João Victor (footballer, born 1998)

João Victor da Silva Marcelino (born 17 July 1998), known as João Victor, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Série A club Vasco da Gama.

Corinthians
Born in Bauru, São Paulo, João Victor joined Corinthians' youth setup for the 2017 season, on loan from Coimbra. The club subsequently bought 55% of his economic rights, with the player signing a permanent contract until July 2021.

In November 2019, after making his senior debut with the B-team in the Copa Paulista, João Victor was loaned to Inter de Limeira for the 2020 Campeonato Paulista. He immediately became a starter at the side, and subsequently joined Série A side Atlético Goianiense on 29 June 2020, also in a temporary deal.

João Victor made his top tier debut on 30 August 2020, coming on as a late substitute for Dudu in a 2–0 home loss against Ceará.

Benfica
On 8 July 2022, Victor signed a five-year contract with Portuguese club Benfica for a fee of €8.5 million for 80% of his economic rights. After being sidelined with a ankle injury for three months, he made his debut for the club on 15 October, replacing António Silva in the 91st minute in the 1–1 draw to Liga 3 side Caldas in the third round of the Taça de Portugal, after extra-time, which Benfica went on to win 6–4 in a penalty shoot-out.

After making three appearances during Benfica's opening half of the season, on 25 January 2023, Victor joined French Ligue 1 club Nantes on loan until the rest of the season.

Vasco da Gama
On 31 December 2023, João Victor returned to Brazil, signing a five-year contract with Série A side Vasco da Gama, for a reported fee of €6 million, which could rise to €8 million with add-ons.

Honours
Benfica


 * Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2023