Born Name
João Mário Naval da Costa Eduardo
Nick Name
João Mário
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Porto, Portugal
Nationality
Education
João was educated at the Sporting youth academy from where he later graduated. It is good to mention that his older brother Wilson was also a member of the same academy and finished his studies couple years earlier than João.
Occupation
Professional Soccer Player
Family
- Father – João Mario Eduardo
- Mother – Unknown
- Siblings – Wilson Eduardo (Older Brother) (Professional Soccer Player)
Manager
Joao Mario is signed with Sbsfoot.
Position
Midfielder
Shirt Number
10 – He wore number 10 for the Portuguese national team.
17 – João wore number 17 during his time with Sporting Lisbon.
6 – Mario wore number 6 while playing for Inter FC.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 9½ in or 177 cm
Weight
73 kg or 161 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Joao Mario’s dating history is not known.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
Hair Color
Bald
Eye Color
Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Bald
- Well sculpted muscular body
- Tattoos
Measurements
Joao Mario’s body specifications may be –
- Chest – 39 in or 99 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 15 in or 38 cm
- Waist – 31.5 in or 80 cm
Shoe Size
Unknown
Brand Endorsements
Mario has been sponsored by Nike.
Religion
Unknown
Best Known For
Being a part of Portuguese national team that won the 2016 UEFA Euro Championship held in France.
First Soccer Match
Joao made his debut for Sporting Lisbon on December 14, 2011 in a UEFA Europa League match against S.S. Lazio. Eventually, Sporting suffered a 0-2 defeat.
On September 11, 2016, Joao Mario debuted for Inter in a Serie A match 2-1 victory over Delfino Pescara 1936.
Mario had his national team debut on October 11, 2014 in a friendly match against France in Paris.
Strengths
- Passing
- Long balls
- Technique
- Athletic abilities
Weaknesses
- Aerial duels
- Discipline
- Tackling
First Film
Till date, Joao Mario has not performed as an actor in a theatrical film.
First TV Show
Other than soccer matches itself, Joao has not appeared in any other TV Show.
Personal Trainer
Although, Mario is recognized as one of the hardest working players in each and every team he performs in, we couldn’t manage to find some serious information on his training and diet regimes.
Joao Mario Favorite Things
Unknown
Joao Mario Facts
- He played in a total of 77 matches for the youth Portuguese squads of which 7 were for the U-21 team that finished in second place at the UEFA European U-21 Championship in 2015.
- At the age of 11, Joao joined Sporting Clube de Portugal.
- He played his first full season for Sporting Lisbon in the 2012-2013 season.
- On January 8, 2014, Mario was sent on a loan to Vitoria F.C.
- On August 27, 2016, Joao penned a contract with the Italian Serie A team Inter for a price of 40 million euros plus 5 million euros in bonuses.
- Follow Mario on Twitter, and Facebook.
