João Vitor (footballer, born 1998)

João Vitor de Souza Martins (born 31 March 1998), known as João Vitor, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Chapecoense, on loan from CSP. Mainly a midfielder, he can also play as a right-back.

Career Born in João Pessoa, Paraíba, João Vitor played one Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior for São Paulo Crystal in 2019 before having to spend the entire year sidelined after recovering from a bullet in the face, after an armed robbery. He began his career at CSP in 2020, and subsequently moved to Primavera on loan.

On 7 July 2021, João Vitor moved to Caldense also on loan. He played the 2022 at Primavera again, before spending a period back at Caldense and at CEOV.

On 14 December 2023, João Vitor agreed to a one-year deal with Série B side Vila Nova. On 6 December of the following year, still owned by CSP, he moved to fellow league team Avaí.

On 31 December 2025, Chapecoense announced the signing of João Vitor on a one-year loan deal.

Career statistics

Honours CSP Campeonato Paraibano Segunda Divisão: 2021

Avaí Campeonato Catarinense: 2025