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Jô, also known as João Alves, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He played as a forward throughout his career, playing for clubs in Brazil, Russia, England, and China. He also represented the Brazil national team, participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil.
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Career Timeline
2003D$0.1M
Corinthians Debut
Begins career with Corinthians.
2006B▲▲$1M+$0.9M
CSKA Moscow
Moves to Russia.
2008B$2M+$1M
Manchester City Move
Moves to Premier league but struggles.
2011B$4M+$2M
Internacional Return
Returns to Brazil, finding more success.
2014B$6M+$2M
World Cup
Represented Brazil in World Cup.
2017B$9M+$3M
Corinthians Return
Return to former club Corinthians.
2020C▼$10M+$1M
Retirement
Retired after playing in multiple leagues.
2026C$10M
Retired Legacy
Remembered for club career.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026