About Josef de Souza
Born 1989. Josef de Souza is a Brazilian association football player.
Josef de Souza Dias (born 11 February 1989), known as Souza, is a former Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Club career
On 14 September 2020, Souza joined BeÅŸiktaÅŸ.
On 30 March 2023, Souza joined Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan on a free transfer.
On 1 January 2024, Souza returned to Turkey and signed a with Süper Lig club İstanbul Başakşehir. However, his time at İstanbul Başakşehir lasted only six months, as in July 2024, he was announced by Vasco da Gama, the club where he played in the youth categories.
International career On 14 October 2014, Souza made his international debut in a 4-0 away win against Japan in an international friendly game.
Career statistics
Honours Vasco da Gama Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2009
Porto UEFA Europa League: 2010–11 Primeira Liga: 2010–11, 2011–12 Taça de Portugal: 2010–11 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2010, 2011
Beşiktaş Süper Lig: 2020–21 Turkish Cup: 2020–21 Süper Kupa: 2021
Brazil Superclásico de las Américas: 2014
Individual Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2014 Süper Lig Midfielder of the Season: 2020–21
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Josef de Souza?
Brazilian association football player
When was Josef de Souza born?
Josef de Souza was born on 11 February 1989 in Rio de Janeiro.
What is Josef de Souza's occupation?
Josef de Souza is an association football player.
What nationality is Josef de Souza?
Josef de Souza is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Josef de Souza. https://biography.guide/josef-de-souza/
MLA: "Josef de Souza." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/josef-de-souza/.
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