Esquerdinha (footballer, born 2006)

João Henrique Mendes da Silva (born 28 February 2006), commonly known as Esquerdinha is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left-back for Fluminense.

Club career
Esquerdinha played for Fluminense's youth setup since the age of nine. On 24 March 2022 he signed his first professional contract with the club until 2026. On 26 May 2023 he made his competitive debut in a 0–1 defeat against The Strongest in the Copa Libertadores.

International career
Esquerdinha played for Brazil under-17 team in 2022.