Josef de Souza

Josef de Souza Dias (born 11 February 1989), known as Souza, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Vasco da Gama.

Club career
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.

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