João Correia (footballer, born 1996) explained

João Correia
Full Name:João Pedro Araújo Correia
Birth Date:5 September 1996
Birth Place:Setúbal, Portugal
Height:1.75 m
Position:Right back
Currentclub:Pafos
Clubnumber:77
Youthyears1:2005–2007
Youthclubs1:Amarelos
Youthyears2:2007–2009
Youthclubs2:Palhavã
Youthyears3:2009–2012
Youthclubs3:Amarelos
Youthyears4:2012–2015
Youthclubs4:Pinhalnovense
Years1:2015
Caps1:7
Goals1:5
Years2:2015–2020
Caps2:95
Goals2:11
Years3:2019–2020
Clubs3:Chaves (loan)
Caps3:12
Goals3:0
Years4:2020–2024
Clubs4:Chaves
Caps4:109
Goals4:9
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Pafos
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:6 July 2024, 18:05 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:22:18, 24 March 2022 (UTC)

João Pedro Araújo Correia (born 5 September 1996) is a professional footballer who plays for Pafos FC as a right back. Born in Portugal, he plays for the Cape Verde national team.

Football career

On 8 August 2015, Correia made his professional debut with Vitória Guimarães B in a 2015–16 Segunda Liga match against Santa Clara.[1]

International career

Born in Portugal, Correa is of Cape Verdean descent. He was called up to represent the Cape Verde national team for a set of friendlies in March 2022.[2] He debuted with Cape Verde in a 2–0 friendly win over Guadeloupe.[3]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vitória Guimarães2019–20Primeira Liga0000002020
Chaves (loan)2019–20Liga Portugal 21201020150
Chaves2020–212740000274
2021–222820011293
2022–23Primeira Liga2401020270
2023–243031011324
Total1099204211511
Career total12193062200013211

Notes and References

  1. News: 2015-08-08 . Vitória Guimarães B 0-1 Santa Clara . ForaDeJogo.
  2. Web site: João Correia e Kevin Pina chamados à seleção de Cabo Verde. May 28, 2021.
  3. Web site: Live events Guadalupe vs Cape Verde – International Friendly 2022. besoccer.com.