Giovani (footballer, born 2004) explained

Giovani
Full Name:Giovani Henrique Amorim da Silva[1]
Birth Date:1 January 2004
Birth Place:Itaquaquecetuba, Brazil
Height:1.82 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Al Sadd
Clubnumber:21
Youthyears1:2014–2022
Youthclubs1:Palmeiras
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:Palmeiras
Caps1:31
Goals1:2
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Al Sadd
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Club-Update:20:20, 27 June 2023 (UTC)

Giovani Henrique Amorim da Silva (born 1 January 2004), simply known as Giovani, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Qatari club Al Sadd.

Club career

Born in Itaquaquecetuba, São Paulo, Giovani joined Palmeiras' youth setup in 2014, aged ten.[2] In September 2020, aged just 16, he was included in the main squad's 50-men list for the 2020 Copa Libertadores.[3]

Giovani made his first team debut on 3 March 2021, coming on as a late substitute for Gustavo Scarpa in a 2–2 Campeonato Paulista away draw against Corinthians.[4] On 1 June, he renewed his contract until 2024.[5] Giovani made his Série A debut on 30 November 2021, starting and scoring his team's second in a 3–1 away win over Cuiabá.[6]

On 27 June 2023, Giovani joined Qatar Stars League club Al Sadd on a five-year contract for a fee reported to be around €9 million.[7] [8] With just under a month at the club, Giovani suffered a significant setback, sustaining a torn cruciate ligament and cartilage injury during a recent friendly match against Raja CA of Morocco, with an estimated recovery time of 8 to 9 months before returning to the field."[9] [10]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Palmeiras2021Série A31100001000141
2022203000100060
202300111100000121
Career total51241102000322

Honours

Palmeiras

2021

2022

2022

2022, 2023

2022

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: Brazil (BRA) . FIFA . 2 . 22 May 2023 . 29 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Giovani: o garoto de quase R$ 500 milhões que quer fazer história no Palmeiras. Giovani: the kid worth nearly R$ 500 million who wants to make history at Palmeiras. Goal. pt-BR. 23 July 2021. 17 February 2022.
  3. Web site: Crias da Academia: veja quem é o garoto de 16 anos inscrito na Liberta. Kids from the Academy: see who is the 16-year-old boy registered in the Liberta. Lance!. pt-BR. 15 September 2020. 17 February 2022.
  4. Web site: Embaixo de muita chuva, Palmeiras sai na frente, mas cede empate ao Corinthians em Dérbi. Under heavy rain, Palmeiras go ahead, but give away draw to Corinthians in the Derby. Lance!. pt-BR. 3 March 2021. 17 February 2022.
  5. Web site: Palmeiras renova com Giovani. Palmeiras renew with Giovani. ge. pt-BR. 1 June 2021. 17 February 2022.
  6. Web site: Atacante de 17 anos homenageia avó depois de primeiro gol pelo Palmeiras. 17-year-old forward honours his grandmother after first goal for Palmeiras. UOL Esporte. pt-BR. 30 November 2021. 17 February 2022.
  7. News: OFFICIAL: Al-Sadd sign Brazilian player Giovani Henrique. 27 June 2023. Al Sadd SC. 27 June 2023. en.
  8. News: Giovani chega ao Catar para finalizar sua transferência do Palmeiras rumo ao Al Sadd. 26 June 2023. Globo Esporte. 27 June 2023. pt.
  9. News: Official: Giovani Henrique suffers torn cruciate ligament injury . 23 July 2023 . Al Sadd SC . 18 January 2024 . en.
  10. News: Official Statement: Successful surgery for Giovani Henrique . 6 August 2023 . Al Sadd SC . 18 January 2024 . en.