João Luiz (footballer, born 1985)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Ramires and the second or paternal family name is Vieira.
João Luiz
Personal information
Full name João Luiz Ramires Vieira
Date of birth (1985-12-20) December 20, 1985 (age 38)
Place of birth Brazil
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007 Rio Branco (SP) – (-)
2007–2014 Marítimo 65 (1)
2010–2011 → Beira Mar (loan) 24 (0)
2014–2015 Adanaspor 14 (1)
2015 Al Riffa 6 (-)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of February 5, 2009

João Luiz Ramires Vieira, known as João Luiz (born December 20, 1985, in Brazil), is a footballer playing as a midfielder.

He made his debut for Marítimo on December 23, 2007, in a 2–1 away victory against União Leiria. His first and so far only goal for the club came in a 4–1 defeat of Sporting Braga at home on April 19, 2008.


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