João Veloso
Personal information
Full name João Miguel Fins Veloso
Date of birth (2005-06-26) 26 June 2005
Place of birth Albufeira, Portugal
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Midfielders
Team information
Current team
 Benfica U23
Number 68
Youth career
2012–2014 CB Loulé
2014–2017 CB Albufeira
2017– Benfica
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Benfica B 0 (0)
International career
2021 Portugal U16 6 (1)
2021–2022 Portugal U17 17 (5)
2022– Portugal U18 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:25, 28 September 2022 (UTC)

João Miguel Fins Veloso (born 26 June 2005) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Benfica U19s.

Professional career

Veloso is a youth product of CB Loulé, CB Albufeira and Benfica. On 18 June 2022, he signed his first professional contract with Benfica.[1] In September 2022, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2005 worldwide.[2]

International career

Veloso is a youth international for Portugal, having played with the Portugal U16s, U17s, and U18s.[3]

Playing style

Veloso is a complete midfielder, with tactical intelligence and strength. He is skilled at maintaining the team's tempo, starts attacking tempo, and can also finish well.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Benfica: João Veloso assina contrato profissional". Maisfutebol.
  2. ↑ Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (28 September 2022). "Next Generation 2022: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  3. ↑ "João Veloso: "A Youth League serve de inspiração"". www.record.pt.
  4. ↑ Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry. "Next Generation 2022: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian – via www.theguardian.com.
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