João Moreira Sanmartin Souza (born 25 May 2004), known as João Moreira or simply Moreira, is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for São Paulo.[2][3] Born in Brazil, he has represented both his country of birth and Portugal at youth level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Moreira Sanmartin Souza | ||
| Date of birth | 21 May 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | São Paulo | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2024 | São Paulo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | São Paulo | 18 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2021–2022 | Portugal U18[1] | 8 | (0) |
| 2022 | Brazil U20 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 December 2024 | |||
International career
editGrandson of Portuguese parents, João Moreira played in 2021 for the Portugal under-18 team.[1] In August 2022, he was called up to the Brazil under-20 team,[4] but was seriously injured during a training session, which kept him out of action for 9 months.[5] In 2023, he was called up by the Brazil under-23 team to compete in the Pan American Games, but ended up injured again and replaced by Miranda on the final list.[6]
Club career
editMoreira made his professional debut for São Paulo FC against EC Água Santa, on 28 February 2022. He scored his first goal playing in the 2022 Copa Sudamericana, against Universidad Católica, on 7 July.[7] He was also highlighted for his performance in the 2024 Supercopa do Brasil, where Moreira replaced an injured Rafinha.[8]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of 8 July 2022
| Club | Season | League | State League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| São Paulo | 2022 | Série A | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
- Notes
- ^ Appearances in the Copa Sudamericana
Honours
editSão Paulo
São Paulo U20
- Copa do Brasil Sub-20: 2020
- Supercopa do Brasil Sub-20: 2020
Portugal U18
- Torneio Internacional do Porto: 2022[9]
References
edit- ^ a b São Paulo FC (25 August 2021). "Moreira é convocado para a seleção portuguesa Sub-18" (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "Saiba quem é João Moreira, joia de Portugal e que estreia pelo São Paulo hoje (28)" (in Portuguese). jc.ne10.uol.com.br. 28 February 2022.
- ^ "João Moreira - Portugal - 17 anos - Defensor". oGol. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "Conheça João Moreira: luso-brasileiro que irá defender o Brasil no torneio quadrangular Sub-20". UOL Esporte (in Portuguese). 15 August 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Moreira sofre lesão no joelho e será submetido a cirurgia". São Paulo FC (in Portuguese). 30 October 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Moreira, do São Paulo, tem lesão na coxa direita e é cortado do Pan pela seleção brasileira". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Aos 18 anos, Rodriguinho e Moreira marcam pela primeira vez pelo São Paulo em Morumbi lotado". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 8 July 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Destaque no título do São Paulo, Moreira se divide por Brasil e Portugal". Placar (in Portuguese). 5 February 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Sub-18: Portugal vence Torneio Internacional do Porto". Mais Futebol (in Portuguese). 27 March 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
External links
edit- João Moreira at Soccerway
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