Esquerdinha (footballer, born 2006)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Henrique Mendes da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 28 February 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | São Gonçalo, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Queens Park Rangers | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2023 | Fluminense | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2025 | Fluminense | 8 | (0) |
| 2025– | Queens Park Rangers | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022 | Brazil U17 | 4 | (0) |
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*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 EFL Championship club Queens Park Rangers.
Club career
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]
In February 2025, Esquerdinha joined the development squad of EFL Championship club Queens Park Rangers.[4][5]
International career
Esquerdinha played for Brazil under-17 team in 2022.
References
- ^ "Promessa do Fluminense, Esquerdinha se inspira em Marcelo e sonha com títulos" (in Portuguese). Grupo Globo. 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Fluminense assina contrato profissional com Esquerdinha, joia da base com multa de 70 milhões de euros" (in Portuguese). Grupo Globo. 24 March 2022.
- ^ "The Strongest vs. Fluminense". Soccerway. 26 May 2023.
- ^ https://br.bolavip.com/fluminense/esquerdinha-se-despede-do-fluminense-e-despedida-choca-nos-bastidores
- ^ "Dev Squad recruit left-back Esquerdinha". www.qpr.co.uk. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
External links
- Profile at the CBF
- Esquerdinha at Soccerway