About João Ferreira
Born 2001. João Ferreira is a Portuguese association football player.
João Diogo Fonseca Ferreira (born 22 March 2001) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a right-back or centre-back for club Saint-Étienne.
Football career
Born in Póvoa de Varzim, Ferreira made his professional debut with Benfica B in a 2–1 win over Estoril Praia in LigaPro on 11 August 2019. On 25 January 2021, he made his debut with the first team in a Primeira Liga 1–1 draw against Nacional.
On 31 August 2021, he joined Vitória de Guimarães on a season-long loan with an option to purchase for €5 million.
Watford On 9 January 2023, Ferriera joined EFL Championship club Watford for an undisclosed fee. He made his league debut on 14 January 2023 as a half time substitute in a 2–0 win against Blackpool and scored the equalising goal in a 1–1 draw against Rotherham a week later in what was his first start for the club.
On 1 August 2023, Ferreira signed for Serie A club Udinese on a season-long loan deal.
Saint-Étienne On 6 August 2025, Ferreira signed for Ligue 2 club Saint-Étienne on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Career statistics
Honours Benfica UEFA Youth League runner-up: 2019–20
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Who is João Ferreira?
Portuguese professional footballer
When was João Ferreira born?
João Ferreira was born on 22 March 2001 in Póvoa de Varzim.
What is João Ferreira's occupation?
João Ferreira is an association football player.
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João Ferreira is Portuguese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: João Ferreira (footballer)
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