rekord-dlitelnosti-matcha-rpl-1687469/|publisher=Sport Express|language=ru|date=1 July 2020|access-date=4 August 2020}} However, Vilhena's return was short–lived when he was sidelined with suspension and his own injury concern.{{cite news|title=Мурад Мусаев: "Краснодар" сам осложнил себе жизнь. График тяжелый, но все играют в таких условиях»|url=https://www.sports.ru/football/1087119095.html|publisher=Sports.ru|language=ru|date=19 July 2020|access-date=4 August 2020}}
=Espanyol=
On 17 January 2022, Krasnodar announced that Vilhena joined Spanish club Espanyol on loan until the end of the season, with an option to buy.{{cite web|publisher=FC Krasnodar|url=https://fckrasnodar.ru/team/news/object/?object_id=141055|title=ТОННИ ВИЛЬЕНА АРЕНДОВАН "ЭСПАНЬОЛОМ"|date=17 January 2022|access-date=18 January 2022|language=ru}} On 12 July 2022, Krasnodar announced that option to buy was activated and Vilhena's rights transferred to Espanyol.{{cite web|publisher=Krasnodar|url=https://fckrasnodar.ru/team/news/object/?object_id=142022|title=ТОННИ ВИЛЬЕНА ПЕРЕШЁЛ В "ЭСПАНЬОЛ"|date=12 July 2022|access-date=12 July 2022|language=ru}}
==Loan to Salernitana==
On 10 August 2022, Vilhena moved to Serie A side Salernitana on loan for one year, with a buyout clause.{{cite web|url=https://www.ussalernitana1919.it/tonny-vilhena-e-un-nuovo-giocatore-della-salernitana/|title=Tonny Vilhena è un nuovo giocatore della Salernitana|trans-title=Tonny Vilhena is a new player of Salernitana|publisher=US Salernitana|language=it|date=10 August 2022|accessdate=10 August 2022}}
=Panathinaikos=
On 7 July 2023, Vilhena signed a four-year contract with Panathinaikos of the Greek Super League
International career
Vilhena is of partial Angolan descent which made him eligible to play for either Netherlands or Angola national teams per FIFA eligibility rules. Vilhena opted to debut for Netherlands at the senior level.
=Youth career=
Vilhena has represented the Netherlands up to Under-21 level. In November 2009, Vilhena was called up to the Netherlands U15 for the first time in his career.{{cite news|title=SELECTIE ONDER 15 VOOR DUELS TURKIJE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-15/442/selectie-onder-15-voor-duels-turkije|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=27 November 2009|access-date=4 August 2020}} He was placed as captain on his Netherlands U15 debut against Turkey U15 on 8 December 2009 and scored his first goal for the U15 side, winning 4–1.{{cite news|title=ONDER 15 RUIM LANGS TURKIJE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-15/418/onder-15-ruim-langs-turkije|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=8 December 2009|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena went on to make five appearances for the U15 side.
In September 2010, Vilhena was called up to the Netherlands U16 squad for the first time in his career.{{cite news|title=DOKTER MAAKT SELECTIE O-16 BEKEND|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-16/13418/dokter-maakt-selectie-o-16-bekend|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=23 September 2010|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=ONDER 16 NEEMT DEEL AAN TOERNOOI|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-16/14634/onder-16-neemt-deel-aan-toernooi|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=13 October 2010|access-date=4 August 2020}} He made his U16 debut on 26 October 2010 in a 2–1 win against France U16.{{cite news|title=Prima vuurdoop Onder 16|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-16/15214/prima-vuurdoop-onder-16|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=26 October 2010|access-date=4 August 2020}} Four days later on 30 October 2010, Vilhena scored his first Netherlands U16 goal, in a 1–0 win against Norway U16.{{cite news|title=ONDER 16 SLUIT AF MET WINST|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-16/15450/onder-16-sluit-af-met-winst|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=30 October 2010|access-date=4 August 2020}} He then scored in a follow–up match, winning 2–0 against Portugal U16 on 4 February 2011.{{cite news|title=OVERTUIGENDE START ONDER 16|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-16/19834/overtuigende-start-onder-16|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=4 February 2011|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena captained the Netherlands U16 for the first time in his career, winning 4–1 win against Israel U16 two days later.{{cite news|title=ONDER 16 VERSLAAT OOK ISRAËL|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-16/19930/onder-16-verslaat-ook-isra%C3%ABl|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=6 February 2011|access-date=4 August 2020}} He went on to make six appearances and scoring two times for the U16 side.
