João Pedro Mussica (born 5 April 1991), commonly known as Jeitoso, is a Mozambican professional footballer who plays for Ferroviário de Maputo and the Mozambique national team.[1] He primarily plays as a left-sided centre-back.

Jeitoso
Personal information
Full name João Pedro Mussica
Date of birth (1991-04-05) 5 April 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Maputo, Mozambique
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Ferroviário de Maputo
Youth career
2005–2012 Ferroviário de Maputo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2017 Ferroviário de Maputo
2017–2018 Cape Town City 0 (0)
2018– Ferroviário de Maputo
International career
2015– Mozambique 30 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 October 2022

Club career

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Jeitoso began his youth career at Ferroviário de Maputo, going on to make his professional debut for the Mozambican champions in 2013, winning back-to-back league titles in his first years.

In June 2017, he was signed by South African Premier Division club Cape Town City in preparation for their 2017–18 South African Premier League campaign. The reigning South African Cup champions will add Jeitoso to their back-line alongside fellow Mozambican and former teammate Edmilson who was signed by Cape Town City during the 2016–17 season. He returned to Mozambique in January 2018.

International career

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Jeitoso plays as a centre-back and captain for the Mozambican national team.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 30 May 2019.
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cape Town City 2017–18 South African Premier Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

International

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As of match played 30 May 2019.[2]
National team Year Apps Goals
Mozambique
2015 4 0
2016 9 0
2017 3 0
2018 5 2
2019 4 1
Total 25 3

International goals

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Scores and results list Mozambique's goal tally first.[2]
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 29 May 2018 Seshego Stadium, Polokwane, South Africa   Comoros 1–0 3–0 2018 COSAFA Cup
2. 31 May 2018 Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane, South Africa   Seychelles 2–1 2–1 2018 COSAFA Cup
3. 30 May 2019 King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi, South Africa   Malawi 1–1 1–1 2019 COSAFA Cup

Honours

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Club

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Ferroviário de Maputo

International

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Mozambique

References

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  1. ^ Jeitoso at Soccerway. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Jeitoso". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
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