João Alencar

João Alencar is an 18-year-old Brazilian centre-back who stands at 187 cm, a physical presence that already marks him out as a prospect to watch. Born in Brazil, Alencar’s game is built on reading danger early and using his frame to dominate aerial duels. He is a left-footed defender who brings calmness in possession, comfortable stepping out from the back to start attacks. At Santos, he has been developed in the club’s famed youth system, which has produced generations of Brazilian tale...