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João Cruz (footballer, born 2006)
Brazilian footballer (born 2006) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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João Victor Machado Cruz (born 12 May 2006), known as João Cruz, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Athletico Paranaense.
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Career
Born in São Paulo, João Cruz joined Athletico Paranaense's youth sides in 2018, aged 12.[2] On 4 December 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club, after agreeing to a three-year deal.[3]
João Cruz made his first team debut with Furacão on 8 May 2024, coming on as a second-half substitute for Bruno Zapelli in a 5–1 away routing of Deportivo Rayo Zuliano, for the year's Copa Sudamericana.[4] On 6 June, he renewed his link until February 2028,[5] and made his Série A debut twenty days later, replacing Nikão in a 2–0 away loss to Cruzeiro.
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Career statistics
- As of 28 June 2024[6]
- Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana
References
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