In March 2011, Vilhena was called up to the Netherlands U17 squad for the first time in his career.{{cite news|title=SELECTIE ONDER 17 VOOR BELGIË|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/20666/selectie-onder-17-voor-belgië|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=23 February 2011|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=SELECTIE ONDER 17 VOOR ELITERONDE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/21406/selectie-onder-17-voor-eliteronde|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=14 March 2011|access-date=4 August 2020}} He made his Netherlands U17 debut, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 win against Austria U17 on 24 March 2011.{{cite news|title=PRIMA START VOOR ONDER 17|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/21906/prima-start-voor-onder-17|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=24 March 2011|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena was part of the Netherlands under-17 national team which won European Championship in 2011.{{cite web|url=https://www.feyenoord.nl/nieuws/nieuwsoverzicht/54346|title=Feyenoord hofleverancier voor EK-selectie Oranje onder 17|publisher=Feyenoord|language=nl|date=26 April 2011|access-date=4 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327202657/https://www.feyenoord.nl/nieuws/nieuwsoverzicht/54346|archive-date=27 March 2017|url-status=live}} Vilhena then scored his first goal of the tournament, in a 1–0 win against Romania U17 on 6 May 2011.{{cite news|title=ONDER 17 NAAR HALVE FINALE EN WK|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/23378/onder-17-naar-halve-finale-en-wk|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=6 May 2011|access-date=4 August 2020}} He won the 2011 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship with the Netherlands U-17 team and was also the tournament's joint top scorer with 3 goals.{{cite web|last=Saffer|first=Paul|title=Netherlands see off all comers in Serbia|url=https://www.uefa.com/under17/news/0252-0cdca1d5d847-2c07a28a7e83-1000--netherlands-see-off-all-comers-in-serbia/|publisher=UEFA|access-date=10 March 2012|date=16 May 2011}} A month later, Vilhena was called up to FIFA U-17 World Cup for the U17 squad.{{cite news|title=Stuivenberg kiest wederom voor negen Feyenoorders|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/5207/Stuivenberg-kiest-wederom-voor-negen-Feyenoorders|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=18 May 2011|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Veel Feyenoorders naar WK -17|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/4710/Veel-Feyenoorders-naar-WK-17|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=2 June 2011|access-date=4 August 2020}} He started three times in the tournament, as the Netherlands U17 were eliminated in the group stage.{{cite news|title=WK: ONDER 17 VERLIEST VAN CONGO|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/24990/wk-onder-17-verliest-van-congo|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=19 June 2011|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=WK: ONDER 17 GELIJK TEGEN KOREA|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/25066/wk-onder-17-gelijk-tegen-korea|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=22 June 2011|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=ONDER 17 UITGESCHAKELD OP WK|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/25142/onder-17-uitgeschakeld-op-wk|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=25 June 2011|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena scored his fourth goal for the U17 side, in a 4–1 win against Latvia U17 on 28 October 2011.{{cite news|title=ONDER 17 BEREIKT ELITERONDE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/29882/onder-17-bereikt-eliteronde|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=28 October 2011|access-date=4 August 2020}} He then scored a brace in two consecutive matches between 22 March 2012 and 24 March 2012 against Albania U17 and Republic of Ireland U17.{{cite news|title=O-17 HAALT UIT TEGEN ALBANIË|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/35566/o-17-haalt-uit-tegen-albanië|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=22 March 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=VIDEO: ONDER 17 WINT OPNIEUW|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/35642/video-onder-17-wint-opnieuw|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=24 March 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena was called up to the UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship once again and helped the U17 side win the tournament after scoring the fifth and final penalty in the penalty shootout against Germany U17.{{cite news|title=TRINDADE DE VILHENA LATER NAAR EK|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/37070/trindade-de-vilhena-later-naar-ek|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=1 May 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=ONDER 17 NAAR HALVE FINALE EK|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/37450/onder-17-naar-halve-finale-ek|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=10 May 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=ONDER 17 WEER IN EK-FINALE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/37546/onder-17-weer-ek-finale|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=13 May 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite web|last=Ross|first=Dan|title=Dutch retain crown with shoot-out win|url=https://www.uefa.com/under17/news/0252-0ce01a2ce5e4-44aa904dad5f-1000--dutch-retain-crown-with-shoot-out-win/|publisher=UEFA|access-date=10 March 2012|date=16 May 2012}} Following the conclusion of the UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship, he made twenty–four appearances and scoring eight times in the tournament.
