João Gomes

Nationality

Brazil

Born

2001-02-12

Height

1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)

Weight

161 lbs

Number

#35

João Victor Gomes da Silva (born 12 February 2001); known as João Gomes, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Aston Villa and the Brazil national team. A product of the Flamengo academy, Gomes began his professional career with the club in 2020. He established himself as a key player in the midfield and won several major honours, most notably the 2022 Copa Libertadores. His performances in South America led to a transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers in January 2023. At international level, Gomes made his senior debut for Brazil in March 2024.