João Vitor (footballer, born 2005)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Vitor Fonseca da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 29 May 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vasco da Gama | ||
| Number | 60 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2021–2026 | Nova Iguaçu | ||
| 2023–2026 | → Vasco da Gama (loan) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2026 | Nova Iguaçu | 0 | (0) |
| 2026 | → Vasco da Gama (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2026– | Vasco da Gama | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:11, 10 February 2026 (UTC) | |||
João Vitor Fonseca da Silva (born 29 May 2005), known as Mutano or João Vitor, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as either a left-back or a winger for Vasco da Gama.
Career
João Vitor began his career with Nova Iguaçu, and was loaned to Vasco da Gama on 14 October 2023.[1] On 26 December 2025, his loan was extended until the following June.[2]
João Vitor made his senior debut on 18 January 2026, coming on as a late substitute for Victor Luis in a 0–0 Campeonato Carioca home draw against his former side Nova Iguaçu.[3] Eight days later, after another first team appearance, he signed a permanent deal with Vasco, with Nova Iguaçu retaining 50% of his economic rights.[4]
Career statistics
- As of 9 February 2026[5]
| Club | Season | League | State League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Vasco da Gama | 2026 | Série A | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |
| Career total | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ "Vasco contrata jovem atacante do Nova Iguaçu para o sub-20" [Vasco sign young forward of Nova Iguaçu to the under-20s] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ "Vasco renova empréstimo de atacante do Nova Iguaçu que deve ser utilizado no Carioca" [Vasco renew loan of Nova Iguaçu forward who may be used in the Carioca] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 26 December 2025. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ "João Vitor comemora estreia pelo time profissional: 'Uma data que sempre ficará marcada em minha vida'" [João Vitor celebrates his debut for the first team: 'A date that will always be marked in my life'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NetVasco. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ "Vasco faz acordo com o Nova Iguaçu e contrata João Victor em definitivo" [Vasco reach agreement with Nova Iguaçu and sign João Victor permanently] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 26 January 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ João Vitor at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 February 2026.