João Schmidt

João Schmidt is a Brazilian central midfielder, 32 years old, who operates as the defensive anchor for Santos in the Brasileirão Série A. Wearing the number 5 shirt, Schmidt is defined by his positional discipline and reading of the game rather than flashy dribbling. At 183 cm tall and 80 kg, he uses his frame to shield the back four and break up opposition attacks, rarely venturing far from the centre circle. His style is that of a traditional holding midfielder — calm in possession...