The 22-year-old Brazilian joins as a key piece to the CLFC backline ahead of the Club's inaugural season
Charlotte, NC (Thursday, February 23, 2023)- Crown Legacy FC today announced the Club has signed defender Jo茫o Guilherme who last played for Portuguese top-flight squad Portimonense SC.
鈥淛o茫o is a great defender with an ability to help on the offensive end both in the air and with his distribution from the back,鈥 said Technical Director Bobby Belair. 鈥淗is strength in tackles and ability to defend attackers one on one will be vital for the Club and his growth with us. We are thrilled to help Jo茫o in the next stage of his development and see him grow within our organization.鈥
Guilherme, 22, mainly featured in Portimonense SC鈥檚 U-23 squad as a center back, anchoring the Portuguese club鈥檚 backline. The Brazilian made 17 appearances for the club and netted two goals during his two seasons at Portimonense.
Guilherme is a product of the storied Brazilian academy Gremio where he featured 13 times between the U-19 and U-20 teams while also netting one goal.
Name: Jo茫o Guilherme
Position:听顿别蹿别苍诲别谤
Height:鈥 6鈥2
Weight:鈥 175 lbs
Date of Birth:鈥疢ay 10, 2000
Age:鈥22
Hometown: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Last Club: Portimonense SC
How Acquired: Signed as a free agent
