In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Mendes and the second or paternal family name is da Silva.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Henrique Mendes da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | (2006-02-28) 28 February 2006 (age 18) | ||
| Place of birth | São Gonçalo, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Fluminense | ||
| Number | 53 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2024 | Fluminense | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Fluminense | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2022 | Brazil U17 | 4 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:45, 9 July 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 August 2023 | |||
João Henrique Mendes da Silva (born 28 February 2006), commonly known as Esquerdinha is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left-back for Fluminense.
Club career
Esquerdinha played for Fluminense's youth setup since the age of nine. On 24 March 2022 he signed his first professional contract with the club until 2026. On 26 May 2023 he made his competitive debut in a 0–1 defeat against The Strongest in the Copa Libertadores.
International career
Esquerdinha played for Brazil under-17 team in 2022.
References
- "Promessa do Fluminense, Esquerdinha se inspira em Marcelo e sonha com títulos" (in Portuguese). Grupo Globo. 12 July 2023.
- "Fluminense assina contrato profissional com Esquerdinha, joia da base com multa de 70 milhões de euros" (in Portuguese). Grupo Globo. 24 March 2022.
- "The Strongest vs. Fluminense". Soccerway. 26 May 2023.
External links
- Profile at the CBF
- Esquerdinha at Soccerway
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