João Pedro Mussica (born 5 April 1991), commonly known as Jeitoso, is a Mozambican professional footballer who plays for Ferroviário de Maputo and the Mozambique national team.[1] He primarily plays as a left-sided centre-back.

Club career

Jeitoso began his youth career at Ferroviário de Maputo, going on to make his professional debut for the Mozambican champions in 2013, winning back-to-back league titles in his first years.

In June 2017, he was signed by South African Premier Division club Cape Town City in preparation for their 2017–18 South African Premier League campaign. The reigning South African Cup champions will add Jeitoso to their back-line alongside fellow Mozambican and former teammate Edmilson who was signed by Cape Town City during the 2016–17 season. He returned to Mozambique in January 2018.

International career

Jeitoso plays as a centre-back and captain for the Mozambican national team.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 30 May 2019.
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cape Town City 2017–18 South African Premier Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

International

As of match played 30 May 2019.[2]
National team Year Apps Goals
Mozambique
2015 4 0
2016 9 0
2017 3 0
2018 5 2
2019 4 1
Total 25 3

International goals

Scores and results list Mozambique's goal tally first.[2]
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 29 May 2018 Seshego Stadium, Polokwane, South Africa  Comoros 1–0 3–0 2018 COSAFA Cup
2. 31 May 2018 Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane, South Africa  Seychelles 2–1 2–1 2018 COSAFA Cup
3. 30 May 2019 King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi, South Africa  Malawi 1–1 1–1 2019 COSAFA Cup

Honours

Club

Ferroviário de Maputo

International

Mozambique

References

  1. ^ Jeitoso at Soccerway. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Jeitoso". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
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