João Victor (footballer, born 2004)
# João Victor (footballer, born 2004)

João Victor Vieira Ferreira Sousa (born 27 April 2004), known as João Victor, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for FC Osaka, on loan from Ceará SC.

## Club career

Born in São Luís, Maranhão, João Victor finished his formation with Ceará. He made his first team debut at the age of 16 on 10 April 2021, coming on as a late substitute for Stiven Mendoza in a 3–0 home win against Salgueiro, for the year's Copa do Nordeste.

João Victor made his Série A debut on 30 May 2021, replacing Cléber in a 3–2 home success over Grêmio.

On 18 February 2023, João Victor abroad to Japan and announcement officially transfer to J3 newly promoted club, FC Osaka for ahead of 2023 season on loan.

## International career

In November 2020, João Victor was called up to the Brazil under-17 team, but had to withdraw due to an injury.

## Career statistics

### Club

    As of the start of 2023 season.

| Club | Season | League | League | League | State League | State League | Cup | Cup | Continental | Continental | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Ceará SC | 2021 | Série A | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ceará SC | 2022 | Série A | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| FC Osaka (loan) | 2023 | J3 League | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 1 |

* ↑ Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste
* ↑ Appearance(s) in Copinha