In August 2012, Vilhena was called up to the Netherlands U19 squad for the first time in his career.{{cite news|title=Zeven Feyenoorders in voorlopige selectie onder 19|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/92346/Zeven-Feyenoorders-in-voorlopige-selectie-onder-19|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=22 August 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Zes Feyenoorders bij selectie Oranje onder 19|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/92557/Zes-Feyenoorders-bij-selectie-Oranje-onder-19|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=28 August 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}} He made his Netherlands U19 debut, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 win against Greece U19 on 7 September 2012.{{cite news|title=ONDER 19 KLOPT GRIEKENLAND|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-19/42154/onder-19-klopt-griekenland|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=7 September 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena then scored his first goal for the U19 side, in a 5–0 win against Malta U19 9 October 2012.{{cite news|title=ONDER 19 SIMPEL LANGS MALTA|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-19/43270/onder-19-simpel-langs-malta|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=9 October 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}} He went on to make three appearances and scoring once for the U19 side.
In January 2013, Vilhena was called up to the Netherlands U21 squad for the first time.{{cite news|title=Boëtius, Vilhena en Nelom in voorselectie Jong Oranje|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/98218/Boetius-Vilhena-en-Nelom-in-voorselectie-Jong-Oranje|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=23 January 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}} He scored a goal in his debut for the Netherlands U-21 side, in a 3–2 win against Croatia U21.{{cite news|title=DEBUTANTEN SCHIETEN JO NAAR ZEGE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jong-oranje/47006/debutanten-schieten-jo-naar-zege|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=5 February 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}} Three months later, Vilhena was called up to the Netherlands U21 squad for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Israel.{{cite news|title=EK-SELECTIE JONG ORANJE OPENBAAR|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jong-oranje/50246/ek-selectie-jong-oranje-openbaar|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=17 May 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}} He only made appearance for the U21 side in the tournament, as they were eliminated in the group stage.{{cite news|title=B-elftal Jong Oranje niet opgewassen tegen Spanje|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/103545/B-elftal-Jong-Oranje-niet-opgewassen-tegen-Spanje|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=12 June 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}} Following the tournament, Vilhena scored three more times for the U21 side later in the year.{{cite news|title=Vilhena scoort voor winnend Jong Oranje|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/106514/Vilhena-scoort-voor-winnend-Jong-Oranje|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=5 September 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=PUNTVERLIES VOOR JO IN SLOWAKIJE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jong-oranje/55270/puntverlies-voor-jo-slowakije|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=14 November 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=GELIJKSPEL VOOR JO IN FRANKRIJK|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jong-oranje/55382/gelijkspel-voor-jo-frankrijk|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=18 November 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}} He captained Netherlands U21 for the first time in his career on 11 October 2015 in a 3–1 loss against Slovakia U21.{{cite news|title=Van Beek, Vilhena en Karsdorp in Jong Oranje|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/133759/Van-Beek-Vilhena-en-Karsdorp-in-Jong-Oranje|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=2 October 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title= Jong Oranje-coach: 'Vilhena is een echte winnaar'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/133948/Jong-Oranje-coach-Vilhena-is-een-echte-winnaar|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=8 October 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena met Jong Oranje onderuit tegen Slowakije|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/134019/Vilhena-met-Jong-Oranje-onderuit-tegen-Slowakije|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=11 October 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena made his last appearance for the U21 side on 2 September 2016 against Belarus U21, setting up the equalising goal to finish a 2–2 draw.{{cite news|title=24 SPELERS IN SELECTIE JONG ORANJE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jong-oranje/66562/24-spelers-selectie-jong-oranje|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=26 August 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=AVERIJ JONG ORANJE IN WIT-RUSLAND|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jong-oranje/66658/averij-jong-oranje-wit-rusland|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=2 September 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}} Following this, he went on to make twenty–three appearances and scoring four times for the Netherlands U21.{{cite news|title=Vilhena meldt zich af bij Jong Oranje|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/147010/Vilhena-meldt-zich-af-bij-Jong-Oranje|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=3 October 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}
=Senior career=
