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Joao Castro
CB · Centre Back #25 On Loan Professional · 1st division

Joao Castro

📍 South Africa · 🎂 16 yrs · 🛡️ Mamelodi Sundowns (Pretoria) · 🏆 PSL · 💶 €7.4M
Languages: English Portuguese
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Mamelodi Sundowns

Pretoria, South Africa

PSL · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • SC Corinthians Brazil · Brasileirão · Professional
  • FC Porto Portugal · Primeira Liga · Professional
  • Shakhtar Donetsk Ukraine · Premier League · Professional

Player Bio

Joao Castro is a left-footed centre back at Mamelodi Sundowns (Pretoria). Speaks English, Portuguese. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

Aerial threatBall-playing

Key attributes

Pace75
Shooting61
Passing79
Dribbling72
Defending85
Physical88

Player radar

Pace 75 Shooting 61 Passing 79 Dribbling 72 Defending 85 Physical 88

AI Profile Rating

83

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace75
Shooting61
Passing79
Dribbling72
Defending85
Physical88

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.00
Assists / 900.03
G+A1

📈 Market value trend

Now €7.4M
€2.5M 2021 €3.5M 2022 €4.8M 2023 €5.7M 2024 €7.4M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Mamelodi Sundowns32 apps · 0 goals
  • 2023–24
    Mamelodi Sundowns II26 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€7.4m ↑ €1.37m
Foot
Left
Height
191 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Aug 2025 Mamelodi Sundowns II → Mamelodi Sundowns Free
Jul 2024 Youth academy → Mamelodi Sundowns II €2.96m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 24, 2026

Full report
Performance score
79
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
26% Moderate

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Defending, Physical.
  • Development areas: Shooting.
  • Strong fit for Centre Back role (fit score 83).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Moderate risk — standard monitoring recommended.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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