Jocy Barros

Jocy Fernandes Afonso Barros (born 7 August 1985), known as Jó or Jocy,

Career Barros played with Vitoria Riboque in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Portugal While studying at university in Portugal, Racking 17 goals in his first 20 matches for Pampilhosense, Barros thanked the Pampilhosense Fans Group for their support. Over time, while playing in Portugal, he had gotten offers from abroad but declined them, saying that it was too early. In 2014, he indicated a desire to play in play in England or France to learn English or French.

Romania Loaned out to Romanian lower-league team FC Universitatea Ordea until the end of the 2016 season, the Santomean made an impact on the league, notching three goals in his first two matches there.

Post-football career In 2017, soon after announcing his retirement, Barros was appointed sporting director of French regional team Entente Conque Madeleine Victorine.

Barros announced that he would run for the presidency of the São Toméan Football Federation in 2019. He withdrew his nomination before the rescheduled ballot.

In 2025, Barros was involved in running a program for young Santomean footballers called Futebol de Rua.

Personal life Luis Leal and Jairson Semedo are among Barros' local footballing idols.