Biography
Who is Jô?
Early career in Brazil
Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Jô began his professional football career with Corinthians. He made his debut in the 2003 season while he was sixteen. This achievement made him the youngest player to ever appear and score for the club's professional team. He recorded 54 appearances and scored 23 goals during his initial time there. In late 2005, he transferred to the Russian club CSKA Moscow.
European club ventures
In July 2008, Manchester City signed the forward for an undisclosed fee. He scored his first league goal for the club against Portsmouth. He also scored a brace in a UEFA Cup game against Omonia Nicosia. After limited appearances during his first season, he moved to Everton on loan in February 2009. He debuted at Goodison Park against Bolton Wanderers and scored twice in a 3-0 victory. He finished that period with five goals in twelve league games.
Success at Atlético Mineiro
In July 2011, Jô returned to Brazil to join Sport Club Internacional after scoring six goals in 41 games for Manchester City. In May 2012, he signed with Atlético Mineiro. There, he formed a well-known partnership with Ronaldinho. He helped the club win the Campeonato Mineiro and the 2013 Copa Libertadores title. He scored in the final game against Olimpia and finished as the competition's top scorer with seven goals.
Later career and retirement
He returned to Corinthians in 2016. He became known as the Rei dos Clássicos for scoring decisive goals against regional rivals. In 2017, he helped Corinthians win their seventh Campeonato Brasileiro Série A trophy. He scored two goals in a 3-1 win over Fluminense that year. In 2018, he joined the Japanese club Nagoya Grampus. He scored a hat-trick against Gamba Osaka and another against Urawa Reds that year.
Birthday and age
Jô was born on March 20, 1987, which makes Jô 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Jô shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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