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Esquerdinha (footballer, born 2006)

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Esquerdinha
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)
*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

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Esquerdinha played for Fluminense's youth setup since the age of nine.[1] On 24 March 2022 he signed his first professional contract with the club until 2026.[2] On 26 May 2023 he made his competitive debut in a 0–1 defeat against The Strongest in the Copa Libertadores.[3]

International career

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Esquerdinha played for Brazil under-17 team in 2022.

References

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  1. ^ "Promessa do Fluminense, Esquerdinha se inspira em Marcelo e sonha com títulos" (in Portuguese). Grupo Globo. 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Fluminense assina contrato profissional com Esquerdinha, joia da base com multa de 70 milhões de euros" (in Portuguese). Grupo Globo. 24 March 2022.
  3. ^ "The Strongest vs. Fluminense". Soccerway. 26 May 2023.
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