 Jô playing forCSKA Moscow in 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | João Alves de Assis Silva[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | (1987-03-20)20 March 1987 (age 38)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–2003 | Corinthians | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2005 | Corinthians | 98 | (14) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2008 | CSKA Moscow | 53 | (30) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2011 | Manchester City | 21 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | →Everton (loan) | 12 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | →Everton (loan) | 15 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | →Galatasaray (loan) | 14 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Internacional | 16 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2015 | Atlético Mineiro | 69 | (17) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Al Shabab | 13 | (8) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Jiangsu Suning | 17 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Corinthians | 51 | (24) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2020 | Nagoya Grampus | 65 | (30) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | Corinthians | 62 | (15) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Ceará | 11 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Al-Jabalain | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Amazonas | 12 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Itabirito | 6 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Brazil U23 | 7 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2014 | Brazil | 20 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:13, 15 February 2025 (UTC) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
João Alves de Assis Silva (born 20 March 1987), known asJô (Brazilian Portuguese:[ʒo]) orJoão Alves,[4][5][6] is a Brazilian former professionalfootballer who played as aforward.
He has previously played forCorinthians,CSKA Moscow,Manchester City,Everton,Galatasaray,Internacional,Atlético Mineiro andNagoya Grampus. Jô made his full international debut for Brazil in 2007, and was in the squads which took bronze at the 2008 Olympics and won the2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, and also played at the2014 FIFA World Cup.
Born inSão Paulo, Jô played for Brazilian sideCorinthians debuting at the 2003 season at the age of 16, being the youngest football player who ever played and scored a goal for the professional team. He made 54 appearances scoring 23 goals. In late 2005, he was transferred to Russian clubCSKA Moscow.
In 2006, Jô became the fourth Brazilian signed by the club within last two years and joinedDaniel Carvalho,Vágner Love, andDudu Cearense.
He scored 14 goals in his first 18 appearances forCSKA Moscow. In theUEFA Champions League, Jô scored two goals in the matches againstInter Milan, one being in a dramatic 4–2 loss at theSan Siro. Altogether Jô appeared in 77 games for CSKA Moscow, scoring 44 goals.
On 31 July 2008,Manchester City signed Jô for an undisclosed value thought to be worth about £19 million, a club record at the time.[7] He scored just one league goal in 4 matches for Manchester City, against Portsmouth,[8] and also scored a brace in the UEFA Cup againstOmonia Nicosia.[9] Jô found it difficult to establish himself in the City team and featured in just 6 games at the start of the2008–09 season.
Jô joinedEverton on loan in February 2009, until the end of the2008–09 season.[10] He made his debut atGoodison Park againstBolton Wanderers, scoring twice in a 3–0 win.[11] He finished the season with five goals from twelve league appearances, though missed out on Everton's run to the2009 FA Cup Final as he wascup-tied after playing the last 20 minutes of Manchester City'sthird round defeat toNottingham Forest.[12]
He returned to Manchester City at the end of the season,[13][14] but re-joined Everton on a season-long loan for2009–10,[15] with the option of a permanent move at the end of that period.[16][17] His first competitive goal in the loan spell was scored againstAEK Athens in aEuropa Leaguegroup game, which Everton went on to win 4–0.[18][19][20] After returning to Brazil without permission over the Christmas period, Everton managerDavid Moyes suspended him for a breach of conduct.[21]
After the breach of conduct at Everton, he returned to Manchester City and was loaned toGalatasaray on the very same day.[22] He scored three goals during his loan spell at Galatasaray.
He returned to Manchester City after his loan spell at Galatasaray expired. Jô scored in his first game back againstPortland Timbers and was also successful in further pre-seasonfriendlies againstNew York Red Bulls,Borussia Dortmund andValencia CF respectively. He then went on to score in the Europa League win against Salzburg[23] and in theLeague Cup loss toWest Bromwich Albion,[24] his fourth and fifth goals for the club.
On 21 November 2010 Jô made a rare start for Manchester City in his team's 4–1 win overFulham. Jô also featured in Manchester City's 3–1 win away toWest Ham before Christmas and scored City's only goal in a 1–1 draw withJuventus in theUEFA Europa League. City won the2010–11 FA Cup, and despite being left out of the squad for thefinal, he contributed five appearances earlier in the cup run.[25]
On 20 July 2011, following a disappointing spell atManchester City, only scoring six goals in 41 appearances, Jô decided to return to Brazil and joinSport Club Internacional.
