Souza (footballer, born 2006) explained

Souza
Fullname:João Victor de Souza Menezes
Birth Date:16 June 2006
Birth Place:Mauá, Brazil
Height:1.78m
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:Santos
Clubnumber:33
Youthclubs1:Juventus-SP (futsal)
Youthyears2:2016–
Youthclubs2:Santos
Years1:2024–
Clubs1:Santos
Caps1:9
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2023
Nationalteam1:Brazil U17
Nationalcaps1:12
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:21:45, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

João Victor de Souza Menezes (born 16 June 2006), commonly known as Souza, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left-back for Santos.

Club career

Born in Mauá, São Paulo, Souza joined Santos' youth setup in 2016, aged nine, after playing for the futsal team of Juventus-SP.[1] On 12 July 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club, after agreeing to a three-year deal.[2]

On 6 February 2024, Souza was registered in the first team squad for the 2024 Campeonato Paulista, after Kevyson's injury.[3] He made his first team debut five days later, coming on as a second-half substitute for goalscorer Hayner in a 2–2 away draw against Mirassol.[4] [5]

Mainly a backup to Gonzalo Escobar, Souza played in eight Série B matches as the club achieved promotion back to the top tier as champions. On 28 November 2024, he renewed his contract until 2028.[6]

International career

In September 2022, Souza was called up to the Brazil national under-17 team for a training period aiming the 2023 South American U-17 Championship,[7] which he was included in the 23-man squad on 8 March 2023.[8] A regular starter as the nation lifted the trophy, he was also called up to the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup,[9] playing in four of Brazil's five matches in the competition.

On 17 May 2024, Souza and Santos teammates JP Chermont and Jair were called up to the Brazil national under-20 team for a period of trainings.[10]

Honours

Santos

2024

Brazil U17

2023

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lateral Souza e atacante João Victor são observados por Carille após Copinha. Full-back Souza and forward João Victor are watched by Carille after the Copinha. Diário do Peixe. pt-BR. 1 February 2024. 8 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Santos assina primeiro contrato profissional com lateral esquerdo do time sub-17. Santos sign first professional contract with left-back from the under-17 team. UOL Esporte. pt-BR. 12 July 2022. 8 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Santos inscreve lateral-esquerdo Souza no Campeonato Paulista. Santos register left-back Souza in the Campeonato Paulista. ge. pt-BR. 6 February 2024. 8 February 2024.
  4. Web site: Santos sofre gol no fim e empata com o Mirassol fora de casa. Santos suffer goal in the end and draw with Mirassol away from home. ge. pt-BR. 11 February 2024. 12 February 2024.
  5. Web site: Na estreia no profissional, lateral de 17 anos do Santos sofre lesão muscular na coxa. On his professional debut, Santos' 17-year-old full-back suffers muscular injury in his thigh. Gazeta Esportiva. pt-BR. 12 February 2024. 13 February 2024.
  6. Web site: Santos FC renova o contrato do lateral Souza. Santos FC renew the contract of full-back Souza. Santos FC. pt-BR. 28 November 2024. 29 November 2024.
  7. Web site: Três atletas do Santos FC são convocados para a Seleção Brasileira sub-17. Three Santos FC athletes are called up to the Brazil national under-17 team. Santos FC. pt-BR. 23 September 2022. 8 February 2024.
  8. Web site: Souza e JP Chermont são convocados para o Sul-Americano sub-17. Souza and JP Chermont are called up to the South American U-17 Championship. Santos FC. pt-BR. 10 March 2023. 8 February 2024.
  9. Web site: Lateral do Santos é convocado para a Copa do Mundo Sub-17. Santos full-back is called up to the U-17 World Cup. Diário do Peixe. pt-BR. 11 October 2023. 8 February 2024.
  10. Web site: Jair, Souza e JP Chermont são convocados para a Seleção Brasileira Sub-20. Jair, Souza and JP Chermont are called up to the Brazil national under-20 team. Diário do Peixe. pt-BR. 17 May 2024. 12 June 2024.

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