On 6 March 2013, Vilhena was called up for the preliminary squad of the Netherlands national team for the first time, only aged 18.{{cite news|title=VILHENA EN BOËTIUS IN VOORSELECTIE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/47878/vilhena-en-boëtius-voorselectie|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=6 March 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}} However, he appeared as an unused substitute for a match against Estonia and Romania.{{cite news|title=Vilhena: 'Als kleine jongen droom je van Oranje'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/100238/Vilhena-Als-kleine-jongen-droom-je-van-Oranje|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=15 March 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena heeft 'veel genoten' bij Oranje|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/100648/Vilhena-heeft-veel-genoten-bij-Oranje|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=27 March 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Van Gaal: 'Vilhena niet in vorm'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/100427/Van-Gaal-Vilhena-niet-in-vorm|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=20 March 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}} Willem van Hanegem stated that it would be disappointing if Vilhena and Jean-Paul Boëtius were not included in the Netherlands squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, which he successfully predicted.{{cite news|title='VILHENA EN BOËTIUS NAAR WK 2014'|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jong-oranje/47166/‘vilhena-en-boëtius-naar-wk-2014’|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=9 February 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=DEFINITIEVE WK-SELECTIE ORANJE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/58146/definitieve-wk-selectie-oranje|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=31 May 2014|access-date=4 August 2020}} After spending three years away from the national team, he was included in the squad for the first time.{{cite news|title=Jordy Clasie en Tonny Vilhena niet bij Oranje|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/105574/Jordy-Clasie-en-Tonny-Vilhena-niet-bij-Oranje|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=9 August 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vilhena in voorselectie Oranje|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/141618/Vilhena-in-voorselectie-Oranje|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=6 May 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}
Vilhena made his Netherlands senior team debut on 4 June 2016, coming on as a 79th-minute substitute, in a 2–0 win against Austria.{{cite news|title=ORANJE SLUIT AF MET KNAPPE ZEGE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/66122/oranje-sluit-af-met-knappe-zege|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=4 June 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}} He did not make his first start for the national side until 31 May 2017, a 2–1 win against Morocco.{{cite news|title=NEDERLANDS ELFTAL HOUDT STAND IN AGADIR: 2-1|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/69513/nederlands-elftal-houdt-stand-agadir-2-1|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=31 May 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena then made three more starts later in the year, as the Netherlands failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Russia.{{cite news|title=ORANJE LEEFT NOG NA VERDIENDE ZEGE OP BULGARIJE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/70553/oranje-leeft-nog-na-verdiende-zege-op-bulgarije|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=3 September 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=ORANJE WINT WEL, MAAR HANGT AAN FLINTERDUN DRAADJE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/70837/oranje-wint-wel-maar-hangt-aan-flinterdun-draadje|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=7 October 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=ORANJE ONDANKS ZEGE DEFINITIEF NIET NAAR WK 2018|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/70876/oranje-ondanks-zege-definitief-niet-naar-wk-2018|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=10 October 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}}
Personal life
Born in Maassluis, Netherlands to an Angolan father and a Dutch mother, Vilhena has a brother and a sister.{{cite web|url=https://www.feyenoord.nl/nieuws/nieuwsoverzicht/familieportret-vilhena-in-nieuwe-feyenoord-magazine|title=FAMILIEPORTRET VILHENA IN NIEUWE FEYENOORD MAGAZINE|publisher=Feyenoord|language=nl|date=26 March 2014|access-date=4 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403135328/https://www.feyenoord.nl/nieuws/nieuwsoverzicht/familieportret-vilhena-in-nieuwe-feyenoord-magazine|archive-date=3 April 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Vilhena verwerkt verlies moeder op het veld|url=https://www.gelderlander.nl/nederlands-voetbal/vilhena-verwerkt-verlies-moeder-op-het-veld~aba997ce/|publisher=Der Gelderlander|language=nl|date=27 January 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} Early in his football career, he was initially known as "Tonny Trindade de Vilhena" before changing it to "Tonny Vilhena" in May 2012.{{cite news|title=TONNY HEET NU TONNY VILHENA|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-17/37178/tonny-heet-nu-tonny-vilhena|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=3 May 2012|access-date=4 August 2020}} Vilhena spoke his fondness of his father, saying: "I didn't expect everything to go so fast in a year. But at the age of eight I already played with boys of about sixteen in my spare time. He is always behind me, but could also be very hard on me. Sometimes he had to pull my ears, for example if I thought I had played a good game. My father sometimes said that I had not been so good at all"{{cite news|title='VADER TROK ME AAN MIJN OREN'|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-19/46574/vader-trok-me-aan-mijn-oren|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=24 January 2013|access-date=4 August 2020}} His father now represented him as his agent, but their working relationship ended in June 2019.{{cite news|title=Vilhena blijft bij Feyenoord|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/143258/Vilhena-blijft-bij-Feyenoord|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=21 June 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title='Ik miste die prikkel, het was tijd om te gaan'|url=https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/ik-miste-die-prikkel-het-was-tijd-om-te-gaan~a325d751/|publisher=Algemeen Dagbladet|language=nl|date=27 June 2019|access-date=4 August 2020}}