In May 2012, Jô signed with fellow Brazilian sideAtlético Mineiro, where he formed a striking partnership withRonaldinho. He won theCampeonato Mineiro and helped the club win its firstCopa Libertadores title in 2013, scoring in the final game atMineirão againstOlimpia and finishing as the top scorer in the competition with 7 goals.[26] He also played in both games of Atlético'sRecopa Sudamericana win in 2014.
On 4 November 2014, after a string of acts of indiscipline, Jô was reported released from the club by officials.[27] On 10 January 2015, however, he was reinstated to the squad along withEmerson Conceição andAndré, who had also been suspended, by managerLevir Culpi.[28] On 3 May 2015, after more than 1 year without scoring a single goal, Jô came up as a substitute in the 2015Campeonato Mineiro final againstCaldense and scored the winning goal of the match from an offside position, as Atlético won 2-1 and were crowned champions of the competition for the 43rd time.[29]
In July 2015, Jô signed a deal with Emirati clubAl Shabab.[30]
On 5 February 2016, Jô JoinedJiangsu Suning of theChinese Super League.[31]
Jô signed a three-year deal, on 2 November 2016, to mark his return to his first clubCorinthians. Despite signing for the club in November 2016, he was only permitted to play from 2017 onwards.[32] In 2017, the Brazilian lived a return full of uncertainties augmented by the media putting pressure on Corinthians that was mocked as being the "fourth force of São Paulo state" and his recent past of exaggerated festivities.[33] However, he answered as a professional player performing many consistent and some delightful matches duringseason (2017). Jô became known as "Rei dos Clássicos" that could be translated as king of derbys, after scoring decisive goals against all of Corinthians regional rivals.[34]
On 15 November 2017, Jô scored two goals as Corinthians beatFluminense 3–1 and helped his team clinch the league title[35] and this way, he confirmed his best league season scoring more than 17 goals inCampeonato Brasileiro.[36] Corinthians obtained its seventh trophy in the competition, one of the most disputed leagues in the world; known by its traditional rivalries, fanatic supporters, athletes formation and frequent presence of its teams inIntercontinental Cup andFIFA Club World Cup.[37]A very curious fact that demonstrates Jô's huge change of conduct was seen after the confirmation of Corinthians 2017 league title when he literally refused a cup of beer on the pitch celebration.[38]
On 3 January 2018,Nagoya Grampus announced the signing of Jô.[39] On 24 February, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 win overGamba Osaka.[40]On 5 August 2018, he scored a hat-trick in a 3-2 win againstGamba Osaka.[41] On 26 August, he scored a hat-trick again in a 4-1 win againstUrawa Reds.[42] In August 2018, he scored 10 goals in 5 matches.[43]
On 17 June 2020, Corinthians announced that Jô would make his second return to the club and wear the number 77 as an allusion to the1977 Campeonato Paulista.[44] Jô's third spell atTimão, however, was surrounded by controversy. The striker went to a resort during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in Brazil, wore a green boot – which indirectly alluded to rivalPalmeiras – and missed training. In June 2022, after another absence, Jô and Corinthians terminated their contract.[45]
He then played forCeará in 2022.[46]
On 25 January 2023, Jô joined Saudi Arabian clubAl-Jabalain.[47][48] On 30 January 2023, just five days later, Al-Jabalain announced that they had released Jô from his contract.[49]
On 26 February 2023, Jô announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35.[50]
On 5 January 2024, Jô came back from retirement and signed forrecently-promoted toSérie B sideAmazonas.[51]
On 30 August 2024, Jô joinedCampeonato Brasileiro Série D clubItabirito.
On 13 August 2025, Jô retired from football for a second time.
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Jô received his first call-up to theBrazil national football team in May 2007 and was in the squad to play againstEngland, but did not play. He then made his international debut in a friendly againstTurkey, in June 2007 aged 20.
On 7 June 2013, Jô was called to replaceLeandro Damião for2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, who was withdrawn from the original squad due to an injury.[52] In the opening match on 15 June 2013, he scored his first international goal in a 3–0 victory overJapan. He then scored his second goal forBrazil againstMexico on 19 June 2013.
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Jô was selected in the Brazilian squad for the2014 FIFA World Cup. He made his first appearance in the competition in the second group game, coming on for the last 22 minutes in place ofFred in a goalless draw withMexico. He made another substitute appearance for the same player in the Round of 16 match againstChile, and played the full 90 minutes of the third-place play-off defeat to theNetherlands.
