Brazilian footballer
João Victor Machado Cruz (born 12 May 2006), known as João Cruz , is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Athletico Paranaense .
Career
Born in São Paulo , João Cruz joined Athletico Paranaense 's youth sides in 2018, aged 12.[ 2] On 4 December 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club, after agreeing to a three-year deal.[ 3]
João Cruz made his first team debut with Furacão on 8 May 2024, coming on as a second-half substitute for Bruno Zapelli in a 5–1 away routing of Deportivo Rayo Zuliano , for the year 's Copa Sudamericana .[ 4] On 6 June, he renewed his link until February 2028,[ 5] and made his Série A debut twenty days later, replacing Nikão in a 2–0 away loss to Cruzeiro .
Career statistics
As of 28 June 2024 [ 6]
Club
Season
League
State League
Cup
Continental
Other
Total
Division
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Athletico Paranaense
2024
Série A
1
0
—
0
0
2[ a]
0
—
3
0
Total
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
3
0
References