José Brandão Gonçalves Júnior (born 7 January 1995), known as Júnior Brandão, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for V.League 1 club The Cong-Viettel.
Club career Early career Born in Ibiúna, São Paulo, Brandão finished his formation with Taboão da Serra. In May 2015, after representing CATS in the 2015 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, he joined Juventus de Seara in the Campeonato Catarinense Série B.
Brandão made his senior debut on 28 June 2015, playing the last 19 minutes in a 1–1 home draw against Atlético Tubarão. He scored his first goals seven days later, netting a brace in a 9–0 home routing of Blumenau. On 29 July, he scored a hat-trick in a 3–2 home win against Operário de Mafra.
On 23 September 2015, Brandão signed for Série D side Ypiranga-RS, and featured rarely as his side achieved promotion to Série C.
Júnior Brandão played for Boa Esporte and Ferroviária during the 2016 campaign, both featuring sparingly. On 8 December of that year he agreed to a contract with Novo Hamburgo for the ensuing Campeonato Gaúcho, and contributed with one goal in only two matches as his side lifted the trophy.
On 11 August 2017, Brandão moved to Primavera, but his side was knocked out of the Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão just two matches after his arrival. In December, he signed for Iporá.
Atlético Goianiense On 5 April 2018, Brandão was presented at Atlético Goianiense in Série B. He made his debut for the club on 14 April, coming on as a substitute in a 3–2 home win against Criciúma.
Brandão scored his first goals for Dragão on 25 May 2018, netting a brace in a 2–2 home draw against Oeste. On 11 June, he extended his contract until the end of 2020.
Ludogorets Razgrad On 22 August 2018, Brandão was transferred to PFC Ludogorets Razgrad.
Loan to Goiás On 3 January 2019 he returned in Brazil joining Série A team Goiás on loan until end of the year.
Loan to Persepolis On 19 August 2019, Júnior Brandão signed a one-year loan contract with Persian Gulf Pro League champions Persepolis. On 28 November 2019, his contract with Persepolis was terminated due to poor performance.
Loan to Atlético Goianiense On 21 February 2020, Brandão returned to Brazilian club Atlético Goianiense on a loan deal until the end of the season.
Loan to Rio Ave On February 1, 2021, Brandão moved to Primeira Liga side Rio Ave, on a loan deal for the remainder of the season.
The Cong-Viettel On 21 August 2026, Brandão joined V.League 1 side The Cong-Viettel.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJuventus-SC2015Catarinense Série B—1310———1310Ypiranga-RS2015Série D30————30Boa Esporte2016Série C0030———30Ferroviária2016Paulista————5Appearance(s) in Copa Paulista151Novo Hamburgo2017Série D6021———81Primavera2017Paulista 2ª Divisão—10———10Iporá2018Série D00144———144Atlético Goianiense2018Série B189—00——189Ludogorets Razgrad2018–19First League00—002Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League00020Ludogorets Razgrad II2018–19Second League64————64Goiás (loan)2019Série A6014220——222Persepolis (loan)2019–20Persian Gulf Pro League50—10——60Atlético Goianiense (loan)2020Série A1104151——212Rio Ave II (loan)2020–21Campeonato de Portugal10————10Rio Ave (loan)2020–21Primeira Liga100—00——100Regatas Brasil (loan)2021Série B1931000——203Operário2022Série B2930000——293Madura United2023–24Liga 12090000——209Bhayangkara (loan)2023–24Liga 1107—00——107Malut United2024–25Liga 1112—00——112Guarani2025Série C500000——50Madura United2025–26Super League148—00——148Career total17445521881205124265
Honours Club Campeonato Gaúcho: 2017
Individual Liga 1 Player of the Month: December 2023
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