SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

JUAN JESUS
JUAN JESUS
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Number
#3
Nationality
Brazil
Team
ROMA (Italy)
Coach
LUCIANO SPALLETTI
Position
D (Defender)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
2 2 3 3 2 3 1 16 0.8 £1.9M

Juan Guilherme Nunes Jesus (commonly known as Juan Jesus) — Brazilian professional footballer, primarily a central defender who can also play at left-back.

  • Full name: Juan Guilherme Nunes Jesus
  • Date of birth: July 10, 1991
  • Place of birth: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Preferred foot: Left

Career highlights (selected)

  • Early career: Came through the youth system at Internacional (Brazil), making his professional debut there and winning the 2010 Copa Libertadores and 2011 Campeonato Gaúcho with the club.
  • Inter Milan (2011–2016): Transferred to Inter in 2011. Made regular appearances across several seasons, playing as a left-sided center-back or left-back and contributing defensively and occasionally offensively.
  • Roma (loan 2015–2016, permanent 2016–2019): Initially joined AS Roma on loan in the 2015–16 season; the move was later made permanent. At Roma he featured in Serie A and European competition, known for his versatility, aggression in duels, and ability to play out from the back.
  • Napoli (2019–2021): Moved to Napoli where he continued to offer depth across the back line and contributed in Serie A and cup competitions.
  • International career: Represented Brazil at youth level and earned senior call-ups; was part of Brazil’s squad for some friendlies and tournaments though he was not a long-term regular starter for the Seleção.

Playing style

  • Left-footed center-back who can cover left-back.
  • Physical and aggressive in 1v1 defending, competent in aerial duels.
  • Comfortable carrying the ball forward and participating in building play from deeper positions.

Notable achievements

  • Copa Libertadores winner with Internacional (2010).
  • Multiple domestic honors with Internacional at state level.

Clubs (chronological, select)

  • Internacional (Brazil)
  • Inter Milan (Italy)
  • AS Roma (Italy) — loan then permanent
  • SSC Napoli (Italy)

Additional notes: Juan Jesus is recognized for his versatility on the left side of defense and for being a reliable squad defender in top-level Italian football, including his spell at Roma where he featured in Serie A and European fixtures.