Joao Virginia

Goalkeeper • #12

Current Club: Everton

🌍 Portuguese

💰 Weekly Wage: £25,000/week

Contract and Personal Information

Contract Expiry June 2026
Weekly Wage £25,000/week
Jersey Number 12
Nationality Portuguese
Date of Birth February 10, 1999
Height 190 cm (6'3")

About

Portuguese goalkeeper from Faro who joined Everton from Arsenal in August 2018 on a three-year deal. Made his professional debut in September 2020 against Salford City in the EFL Cup. Made his Premier League debut as a substitute for Jordan Pickford due to injury. Won 2018 UEFA European Under-19 Championship with Portugal. Joined Sporting CP in July 2025.

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João Virgínia

Goalkeeper • #33

Current Club: Free Agent

🌍 Portuguese

💰 Weekly Wage: £6,101/week

Contract and Personal Information

Contract Expiry June 2028
Weekly Wage £6,101/week
Jersey Number 33
Nationality Portuguese
Date of Birth October 10, 1999
Height 191 cm (6'3")

About

Joao Virginia joined Everton from Arsenal in August 2018 and was a double winner with the club’s Under-23s in his debut season.

Virginia’s impact was cemented by the Under-23s’ twin victories. He kept nine clean sheets in 12 Premier League 2 games and was unbeaten in Everton’s Premier League Cup semi-final and final wins over Swansea City and Newcastle United.

He made his professional debut for Everton on September 16, 2020, in a 3-0 home win over League Two side Salford City in the EFL Cup. He then extended his contract until June 2024.