João Victor Vieira Ferreira Sousa (born 27 April 2004), known as João Victor, is a Brazilian
footballer who plays as a
forward
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Forward may also refer to:
People
* Forward (surname)
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* Forward (association football)
* Forward (basketball), including:
** Point forward
** Power forward (basketball)
** Sm ...
for
FC Osaka, on loan from
Ceará SC
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Club career
Born in
São Luís,
Maranhão, João Victor finished his formation with
Ceará
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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
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It is the see city of the R ...
, for
the year's
Copa do Nordeste
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João Victor made his
Série A debut on 30 May 2021, replacing
Cléber in a 3–2 home success over
Grêmio.
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.
International career
In November 2020, João Victor was called up to the
Brazil under-17 team,
but had to withdraw due to an injury.
Career statistics
Club
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References
External links
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2004 births
Living people
Footballers from São Luís, Maranhão
Brazilian men's footballers
Men's association football forwards
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
J3 League players
Ceará Sporting Club players
FC Osaka players
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Japan
Expatriate men's footballers in Japan
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