João Batxi Explained

João Batxi
Fullname:João Pedro Fortes Bachiessa
Birth Date:1 May 1998
Birth Place:Sintra, Portugal
Height:1.74 m
Position:Winger
Clubnumber:11
Youthyears1:–2007
Youthclubs1:Núcleo Sintra
Youthyears2:2007–2011
Youthclubs2:Benfica
Youthyears3:2011–2015
Youthclubs3:Real Massamá
Youthyears4:2015–2016
Youthclubs4:Oriental
Youthyears5:2016–2017
Youthclubs5:Tondela
Years1:2017–2019
Caps1:44
Goals1:11
Years2:2019–2022
Caps2:80
Goals2:13
Years3:2022–
Caps3:48
Goals3:5
Nationalyears1:2021–
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:18 August 2024

João Pedro Fortes Bachiessa (born 1 May 1998) known as João Batxi, is a footballer who plays for Russian Premier League club Krasnodar as a winger, mostly on the left. Born in Portugal, he plays for the Angola national team.

Club career

He made his professional debut for Chaves on 16 November 2019 in the Taça da Liga.[1]

On 7 September 2022, Batxi signed a three-year contract with the Russian Premier League club Krasnodar.[2]

On 21 January 2024, Batxi extended his contract with Krasnodar to June 2027.[3]

International career

Born in Portugal, Batxi is of Angolan descent. He was called up to represent the Angola national football team for matches in September 2021. He debuted with Angola in a 1–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification loss to Egypt on 1 September 2021.[4]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chaves B2017–18Divisão de Honra119119
2018–19Campeonato de Portugal29230322
2019–20Campeonato de Portugal4040
Total4411300000004711
Chaves2019–20Liga Portugal 21002020140
2020–21Liga Portugal 232410334
2021–22Liga Portugal 2347101020387
2022–23Primeira Liga4242
Total8013400000508913
Krasnodar2022–23Russian Premier League14380223
2023–24Russian Premier League29150341
2024–25Russian Premier League41201071
Total47515010635
Career total1712922030003019929

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Soccerway. Game Report by Soccerway. 16 November 2019.
  2. Web site: FC Krasnodar. БАТЧИ СТАЛ ИГРОКОМ "КРАСНОДАРА". Batxi joined Krasnodar. 7 September 2022. 7 September 2022. ru.
  3. Web site: FC Krasnodar. "КРАСНОДАР" ПЕРЕПОДПИСАЛ КОНТРАКТ С БАТЧИ. Krasnodar re-signed the contract with Batxi. 21 January 2024. ru.
  4. Web site: FIFA. fifa.com.