João Victor (footballer, born January 2007)
Brazilian footballer (born 2007)
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João Victor de Souza Cunha (born 1 January 2007), known as João Victor, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Flamengo.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Victor de Souza Cunha | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brasil[1] | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Flamengo | ||
| Number | 61 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018– | Flamengo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Flamengo | 10 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2023 | Brazil U17 | 2 | (1) |
| 2024– | Brazil U20 | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 7 April 2026 | |||
Club career
Born in Rio de Janeiro, João Victor joined Flamengo's youth sides in 2018, aged 11. In 2024, he helped the under-20 side to win both the 2024 U-20 Copa Libertadores and the 2024 Under-20 Intercontinental Cup.
On 9 September 2024, João Victor renewed his contract with Fla until December 2029.[2] He made his professional – and Série A – debut on 4 December, coming on as a late substitute for Bruno Henrique in a 3–0 away win over Criciúma.[3]
International career
In October 2023, João Victor was called up to the Brazil national under-17 team for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[4]
Career statistics
Honours
Flamengo U20
Flamengo
