Giovane Santana do Nascimento

Club career Born in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, São Paulo, Giovane began his career with Red Bull Brasil, but left the club for personal reasons, and only returned to football ahead of the 2021 season with Capivariano. He made his senior debut at the age of just 17 on 29 April 2021, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 0–1 Campeonato Paulista Série A3 away loss against Linense.

Giovane scored his first senior goal on 10 May 2021, netting the winner in a 3–2 home success over Penapolense. After eight first team appearances, he moved to Corinthians on loan on 16 July, being initially assigned to the under-20 squad.

Giovane impressed with the under-20s of Timão, and made his first team – and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A – debut on 10 April 2022, replacing Róger Guedes in a 3–1 away win over Botafogo.

On 28 July 2022, Giovane signed a permanent contract with Corinthians until 2025, as the club paid R$ 3 million for 65% of his economic rights. Giovane's professional debut for Corinthians took place on 10 April 2022, in the game against Botafogo for the Brazilian Championship, which Corinthians won 3-1. Giovane's first goal for Corinthians was scored in a match against Vasco da Gama on 28 November 2023, in the Brazilian Championship. The match was held at São Januário and Corinthians won 4–2.

Giovane left Alvinegro where in total, he played 47 games, with three goals, one assist and the Paulistão 2025 title.

On 8 July 2025, Giovane was announced as a new player of Serie A club Hellas Verona.

Career statistics

Honours Brazil U20 South American U-20 Championship: 2023

Corinthians Campeonato Paulista: 2025