João Nuno Figueiredo Valido (born 28 April 2001) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Arouca.
Professional career
Valido is a youth product of Vitória Setúbal and Benfica.[1] He was first called up to the senior team of Vitória Setúbal in 2019, before debuting with them in 2020. He transferred to the Primeira Liga club Arouca on 5 July 2022, signing a 3-year contract.[2]
International career
Valido is a youth international for Portugal, having played with them up to the Portugal U20s.[3]
Personal life
Valido was a Portuguese pentathlon champion in his youth.[4] He has type 1 diabetes.[5]
References
- ^ Pereira, Ricardo Lopes (July 5, 2022). "Guarda-redes João Valido deixa Vitória para reforçar o Arouca".
- ^ "João Valido é a mais recente contratação do Arouca - Discurso Directo". July 5, 2022.
- ^ "Oficial. João Valido reforça baliza do Arouca - Renascença". Rádio Renascença. July 7, 2022.
- ^ "O guarda-redes pentatleta que sonha com a baliza sadina e estar em Tóquio 2020". www.dn.pt.
- ^ "Menino campeão que sonha como adulto". www.record.pt.
External links
- João Valido at Soccerway
- João Valido club profile at the Portuguese Football Federation (in Portuguese)
- João Valido national team profile at the Portuguese Football Federation (in Portuguese)