Vilhena's factor to staying at Feyenoord instead of moving to Sampdoria was due to his mother's illness in August 2015.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord en Sampdoria akkoord over Vilhena|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/132733/Feyenoord-en-Sampdoria-akkoord-over-Vilhena|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=25 August 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Den Ouden: 'Niet roepen dat Kazim er niks van kan'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/132834/Den-Ouden-Niet-roepen-dat-Kazim-er-niks-van-kan|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=28 August 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}} But this was denied by the family.{{cite news|title=De Wolf: 'Feyenoord moet altijd titelwens uitspreken'|url=https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/132995/De-Wolf-Feyenoord-moet-altijd-titelwens-uitspreken|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=4 September 2015|access-date=4 August 2020}} On 31 October 2016, it was reported that his mother died after a long illness aged 52 and he missed two matches as a result.{{cite news|title=Zeer triest nieuws voor Vilhena, die duel met Zorya mist|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/306617/zeer-triest-nieuws-voor-vilhena-die-duel-met-zorya-mist/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=31 October 2016|access-date=4 August 2020}}{{cite news|title=Bijzonder interview met Janet Vilhena|url=https://www.defeijenoorder.nl/2017/10/31/bijzonder-interview-met-janet-vilhena/|publisher=De Feijenoorder|language=nl|date=31 October 2017|access-date=4 August 2020}} Two years later, he spoke about his mother's death, saying: "To be honest, sometimes I still have moments when I don't realize it. Life goes on, so you don't stop and think about what happened. Sometimes I still think about it, even though it's been two years."{{cite news|title=Vilhena over overlijden moeder: "Soms denk ik er nog steeds aan"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/342251/vilhena-over-overlijden-moeder-soms-denk-ik-er-nog-steeds-aan/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=28 November 2018|access-date=4 August 2020}}
Career statistics
=Club=
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!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes KNVB Cup]{{dead link, Greek Football Cup}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="9"|Feyenoord
|6 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |||
| 2012–13
|Eredivisie |27 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1{{efn|name=UEL|Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 31 | 4 | ||
| 2013–14
|Eredivisie |32 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2{{efn|name=UEL}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 37 | 6 | ||
| 2014–15
|Eredivisie |21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9{{efn|Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, seven appearances in UEFA Europa League}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 31 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16
|Eredivisie |27 | 5 | 6 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 33 | 6 | |||
| 2016–17
|Eredivisie |29 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5{{efn|name=UEL}} | 1 | 1{{efn|name=JCC|Appearance in Johan Cruyff Shield}} | 0 | 37 | 5 | |
| 2017–18
|Eredivisie |33 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 6{{efn|name=UCL|Appearances in UEFA Champions League}} | 0 | 1{{efn|name=JCC}} | 0 | 44 | 13 | |
| 2018–19
|Eredivisie |33 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1{{efn|name=UEL}} | 0 | 1{{efn|name=JCC}} | 0 | 39 | 7 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!208||36||23||4||24||1||3||0||258||41 | ||||||||||
| rowspan="4"|Krasnodar
|20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10{{efn|Four appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, six appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League}} | 2 | colspan="2"|— | 30 | 4 | ||
| 2020–21
|Russian Premier League |24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9{{efn|Seven appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 34 | 3 | ||
| 2021–22
|Russian Premier League |13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 15 | 2 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!57||6||3||1||19||2 | colspan="2"|— | 79 | 9 | |||||||
| Espanyol (loan)
|17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 17 | 1 | |||
| Salernitana (loan)
|33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 26 | 4 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Panathinaikos
|25 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 12{{efn|Six appearances in UEFA Champions League, six appearances in UEFA Europa League}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 41 | 1 | ||
| 2024–25
|Super League Greece |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2{{efn|name=UEL}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 0 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!25 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 43 | 1 | ||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!340 | 48 | 30 | 5 | 57 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 430 | 56 |
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Honours
Feyenoord
- Eredivisie: 2016–17
- KNVB Cup: 2015–16, 2017–18[https://www.ad.nl/dossier-feyenoord-pakt-beker/feyenoord-wint-knvb-beker-mede-dankzij-prachtgoal-van-persie~aa5bde0b/ Feyenoord wint KNVB-beker mede dankzij prachtgoal Van Persie] - AD {{in lang|nl}}
- Johan Cruijff Shield: 2017, 2018
Panathinaikos
Netherlands U17
References
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External links
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- {{WorldFootball.net|tonny-vilhena}}
- [http://www.vi.nl/spelers/carriere/tonny-emilio-trindade-de-vilhena.htm Voetbal International profile]{{dead link|date=January 2025}} {{in lang|nl}}
- {{FIFA player|336100}}
- {{UEFA player|250027015}}
{{Alanyaspor squad}}
{{UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship awards}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Vilhena, Tonny}}
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