Kauã Jesus Tenório (born 2 September 2003), known as Kauã Jesus, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Guarani, on loan from São Bernardo.

Career Oeste Born in São Paulo, Kauã Jesus is a youth product of Oeste, and signed his first professional contract with the club on 4 September 2019. He made his first team debut thirteen days later, coming on as a late substitute for Élvis in a 3–0 Série B home win over Operário Ferroviário; aged 16 years and 11 days, he became the youngest player to appear for the club.

Kauã Jesus scored his first senior goal on 6 March 2021, netting his team's second in a 2–1 Campeonato Paulista Série A2 home win over Audax; he also became the youngest player to score for Oeste. In July, he reached the landmark of 50 first team matches for the club.

São Bernardo

On 8 December 2022, Kauã Jesus signed a three-year contract with São Bernardo. At his new side, however, he was unable to establish himself as a regular starter.

Loan to Guarani On 6 June 2025, Kauã Jesus was announced at fellow Série C side Guarani on loan until the end of the year. On 15 December, his loan was extended for a further season.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueState leagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOeste2019Série B10————10202023030———2602021Série C160174———3342022Série D13310010—60303Total53330410—60907São Bernardo2023Série C604010——11020241225010——18220253000———30Total2129020——322Guarani (loan)2025Série C171———101812026001000——10Total1711000—10191Career total91640430007014110

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