João Basso Explained

João Basso
Fullname:João Othavio Basso
Birth Date:1997 1, df=yes
Birth Place:Curitiba, Brazil
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Santos
Clubnumber:15
Youthyears1:2004–2011
Youthclubs1:Atlético Paranaense
Youthyears2:2011–2013
Youthclubs2:Andraus
Youthyears3:2013–2016
Youthclubs3:Paraná
Years1:2015–2016
Clubs1:Paraná
Caps1:22
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2019
Clubs2:Estoril
Caps2:3
Goals2:1
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Real Massamá (loan)
Caps3:22
Goals3:2
Years4:2019–2023
Clubs4:Arouca
Caps4:118
Goals4:18
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Santos
Caps5:14
Goals5:0
Years6:2024
Clubs6:Estoril (loan)
Caps6:14
Goals6:1
Club-Update:13:29, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

João Othavio Basso (born 13 January 1997) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Santos.

Career

Paraná

Born in Curitiba, Paraná, Basso joined Paraná Clube's youth categories from Andraus, after representing Atlético Paranaense.[1] He made his first team debut on 28 November 2015, coming on as a late substitute for Carlão in a 1–1 Série B away draw against Sampaio Corrêa.[2]

Basso was definitely promoted to the main squad by head coach Claudinei Oliveira on 9 February 2016,[3] and started to become a regular starter for the club during the year's Série B under Marcelo Martelotte, but as a defensive midfielder.[4]

Estoril

On 24 August 2016, Basso moved abroad and was announced at Portuguese Primeira Liga side Estoril Praia.[5] He made his debut for the club on 26 October, starting in a 1–0 away loss against Moreirense, for the season's Taça da Liga.[6]

Basso made his debut in the main category of Portuguese football on 13 January 2017, replacing compatriot Eduardo Teixeira and scoring the equalizer in a 2–1 away loss against Arouca.[7]

Loan to Real Massamá

On 27 July 2017, after just one more match, Basso was loaned to LigaPro side Real Massamá, for one year.[8] He scored twice in 23 appearances overall for the club, before returning to Estoril and being mainly utilized in the under-23 team.

Arouca

On 31 August 2019, Basso signed for Arouca in the Campeonato de Portugal.[9] An immediate starter, he contributed with the club's two consecutive promotions, and renewed his contract until 2024 on 19 August 2022.[10]

Basso acted as team captain during the 2022–23 campaign,[11] as Arouca qualified to the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Santos

On 31 July 2023, Basso returned to his home country after agreeing to a three-and-a-half-year contract with Santos in the Série A.[12] He made his debut for the club on 5 August, starting in a 1–1 home draw against Athletico Paranaense.

Loan to Estoril

On 30 January 2024, following Santos' relegation to the Série B, Basso returned to Estoril on loan until the end of the 2023–24 season.[13]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState leagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Paraná2015Série B10000010
2016Série B1407010220
Total1507010230
Estoril2016–17Primeira Liga21101[14] 041
2018–19LigaPro10000010
Total31101051
Real Massamá (loan)2017–18LigaPro22210232
Arouca2019–20Campeonato de Portugal20530235
2020–21Liga Portugal 2337102[15] 0367
2021–22Primeira Liga3331021364
2022–23Primeira Liga3233060413
Total118188010113719
Santos2023Série A140140
2024Série B000000
Total14000140
Estoril (loan)2023–24Primeira Liga141141
Career total18622701100011121523

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Suspensão de Zé Roberto abre espaço para Basso ser titular no Paraná Clube. Suspension of Zé Roberto opens a spot for Basso to become a starter at Paraná Clube. GloboEsporte.com. pt-BR. 1 March 2016. 17 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Sampaio e Paraná fecham participação na Série B com empate. Sampaio and Paraná end their participation in the Série B with a draw. Gazeta Esportiva. pt-BR. 28 November 2015. 17 July 2023.
  3. Web site: Claudinei projeta utilização de atletas da base no estadual, mas pede cautela. Claudinei projects utilization of youth players in the state league, but asks for caution. GloboEsporte.com. pt-BR. 9 February 2016. 17 July 2023.
  4. Web site: Em fim de contrato e de graça, Paraná perde jogador para time português. Ending contract and on a free transfer, Paraná lose player to Portuguese team. Terra. pt-BR. 8 August 2016. 17 July 2023.
  5. Web site: João Basso oficializado como reforço. João Bosco turn official as an addition. Record. pt. 24 August 2016. 17 July 2023.
  6. Web site: Moreirense-Estoril, 1–0: Cónegos põem fim a ciclo negativo. Moreirense-Estoril, 1–0: Cónegos end poor run. Record. pt. 26 October 2016. 17 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Kuca dá vitória ao Arouca sobre o Estoril aos 90+3. Kuca gives the win to Arouca over Estoril at the 90+3'. Diário de Notícias. pt. 13 January 2017. 17 July 2023.
  8. Web site: João Basso emprestado ao Real. João Basso loaned to Real. Record. pt. 27 July 2017. 17 July 2023.
  9. Web site: João Basso é reforço do FC Arouca.. João Basso is an addition of FC Arouca.. Facebook. FC Arouca. pt. 31 August 2019. 17 July 2023.
  10. Web site: OFICIAL: João Basso renova com o Arouca. OFFICIAL: João Basso renews with Arouca. Mais Futebol. pt. 19 August 2022. 17 July 2023.
  11. Web site: João Basso: "Tenho dentro de mim os requisitos da resiliência e da perseverança". João Basso: "I have inside me the requirements of resilience and perseverance". Record. pt. 21 April 2023. 17 July 2023.
  12. Web site: Santos FC acerta contratação de zagueiro João Basso junto ao Arouca, de Portugal. Santos FC agree the signing of stopper João Basso with Arouca, from Portugal. Santos FC. pt-BR. 31 July 2023. 31 July 2023.
  13. Web site: 30 January 2024 . Santos FC acerta empréstimo de zagueiro João Basso ao Estoril, de Portugal . Santos FC agree loan of centre-back João Basso to Estoril, from Portugal . 30 January 2024 . Santos FC . pt-BR.
  14. Appearance(s) in Taça da Liga
  15. Appearance(s) in the Promotion/relegation play-offs
  16. Web site: 18 April 2023 . Basso has been named Defender of the Month in Liga Portugal bwin for March . 15 October 2023 . Liga Portugal.