João Victor (footballer, born 2004)

João Victor Vieira Ferreira Sousa (born 27 April 2004), known as João Victor, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for FC Osaka, on loan from Ceará SC.

João Victor
Personal information
Full name João Victor Vieira Ferreira Sousa
Date of birth (2004-04-27) 27 April 2004
Place of birth São Luís, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 FC Osaka (on loan from Ceará)
Number 36
Youth career
Náutico
2018 Comercial-MA
2019–2021 Ceará
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Ceará 4 (0)
2023– → FC Osaka (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 February 2023, 10:24 (UTC)

Club career

Born in São Luís, Maranhão, João Victor finished his formation with Ceará.[1] He made his first team debut at the age of 16 on 10 April 2021, coming on as a late substitute for Stiven Mendoza in a 3–0 home win against Salgueiro, for the year's Copa do Nordeste.[2]

João Victor made his Série A debut on 30 May 2021, replacing Cléber in a 3–2 home success over Grêmio.[3]

On 18 February 2023, João Victor abroad to Japan and announcement officially transfer to J3 newly promoted club, FC Osaka for ahead of 2023 season on loan.[4]

International career

In November 2020, João Victor was called up to the Brazil under-17 team,[1] but had to withdraw due to an injury.

Career statistics

Club
As of the start of 2023 season.[5]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ceará SC 2021 Série A 103010–1[lower-alpha 1]060
2022 30–4[lower-alpha 2]171
FC Osaka (loan) 2023 J3 League 00–00–00
Career total 4030100051131
  1. Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste
  2. Appearance(s) in Copinha

References
  1. "Conheça João Victor, atacante do Vozão convocado para a Seleção Brasileira Sub-17" [Know João Victor, forward of the Vozão called up to the Brazil under-17 national team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Ceará SC. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  2. "Joia da base do Ceará, João Victor estreia no profissional aos 16 anos e ganha elogios de Guto Ferreira" [Pearl of the youth setup of Ceará, João Victor debuts in the main squad at the age of 16 and earns praise from Guto Ferreira] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 12 April 2021. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  3. "Ceará marca nos acréscimos e acaba com série invicta do Grêmio com T. Nunes" [Ceará score in the stoppage time and end Grêmio's unbeaten run with T. Nunes] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  4. "FW ジョアン ヴィクトール選手 期限付き移籍加入のお知らせ" (Press release). FC大阪. 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  5. João Victor at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 February 2023.


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