Jeitoso


João Pedro Mussica, commonly known as Jeitoso, is a Mozambican professional footballer who plays for South African Premier League club Cape Town City and the Mozambique national team. He primarily plays as a left-sided centre-back.

Club career

Jeitoso began his youth career at Ferroviário de Maputo, going on to make his professional debut for the Mozambican champions in 2013, winning back-to-back league titles in his first years.
In June 2017, he was signed by South African Premier Division club Cape Town City in preparation for their 2017–18 South African Premier League campaign. The reigning South African Cup champions will add Jeitoso to their back-line alongside fellow Mozambican and former teammate Edmilson who was signed by Cape Town City during the 2016–17 season. The pair will be looking to add to City's title push domestically as well as in their continental 2017–18 CAF Confederations Cup campaign.

International career

Jeitoso plays as a centre-back for the Mozambican National Team. He is also the captain and one of the most highly revered players on the continent.

Career statistics

Club

International

International goals

NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.29 May 2018Seshego Stadium, Polokwane, South Africa1–03–02018 COSAFA Cup
2.31 May 2018Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane, South Africa2–12–12018 COSAFA Cup
3.30 May 2019King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi, South Africa1–11–12019 COSAFA Cup

Honours

Club

;Ferroviário de Maputo
;Mozambique