João Diogo Fonseca Ferreira (born 22 March 2001) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a right-back or centre-back for club Saint-Étienne.
Football career
Born in Póvoa de Varzim, Ferreira made his professional debut with Benfica B in a 2–1 win over Estoril Praia in LigaPro on 11 August 2019. On 25 January 2021, he made his debut with the first team in a Primeira Liga 1–1 draw against Nacional.
On 31 August 2021, he joined Vitória de Guimarães on a season-long loan with an option to purchase for €5 million.
Watford On 9 January 2023, Ferriera joined EFL Championship club Watford for an undisclosed fee. He made his league debut on 14 January 2023 as a half time substitute in a 2–0 win against Blackpool and scored the equalising goal in a 1–1 draw against Rotherham a week later in what was his first start for the club.
On 1 August 2023, Ferreira signed for Serie A club Udinese on a season-long loan deal.
Saint-Étienne On 6 August 2025, Ferreira signed for Ligue 2 club Saint-Étienne on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Career statistics
+ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBenfica B2019–20Liga Portugal 2181————1812020–21Liga Portugal 2180————1802021–22Liga Portugal 221————21Total382————382Benfica2019–20Primeira Liga0000000000002020–21Primeira Liga101010100040Total101010100040Vitória de Guimarães (loan)2021–22Primeira Liga1401010——160Rio Ave (loan)2022–23Primeira Liga801030——120Watford2022–23Championship51————51Udinese (loan)2023-24Serie A27020———290Braga (loan)2024–25Primeira Liga210202070—320Career total1143607080001363
Honours Benfica UEFA Youth League runner-up: 2019–20
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