João Mário Naval da Costa Eduardo, professionally known as João Mário, is a distinguished Portuguese soccer player renowned for his dynamic skills as a midfielder in Europe's top soccer leagues. He was born in Porto, Portugal, on January 19, 1993.
His journey to professional soccer began in the youth academies of prestigious clubs Porto and Sporting CP, where he honed his talents. In 2011, he transitioned to the senior squad of Sporting CP, officially commencing his professional career. João Mário's career has seen him represent several esteemed clubs, including Vitória Setúbal, Inter Milan, West Ham United, Lokomotiv Moscow, and Benfica. During his time at Benfica, he shared the field with luminaries such as Ángel Di María, Gonçalo Guedes, and Nicolás Otamendi.
On the international stage, João Mário proudly donned the colors of Portugal from 2014 to 2023, amassing 56 caps for his national team. His career has been marked by numerous triumphs, including victories in the Primeira Liga, Taça de Portugal, Taça da Liga, and Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.
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