David Sousa

David Sousa Albino (born 4 July 2001), known as David Sousa, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Portuguese Primeira Liga club Casa Pia.

Club career Born in Rio de Janeiro, Sousa joined Botafogo in 2015, after being released by Flamengo. On 18 December 2018, he signed his first professional contract with the club, until July 2022.

Sousa made his first team debut on 18 January 2020, starting in a 0–1 Campeonato Carioca away loss against Volta Redonda. On 8 June, after the departure of Joel Carli, he was definitely promoted to the first team. His Série A debut occurred on 6 September, as he replaced fellow youth graduate Caio Alexandre late into a 2–2 away draw against Corinthians.

On 4 July 2021, Sousa signed a two-year loan deal with Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge which included a purchase option.

He missed the entire 2022–23 season due to a severe knee injury sustained on 6 March 2022.

On 15 January 2024, Sousa signed a contract until the end of the season with RWD Molenbeek.

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