Jamba (footballer)

João Pereira (born 10 July 1977 in Benguela), is a retired Angolan footballer. He last played for Atlético Sport Aviação.

Jamba
Personal information
Full name Joao Pereira[1]
Date of birth (1977-07-10) 10 July 1977
Place of birth Benguela, Angola
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
AS Aviacao
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–1997 1º de Maio
1997–2007 ASA
2007 Petro Atlético
2008–2010 AS Aviacao
International career
1998–2009 Angola 58 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 June 2006
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 June 2010

Career

Jamba is an archetype of old fashioned defending. He is mostly very reliable and consistent.

International career

The central back is a former member of the national team, and was called up to the 2006 World Cup. He has played in 29 straight international competitions for Angola, making him a leader on an otherwise young club. In April 2006, his performances were acknowledged when he was voted Angola's best home-based player in a national radio poll.

Background

His nickname, "Jamba," means "Elephant" in Umbundu, a language spoken in southern Angola.

National team statistics

Angola national team[2]
YearAppsGoals
199810
199900
200000
200100
200200
200340
2004110
2005100
2006171
200780
200830
200940
Total581

References

  • Jamba at National-Football-Teams.com


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