João Victor (footballer, born 2004)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Victor Vieira Ferreira Sousa | ||
| Date of birth | 27 April 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | São Luís, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Zalaegerszegi TE | ||
| Number | 70 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Náutico | |||
| 2018 | Comercial-MA | ||
| 2019–2021 | Ceará | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2025 | Ceará | 10 | (0) |
| 2023 | → FC Osaka (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2025– | Zalaegerszeg | 1 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 July 2025 | |||
João Victor Vieira Ferreira Sousa (born 27 April 2004), known as João Victor, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Zalaegerszegi TE.
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]
On 17 July 2025, João Victor signed to Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Zalaegerszegi TE.[5]
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.[6]
| Club | Season | League | State League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Ceará SC | 2021 | Série A | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1[a] | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | – | 4[b] | 1 | 7 | 1 | |||||||
| FC Osaka (loan) | 2023 | J3 League | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Zalaegerszegi TE | 2025–26 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Career total | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 1 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste
- ^ Appearance(s) in Copinha
Honours
Ceará
- Campeonato Cearense: 2025
References
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Brazil tehetség érkezett csapatunkhoz" [Brazilian talent has joined our team]. ztefc.hu (in Hungarian). Zalaegerszegi TE Official Website. 17 July 2025.
- ^ João Victor at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
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