Jhosefer
Brazilian footballer (born 2004)
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Jhosefer Raphael Januário (born 9 March 2004), simply known as Jhosefer, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. He currently plays for América Mineiro, on loan from Cruzeiro.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jhosefer Raphael Januário | ||
| Date of birth | 9 March 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Mariana, Brazil | ||
| Position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | América-MG | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2024 | Cruzeiro | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Cruzeiro | 4 | (0) |
| 2025– | → América Mineiro (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 December 2025 | |||
Career
Born in Mariana, Minas Gerais, Jhosefer joined Cruzeiro's youth sides in 2014, aged ten.[1] In June 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club.[2]
Jhosefer made his first team debut on 13 March 2022, coming on as a second-half substitute for Daniel Júnior in a 5–1 Campeonato Mineiro home routing of Pouso Alegre.[3] He featured in a further two matches in the season, but was mainly used in the under-20 team.
On 16 January 2024, Jhosefer signed a one-year contract extension with the Raposa.[4] He made his Série A debut on 18 October, replacing Álvaro Barreal late into a 1–1 home draw against Bahia.[5]
