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João Moreira (footballer, born 2004)
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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 Porto B, on loan from São Paulo.[2][3] Born in Brazil, he has represented both his country of birth and Portugal at youth level.
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International career
Grandson 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]
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Club career
Moreira 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]
On 29 January 2025, Moreira agreed a loan with FC Porto for one season, and an option to purchase for €3.5 million.[9] The player was sent to Porto B, making his debut in a match against Académico, valid for Liga Portugal 2, on 1 February 2025.[10]
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Career statistics
Club
- As of 8 July 2022
- Notes
- Appearances in the Copa Sudamericana
Honours
São Paulo
São Paulo U17
- Copa do Brasil Sub-17: 2020
- Supercopa do Brasil Sub-17: 2020
Portugal U18
- Torneio Internacional do Porto: 2022[11]
References
External links
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