João Victor de Amorim Marinho (born 7 January 2003), known as João Victor or Balão, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Capivariano.
Club career Early career Born in São Luís, Maranhão, Balão started his career with local youth side São Luís FC in the end of 2018. In July 2020, after failed trials at Vasco da Gama, Flamengo and Ferroviária, he moved to Moto Club.
Moto Club After impressing with the under-20s, Balão was promoted to the main squad of Moto in February 2021, and made his senior debut on 2 May, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–1 Campeonato Maranhense away draw against Juventude Samas. He featured in the following three matches of the tournament, earning his first start late in the month in the second leg of the Final against Sampaio Corrêa (1–3 home loss).
Santos In July 2021, Balão moved to Santos, initially assigned to the under-20 team. On 31 January 2023, he was promoted to the first team for trainings, and renewed his contract until December 2025.
During the 2024 season, however, after finishing his spell in the under-20s, Balão was separated from the first team squad.
Loans to Sampaio Corrêa and Botafogo-PB On 20 December 2024, Sampaio Corrêa announced the signing of Balão on a one-year loan deal. On 10 June of the following year, he moved to Série C side Botafogo-PB also in a temporary deal.
Capivariano On 12 November 2025, Balão rescinded his contract with Santos, and joined Capivariano.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMoto Club2021Série D1040——0050Santos2023Série A00000000—002024Série B00————00Total00000000—00Sampaio Corrêa (loan)2025Série D409210—30172Botafogo-PB (loan)2025Série C00————00Capivariano2026Paulista—00———00Career total50132100030222
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