Joao Miranda Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Family, Career, Salary, Net Worth, Biography & More

Joao Miranda is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Sao Paulo FC. He make his full international debut for Brazil in 2009 and was a member of the squad which won the Confederations Cup that year. He won three consecutive Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A titles and was named the Team of the Year four consecutive times. Check all the details below about Joao Miranda’s Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Family, Career, Salary, Net Worth, Biography & More.

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Joao Miranda Wiki/Biography

Joao Miranda was born on 7th September 1984 (Age: 38 years; As of 2022) in Paranvai, Brazil. His full real name is Joao Miranda de Souza Filho and his nickname is Miranda. His nationality is Brazilian and his ethnicity is Black. His Zodiac sign is Virgo and he follows Christianity (religion). His profession is a famous Brazilian football player.

Joao Miranda Educational Qualification

Joao Miranda doesn’t disclose his educational qualification, he directly joins the club at a young age and plays football. But we assume that he completed his schooling in his hometown.

Joao Miranda Physical Stats

Joao Miranda’s Physical Appearance

Height: 6′ 1″
Weight: 77 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Joao Miranda Family & Parents

Joao Miranda was born into a middle-class family to Brazilian parents. His father’s name is Joao Miranda and his mother’s name is Maria Miranda de Souza. He has two siblings (brothers). His brothers’ names are Angelito Miranda de Souza and Vicente de Souza Filho.

Joao Miranda’s Wife & Children

Joao Miranda’s marital status is married. He get married to Jaqueline Miranda. He doesn’t disclose his marriage date and first meeting with his wife.

Joao Miranda with his wife Jaqueline Miranda

The couple has two children one daughter and one son. His son’s name is Lucas and his daughter’s name is Sara.

Joao Miranda with his kids and wife

Joao Miranda Career & Profession

Early career and Sao Paulo Miranda started his career at Coritiba, where he made 89 appearances and scored 6 goals. He signed a four-year deal with French side Sochaux on 29th 2005. He made twenty appearances for Sochaux as the club finished mid-table but he was not able to settle in France and soon moved back to his home country.

Joao Miranda played for Sao Paulo

He returned to Brazil on loan to Sao Paulo FC in August 2006. He went on to win the 2007 and the 2008 editions of the Campeonato Brasileiro also, even being selected for the “Team of the Year” in both 2007 and 2008 respectively. Atletico Madrid Miranda joined Spanish side Atletico Madrid in 2011 January with Atletico after deciding not to renew his contract with Sao Paulo which was due to expire in July 2011 he made his competitive debut for his new club on 25th August 2011 in a 4-0 thumping of Portuguese side Vitoria S.C in the second leg of their Europa League playoff round tie.

Joao Miranda played for Atletico De Madrid

The Brazilian defender scored his first goal for the capital club against Granada CF on 11 March 2012, converting a pass from Diego Godín to a goal in the top left corner of the net, pushing the club to a 2–0 league victory. His first European goal for the club came later that month against Spanish opposition, scoring Atlético’s second goal in an eventual 4–2 first-leg win against Valencia in the semi-finals of their Europa League encounter on 19 April.

Joao Miranda played for Atletico Madrid

On 12 March 2013, Miranda renewed his contract with Madrid, keeping him in Spain until 2016. the Copa del Rey final on 17 May, Miranda provided the match-winner, scoring a header in added time of extra time to give Atlético a 2–1 victory over Real Madrid. Inter Milan On 30 June 2015, Serie A club Inter Milan announced that they had signed Miranda on a two-year loan, for €4 million, with an obligation to sign outright for an additional €11 million on 1 July 2017, with conditions that would push the date even earlier.

Joao Miranda played for Inter Milan

Miranda made his Inter debut on 23 August as they began the season with a 1–0 home win over Atalanta. He was also sent off twice in his first year with the Nerazzurri, the first coming on 27 September 2015 for a foul on Nikola Kalinić in a 4–1 home loss to Fiorentina that ended Inter’s unbeaten start. Jiangsu Suning It was announced that Miranda’s contract with inter was terminated by mutual consent on 26th July 2019. Inter also announced that he was set to join the Chinese club Jiangsu Suning.

Joao Miranda played for Jiangsu Suning

Jiangsu revealed that the club would be dissolved, and because of that, all players contracted to the club would be released, including Miranda on 28th February 2021. Return to Sao Paulo Before the derby against Santos at the Campeonato Paulista, Sao Paulo president Julio Casares confirmed the return of Miranda on a free transfer after days of negotiations. Miranda signed a 1 year and 8-month contract. International Career He received his first call-up to the national team, along with Thiago Silva, as a replacement for Lucio and Luisao in a friendly match against Algeria on 20th August 2007. More than a year later, Miranda made his first international appearance for Brazil in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Peru on 1 April 2009. He came on as a substitute for Luisão who was injured during the game.

Joao Miranda played for Brazil National Team

Joao Miranda played for Brazil’s National Team

He was part of the Brazil squad which won the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa. He replaced Kléber at left-back for the second group game against the United States in Pretoria, but he saw himself replaced in the third match by André Santos, who remained in the position for the rest of the tournament. He was called up for Brazil for the first time since 2009 ahead of a friendly against England in 2013 January. He was one of seven players put on standby for Brazil’s 2014 FIFA World Cup team.

Joao Miranda in 2018 FIFA World Cup

Under new coach Dunga, Miranda became a regular starter in the Brazilian defense, replacing former captain Thiago Silva as David Luiz’s central defensive partner. He was included in Brazil’s 23-man squad for the 2015 Copa América held in Chile in May 2015. On 21 June, he replaced the suspended Neymar as captain of the Seleção in a 2–1 win against Venezuela.

Joao Miranda played in FIFA World Cup

Miranda was named Brazil’s captain for the Copa América Centenario in the United States, which ultimately ended in a group stage exit in May 2016. Manager Tite named him in the final 23-man squad for the finals in Russia.n May 2019, Miranda was included in Brazil’s 23-man squad for the 2019 Copa América on home soil. Brazil subsequently went on to win the title following a 3–1 win over Peru in the final on 7 July, at the Maracanã Stadium.

Joao Miranda International Career

Joao Miranda Awards & Achievements

Joao Miranda won the award in FIFA World Cup

São Paulo

Série A in 2006, 2007, 2008.
Campeonato Paulista in 2021.

Atlético Madrid

La Liga in 2013–14.
Copa del Rey in 2012–13.
Supercopa de España: 2014; runner-up in 2013.
UEFA Europa League in 2011–12.
UEFA Super Cup in 2012.
UEFA Champions League runner-up in 2013–14.

Jiangsu Suning

Chinese Super League in 2020.

Brazil

FIFA Confederations Cup in 2009.
Copa América in 2019.

Individual

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.
Bola de Prata in 2008, 2009.

Joao Miranda’s Net Worth

Joao Miranda’s net worth is estimated at 1.5 million dollars (As of 2022). His annual salary is $140,954 (As of October 2022). His last contract is with Sao Paulo until 30th December 2022. He is a famous professional footballer and earns a good income from his profession. He lives joyfully with his family.