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João Ferrari

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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Ferrari and the second or paternal family name is Silva.
João Ferrari
Personal information
Full name João Vitor Ferrari Silva[1]
Date of birth (1997-06-25) 25 June 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth Naviraí, Brazil
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Bali United
Number 2
Youth career
2012 Naviraiense
2013–2015 Guaicurus
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Operário
2017–2018 Taubaté
2019 Operário 1 (0)
2019–2020 Pontaporanense 8 (0)
2020–2021 Operário 6 (0)
2021–2022 Oratory Youths 19 (2)
2022–2024 Qala Saints 37 (7)
2024–2025 PSIS Semarang 34 (2)
2025– Bali United 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 May 2025

João Vitor Ferrari Silva (born 25 June 1997) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Super League club Bali United.[2]

João Ferrari began his football career in Brazil with Guaicurus in 2017. He then continued his career with several other Brazilian clubs, including Operário, Taubaté, and Pontaporanense. After spending several years in Brazil, he chose to continue his football career in Europe in 2021.[1]

He spent three years playing in the Malta with two clubs, Oratory Youths and Qala Saints. Qala Saints was his last club in Malta before moving to PSIS Semarang in Indonesia. During his time in the Maltese league (Gozo Football League), João Ferrari recorded 50 appearances and scored 8 goals.[3]

Career

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PSIS Semarang

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João Ferrari was officially introduced by PSIS Semarang on 15 July 2024.[4] He became the sixth foreign player signed by PSIS to strengthen the team for the 2024–25 Liga 1 season. Joao Ferrari joined through a selection process.[5] Ferrari made his league debut on 11 August 2024 as a starter in a 0–1 lose over Persita Tangerang.[6] Six days later, he picked up his first win with PSIS Semarang in his second appearances in a 0–1 away win over Persis Solo.[7]

On 16 February 2025, Ferrari scored his first league goal for PSIS, the opening goal against PSM Makassar in a 1–1 draw at the Jatidiri Stadium.[8] He scored his second league goal for the club on 25 April 2025, in a 2–5 lose against Borneo Samarinda.[9]

Bali United

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Bali United officially announced the signing of João Ferrari as their first foreign recruit for the 2025–26 Super League season. He signed a two-year contract with the club.[2]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 25 May 2025[10]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
PSIS Semarang 2024–25 Liga 1 34 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 34 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bali United 2025–26 Super League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 34 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  1. ^ Includes Piala Indonesia

References

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  1. ^ a b "Profil Joao Vitor Ferrari Bek Baru PSIS Semarang Ganti Lucao". IDN Times Jateng (in Indonesian). 28 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Berita Terkini Bali United FC | SWASTI PRAPTA, JOAO FERRARI DAN BALI UNITED SEPAKAT JALANI KERJA SAMA UNTUK MUSIM BARU!". baliutd.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  3. ^ Budiadnyana, Ari (28 June 2025). "Profil Joao Ferrari, Bek Asing Baru Bali United". IDN Times Bali (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  4. ^ "PSIS Semarang Resmikan Transfer Joao Ferrari, Perkuat Lini Belakang Mahesa Jenar". Bola.net (in Indonesian). 16 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Joao Ferrari menjadi pemain asing keenam yang perkuat PSIS Semarang". antaranews (in Indonesian). 15 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  6. ^ "PSIS Semarang Tumbang di Kandang, Persita Tangerang Curi Tiga Poin di Liga 1 2024/2025" (in Indonesian). www.suaramerdeka.com. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Hasil Liga 1 Pekan Kedua: Persis Solo vs PSIS Semarang 0-1, Alfeandra Dewangga Cetak Gol Spektakuler" (in Indonesian). www.tempo.co. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Profil Joao Ferrari yang Cetak Gol di Pertandingan PSIS Semarang vs PSM Makassar BRI Liga 1 2025" (in Indonesian). www.insibernews.com. 20 February 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  9. ^ "Kalah Telak 2-5 dari Borneo FC, PSIS Semarang Gagal Menang di Sepuluh Pertandingan" (in Indonesian). www.jawapos.com. 25 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  10. ^ João Ferrari at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
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