João Bonde Explained

João Bonde
Birth Name:João José Jone Bonde
Birth Date:9 January 1997
Birth Place:Beira, Mozambique
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Ferroviário Beira
Years1:2016–
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Mozambique
Nationalcaps1:14
Nationalgoals1:0

João José Jone Bonde (born 9 January 1997), sometimes known as Maza,[1] is a Mozambican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ferroviário Beira and the Mozambique national team.

Career

Bonde began his senior career with Ferroviário Beira in 2016 in the Moçambola. He helped them win the 2016 and 2023 Moçambola tournaments.[1] [2] He was named he best domestic Mozambican footballer of 2023 by the Mozambican Football Federation.[3]

International

Bonde debuted with the senior Mozambique national team in the 2022 COSAFA Cup where they came in fourth place.[4] He was part of the final squad that went to 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.[5]

Honours

Ferroviário Beira

2016, 2023

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aniversário de um Campeão que Brilha no Ferroviário da Beira. January 9, 2024. IHAPARI.
  2. Web site: FERROVIÁRIO DA BEIRA CAMPEÃO NACIONAL. November 5, 2023.
  3. Web site: CAN'2023: Geny Catamo e Reinildo descatam-se nos convocados de Moçambique. O Jogo.
  4. Web site: COSAFA só com jogadores internos. Folha de Maputo.
  5. Web site: Mozambique coach Conde announces 23-man squad. December 24, 2023. CAF.