João Vitor celebrates Brasileirão debut for Chapecoense: "It's a dream" | OneFootball

The 3-3 draw between Chapecoense and Coritiba, last Wednesday, in the third round of the Brazilian Championship, had a special taste for midfielder João Vitor. The 27-year-old made his debut in the top tier of national football and celebrated the moment with the Santa Catarina club's jersey.

Even after falling behind and seeing the opponent take a 3-1 lead, Chape fought back and managed to secure a draw at Arena Condá, adding another point to the table. After the match, the midfielder analyzed the result and praised the team's effort.

“It wasn't the result we wanted because, playing at home, our goal is always to win and earn the three points. We count on the support of our fans, who put on a beautiful show and supported us from start to finish,” he highlighted.

“Despite everything, we must value the team's effort. Our group is very resilient, never gives up, and even with an unfavorable score, we kept pushing forward and, in the end, managed to add another point. The Brasileirão is a very long competition, and every point is important,” he added.

From Série D to the Elite

João Vitor is having a good start to the season with Chapecoense. In 2026, the midfielder has played six matches and scored one goal, consolidating his career growth. Signed for the season, he joins the club after a rising trajectory in Brazilian football.

In 2023, he played for CEOV Operário in the Série D of the Brasileirão. In the following two seasons, he went through Vila Nova and Avaí, both in Série B, until he got the chance to compete in the country's main competition.

The player recalled the beginning of his football journey and revealed that playing in Série A was a dream that seemed distant.

“Being able to fulfill this dream of playing in Série A is something I didn't believe could happen. It really is a dream to reach the main championship in Brazil. A few years ago, I was at a club that had no division to compete in, so all this seemed very distant,” he stated.

“I thank God for this opportunity to defend Chapecoense and to fulfill this great dream, which was to play in the Brasileirão. Yesterday was a very special day that will be forever marked in my career. I will always remember this match,” he concluded.

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