Personal information | |||
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Full name | João Victor de Souza Menezes | ||
Date of birth | 16 June 2006 | ||
Place of birth | Mauá, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Left-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Santos | ||
Number | 33 | ||
Youth career | |||
Juventus-SP (futsal) | |||
2016– | Santos | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2024– | Santos | 9 | (0) |
International career | |||
2023 | Brazil U17 | 12 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:45, 26 November 2024 (UTC) |
João Victor de Souza Menezes (born 16 June 2006), commonly known as Souza, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left-back for Santos.
Club career
Born in Mauá, São Paulo, Souza joined Santos' youth setup in 2016, aged nine, after playing for the futsal team of Juventus-SP.[1] On 12 July 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club, after agreeing to a three-year deal.[2]
On 6 February 2024, Souza was registered in the first team squad for the 2024 Campeonato Paulista, after Kevyson's injury.[3] He made his first team debut five days later, coming on as a second-half substitute for goalscorer Hayner in a 2–2 away draw against Mirassol.[4][5]
Mainly a backup to Gonzalo Escobar, Souza played in eight Série B matches as the club achieved promotion back to the top tier as champions. On 28 November 2024, he renewed his contract until 2028.[6]
International career
In September 2022, Souza was called up to the Brazil national under-17 team for a training period aiming the 2023 South American U-17 Championship,[7] which he was included in the 23-man squad on 8 March 2023.[8] A regular starter as the nation lifted the trophy, he was also called up to the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup,[9] playing in four of Brazil's five matches in the competition.
On 17 May 2024, Souza and Santos teammates JP Chermont and Jair were called up to the Brazil national under-20 team for a period of trainings.[10]
Career statistics
- As of 26 November 2024.[11]
Club | Season | League | State League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Santos | 2024 | Série B | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | |||
Career total | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Honours
Santos
Brazil U17
References
- ^ "Lateral Souza e atacante João Victor são observados por Carille após Copinha" [Full-back Souza and forward João Victor are watched by Carille after the Copinha] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Peixe. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Santos assina primeiro contrato profissional com lateral esquerdo do time sub-17" [Santos sign first professional contract with left-back from the under-17 team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Santos inscreve lateral-esquerdo Souza no Campeonato Paulista" [Santos register left-back Souza in the Campeonato Paulista] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Santos sofre gol no fim e empata com o Mirassol fora de casa" [Santos suffer goal in the end and draw with Mirassol away from home] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "Na estreia no profissional, lateral de 17 anos do Santos sofre lesão muscular na coxa" [On his professional debut, Santos' 17-year-old full-back suffers muscular injury in his thigh] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Santos FC renova o contrato do lateral Souza" [Santos FC renew the contract of full-back Souza] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Três atletas do Santos FC são convocados para a Seleção Brasileira sub-17" [Three Santos FC athletes are called up to the Brazil national under-17 team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 23 September 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Souza e JP Chermont são convocados para o Sul-Americano sub-17" [Souza and JP Chermont are called up to the South American U-17 Championship] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 10 March 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Lateral do Santos é convocado para a Copa do Mundo Sub-17" [Santos full-back is called up to the U-17 World Cup] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Peixe. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Jair, Souza e JP Chermont são convocados para a Seleção Brasileira Sub-20" [Jair, Souza and JP Chermont are called up to the Brazil national under-20 team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Peixe. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Souza at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 February 2024.