Esquerdinha
Personal information
Full name João Henrique Mendes da Silva
Date of birth (2006-02-28) 28 February 2006
Place of birth Brazil
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
Fluminense
Number 53
Youth career
2015–2023 Fluminense
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Fluminense 0 (0)
International career
2022 Brazil U17 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 August 2023
‡ 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 Fluminense.

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]

International career

Esquerdinha played for Brazil under-17 team in 2022.

References

  1. "Promessa do Fluminense, Esquerdinha se inspira em Marcelo e sonha com títulos" (in Portuguese). Grupo Globo. 12 July 2023.
  2. "Fluminense assina contrato profissional com Esquerdinha, joia da base com multa de 70 milhões de euros" (in Portuguese). Grupo Globo. 24 March 2022.
  3. "The Strongest vs. Fluminense". Soccerway. 26 May 2023.
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