AfterTite was appointed manager of theBrazil national team, Jô believes he can be called up again toSeleção. According to him, it only depends on his working forCorinthians, club where he came back to play for in 2017.[53]
| Club | Season | League | State league | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Corinthians | 2003 | Série A | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 14 | 1 | ||
| 2004 | Série A | 42 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 50 | 10 | |||
| 2005 | Série A | 25 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | – | 2 | 0 | – | 42 | 6 | |||
| Total | 81 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 3 | – | 2 | 0 | – | 106 | 17 | ||||
| CSKA Moscow | 2006 | Russian Premier League | 18 | 14 | – | 7 | 7 | – | 3[c] | 0 | 1[d] | 1 | 29 | 22 | ||
| 2007 | Russian Premier League | 27 | 13 | – | 4 | 1 | – | 6[e] | 2 | 1[d] | 2 | 38 | 18 | |||
| 2008 | Russian Premier League | 8 | 3 | – | 2 | 1 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 10 | 4 | ||||
| Total | 53 | 30 | – | 13 | 9 | – | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 77 | 44 | ||||
| Manchester City | 2008–09 | Premier League | 9 | 1 | – | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7[f] | 2 | – | 18 | 3 | ||
| 2009–10 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2010–11 | Premier League | 12 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6[g] | 2 | – | 24 | 3 | |||
| Total | 21 | 1 | – | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 4 | – | 42 | 6 | ||||
| Everton (loan) | 2008–09 | Premier League | 12 | 5 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 12 | 5 | |||
| 2009–10 | Premier League | 15 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7[g] | 1 | – | 24 | 2 | |||
| Total | 27 | 5 | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | – | 36 | 7 | ||||
| Galatasaray (loan) | 2009–10 | Süper Lig | 13 | 3 | – | 2 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 15 | 3 | |||
| Internacional | 2011 | Série A | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 2[h] | 0 | – | 18 | 2 | ||
| 2012 | Série A | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | 5[h] | 1 | – | 18 | 4 | |||
| Total | 16 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | 7 | 1 | – | 36 | 6 | ||||
| Atlético Mineiro | 2012 | Série A | 29 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 29 | 10 | ||
| 2013 | Série A | 21 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 0 | – | 14[h] | 7 | 2[i] | 0 | 52 | 19 | ||
| 2014 | Série A | 16 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | – | 10[h] | 4 | – | 37 | 8 | |||
| 2015 | Série A | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 3[h] | 0 | – | 9 | 2 | |||
| Total | 69 | 17 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 0 | – | 27 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 127 | 39 | |||
| Al Shabab | 2015–16 | UAE Pro League | 13 | 8 | – | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | – | – | 19 | 16 | |||
| Jiangsu Suning | 2016 | Chinese Super League | 17 | 6 | – | 3 | 1 | – | 6[j] | 4 | – | 26 | 11 | |||
| Corinthians | 2017 | Série A | 34 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 1 | – | 5[k] | 0 | – | 61 | 25 | ||
| Nagoya Grampus | 2018 | J1 League | 33 | 24 | – | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | – | – | 37 | 25 | |||
| 2019 | J1 League | 32 | 6 | – | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | – | – | 37 | 8 | ||||
| Total | 65 | 30 | – | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | – | – | 74 | 33 | |||||
| Corinthians | 2020 | Série A | 30 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 34 | 8 | ||
| 2021 | Série A | 18 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | – | 6[k] | 1 | – | 38 | 8 | |||
| Total | 48 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | – | 6 | 1 | – | 72 | 16 | ||||
| Career total | 457 | 144 | 86 | 25 | 44 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 82 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 691 | 223 | ||
Appearances and goals by national team and year
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11 | 5 | |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 20 | 5 |
Statistics accurate as of match played 12 July 2014[55]
International goals
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 15 June 2013 | Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha,Brasília, Brazil |  Japan | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup |
| 2. | 19 June 2013 | Castelão,Fortaleza, Brazil |  Mexico | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup |
| 3. | 7 September 2013 | Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha,Brasília, Brazil |  Australia | 1–0 | 6–0 | Friendly |
| 4. | 2–0 | |||||
| 5. | 10 September 2013 | Gillette Stadium,Foxborough, United States |  Portugal | 3–1 | 3–1 | Friendly |
Corinthians[54]
CSKA Moscow[54]
Manchester City[54]
Internacional[54]
Atlético Mineiro[54]
Brazil U23
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