João Mendes de Assis Moreira, commonly known as João Mendes, is a Brazilian footballer who has captured the attention of fans and football enthusiasts around the world.
Born on February 25, 2005 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, João Mendes is a talented center forward who currently plays for Barcelona Atlètic.
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- Full name: João Mendes de Assis Moreira
- Date of birth: February 25, 2005
- Age: 18 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Occupation: Soccer player
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Parents: Ronaldinho (father), Janaina Mendes (mother)
- Siblings: Diego Assis (cousin, son of Assis)
- Relationship status: None
- Net worth: $500,000 million
Early life and education
João Mendes, now 18, was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is the son of famous Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho and professional dancer Janaina Mendes. His uncle, Assis, also had a successful career as a footballer.
João Mendes spent his early years in Rio de Janeiro, where he began to show a keen interest in football. He expressed a desire to join a football school at the age of four, and his mother quickly enrolled him.
Growing up, he joined the Flamengo academy at the age of ten. He later played futsal for Vasco da Gama and had a brief spell with Boavista-RJ.
At a pivotal moment in his footballing journey, João Mendes underwent a successful trial at Cruzeiro at the age of thirteen. Interestingly, he decided to hide the fact that his father was Ronaldinho from other trialists and club staff.
Despite this, João impressed everyone and earned a place at the club. In 2019, at the age of 14, he signed his first professional contract with Cruzeiro, committing to a six-year deal.
He soon showed his skills by scoring two goals for the club at a youth tournament in China.
Personal life
Regarding João Mendes’ personal life, there is currently no information available about his romantic relationships or dating history.
Given his young age and focus on his football career, it is understandable why he is prioritizing his professional development at this stage.
Career
João Mendes’ football career began to blossom at a young age, with his talent being recognised by prominent clubs. After impressing at Cruzeiro, he left the club in February 2022.
After a year without a club, João went on trial with Barcelona in January 2023. The opportunity was particularly meaningful as his father, Ronaldinho, had previously played for the Catalan club.
Although the initial trial period did not meet expectations, club president Joan Laporta, a long-time friend of Ronaldinho, requested an extension to further assess João’s technical abilities.
Finally, on 2 March 2023, João Mendes officially signed for Barcelona and was assigned to their youth team, Barcelona Atlètic.
Net worth
João Mendes’ estimated net worth is $500,000. As a young and promising soccer player, he is expected to achieve even more success in the future, which could further increase his net worth.
Social media
- Instagram handle: @joaomendesjr
- Twitter Username: @joaomendesjr
