# João Mário > Portuguese association football player **Wikidata**: [Q6298271](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6298271) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/João_Mário_(footballer,_born_January_1993)) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/joao-mario ## Summary João Mário is a Portuguese association football player born in January 1993. He began his professional football career in 2011 and is recognized as a Portuguese footballer with connections to both Portugal and Angola through the provided biographical data. His full legal name is João Mário Naval da Costa Eduardo. ## Biography - **Born:** January 1993 (specific date not provided in source material) - **Nationality:** Portugal - **Education:** Not specified in source material - **Known for:** Playing association football (soccer) professionally - **Employer(s):** Not specified in source material (work period began: 2011) - **Field(s):** Association Football (Soccer) ## Contributions Based on the limited source material available, specific contributions, achievements, clubs played for, publications, or projects are not documented in the provided data. The source material indicates João Mário began his professional football career in 2011, but detailed career contributions are not included in the provided information. ## FAQs **What is João Mário's profession?** João Mário is a Portuguese association football player (soccer player). **When did João Mário start his professional career?** João Mário began his professional football career in 2011. **What is João Mário's full name?** His full legal name is João Mário Naval da Costa Eduardo. **What nationality is João Mário?** João Mário is Portuguese, with biographical connections to both Portugal and Angola. **What is João Mário known for?** João Mário is known for being a professional association football player, though specific team details and achievements are not provided in the source material. ## Why They Matter Based on the provided source material, João Mário represents the category of Portuguese association football players who began their professional careers in the early 2010s. As a Portuguese footballer, he is part of Portugal's footballing tradition, a country with significant football heritage and international recognition. The source material indicates connections to Angola, reflecting the historical sporting links between Portugal and its former colonial territories. Without additional details in the source material, a comprehensive assessment of his specific impact on the sport cannot be provided. ## Notable For - Portuguese nationality with connections to Angola - Professional football career beginning in 2011 - Full legal name: João Mário Naval da Costa Eduardo - Recognized as an association football player (soccer) ## Body ### Identity and Background João Mário is a Portuguese association football player born in January 1993. His complete legal name is João Mário Naval da Costa Eduardo. He is recognized as a human being and a member of the genus Homo, specifically as a unique member of Homo sapiens. His nationality is Portuguese, with the source material also indicating connections to Angola — a country in Southwestern Africa with historical ties to the Portuguese Empire, gaining independence in 1975. ### National Context Portugal, João Mário's country of nationality, is a country in Southwestern Europe with a rich footballing tradition. The country has been a sovereign nation since various historical milestones documented in the source material, including the Battle of Ourique in 1128, the Battle of São Mamede in 1128, the Conference of Zamora in 1143, and Manifestis Probatum in 1179. Portugal has produced numerous world-class footballers and has a strong domestic league. ### Career Timeline According to the available source material, João Mário's professional work period in football began in 2011. This places him among the generation of Portuguese footballers who emerged in the early 2010s. The source material does not provide specific details about the clubs he has played for, his positions, statistics, or major career milestones. ### Geographic Connections The source material indicates connections to both Portugal and Angola. Angola is a country on the west coast of Southern Africa, with its modern independent existence beginning on November 11, 1975. The country was part of the Portuguese Empire from approximately 1575 until 1975. This connection may reflect João Mário's heritage or professional career, though specific details are not provided in the source material. ### Professional Profile As an association football player, João Mário falls under the category of individuals who play association football (soccer), one of the most popular sports globally. The source material classifies him specifically as a "Portuguese association football player" in the Wikidata description. His professional career spans from 2011 to the present (implied by the lack of an end date), though specific achievements, awards, or club affiliations are not documented in the provided data. ### Data Limitations The source material provided for João Mário is minimal, containing primarily identification data rather than detailed career information. The material includes his name, approximate birth date, nationality, career start date, and connections to related entities (Portugal, Angola, association football as a field). No specific details about clubs played for, international caps, goals scored, titles won, or other career achievements are included in the provided source material. ## References 1. Argentine Soccer Database 2. [Source](http://www.ordens.presidencia.pt/?idc=153) 3. Transfermarkt 4. As 5. ForaDeJogo.net 6. [Source](https://football.aek.com/player/1021)