Josef de Souza Dias

Current team: Vasco da Gama
Playing position: Midfielder
Nationality: Brazil
Date of birth: 11 February, 1989 (37 years)
Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Weight: 169.8 lb
Height: 6 ft 2 in
Preferred foot: right
Market value: €23M
Playing position: Midfielder
Nationality: Brazil
Date of birth: 11 February, 1989 (37 years)
Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Weight: 169.8 lb
Height: 6 ft 2 in
Preferred foot: right
Market value: €23M
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TV and streaming coverage by competition
Josef de Souza Dias plays as a midfielder for Vasco da Gama and represents Brazil internationally. The competitions and their broadcast coverage in the United States are listed below.

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Statistics
Josef de Souza Dias Statistics
Domestic Leagues
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vasco da Gama | Copa do Brasil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Vasco da Gama | Copa do Brasil | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023/24 | Istanbul Basaksehir | Turkish Cup | 87 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Beijing Guoan | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022/23 | Besiktas | Turkish Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021/22 | Besiktas | Turkish Cup | 136 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020/21 | Besiktas | Turkish Cup | 270 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019/20 | Al Ahli | King's Cup | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Al Ahli | King's Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017/18 | Fenerbahce | Turkish Cup | 450 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Fenerbahce | Turkish Cup | 436 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Fenerbahce | Turkish Cup | 404 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | São Paulo | Copa do Brasil | 450 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Grêmio | Copa do Brasil | 540 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Grêmio | Copa do Brasil | 679 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Porto | Taça da Liga | 146 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Porto | Taça de Portugal | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Porto | Taça da Liga | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Vasco da Gama | Copa do Brasil | 306 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vasco da Gama | Copa Sudamericana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Besiktas | Club Friendly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Besiktas | Club Friendly | 70 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021/22 | Besiktas | UEFA Champions League | 442 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | Besiktas | Club Friendly | 154 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Besiktas | Club Friendly | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Al Ahli | AFC Champions League Elite | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Al Ahli | AFC Champions League Elite | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Al Ahli | Arab Club Champions Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Fenerbahce | Club Friendly | 413 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017/18 | Fenerbahce | UEFA Europa League | 270 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016/17 | Fenerbahce | UEFA Europa League | 720 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Fenerbahce | UEFA Champions League | 159 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Fenerbahce | UEFA Europa League | 894 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Fenerbahce | UEFA Champions League | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | São Paulo | Copa Libertadores | 701 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | São Paulo | Copa Sudamericana | 630 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Grêmio | Copa Libertadores | 891 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Grêmio | Copa Sudamericana | 470 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Porto | UEFA Super Cup | 77 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Porto | UEFA Champions League | 46 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Porto | UEFA Europa League | 365 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Brazil | Friendly | 64 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Brazil | Friendly | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Brazil U20 | FIFA U-20 World Cup | 480 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Trophies
Josef de Souza Dias Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil - Serie B | Winner | 1 | 2009, |
| Portugal - Super Cup | Winner | 2 | 2011/2012, 2010, |
| Portugal - Primeira Liga | Winner | 1 | 2010/2011, |
| Portugal - Taça de Portugal | Winner | 1 | 2010/2011, |
| Brazil - Brasileirão | 2nd Place | 2 | 2014, 2013, |
| Türkiye - Süper Lig | Winner | 1 | 2020/2021, |
| Türkiye - Süper Lig | 2nd Place | 2 | 2017/2018, 2015/2016, |
| Türkiye - Cup | Winner | 1 | 2020/2021, |
| Türkiye - Cup | 2nd Place | 2 | 2017/2018, 2015/2016, |
| Türkiye - Super Cup | Winner | 1 | 2022, |
| World - FIFA U20 World Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2009, |
| Europe - UEFA Europa League | Winner | 1 | 2010/2011, |
| Europe - UEFA Super Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2011/2012, |
Transfers
Josef de Souza Dias Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.02.2012 | Porto | Grêmio | Loan |
| 07.01.2013 | Porto | Grêmio | Transfer |
| 01.02.2014 | Grêmio | São Paulo | Transfer |
| 20.07.2015 | São Paulo | Fenerbahçe | Transfer |
| 23.08.2018 | Fenerbahçe | Al Ahli | Transfer |
| 14.09.2020 | Al Ahli | Beşiktaş | Free Transfer |
| 11.01.2024 | Beijing Guoan | İstanbul Başakşehir | Free Transfer |
| 14.07.2024 | İstanbul Başakşehir | Vasco da Gama | Free Transfer |
Sidelined
Josef de Souza Dias Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Knock | 20.01.2023 | 10.03.2023 |
| Knock | 06.01.2023 | 12.01.2023 |
| Knee Injury | 18.07.2022 | 02.09.2022 |
| Thigh Injury | 27.02.2022 | 12.03.2022 |
| Knock | 11.02.2022 | 18.02.2022 |
| Hamstring | 23.01.2022 | 04.02.2022 |
| Thigh Injury | 28.10.2021 | 02.11.2021 |
| Hip/Thigh Injury | 26.12.2020 | 01.01.2021 |
| Groin Injury | 02.12.2020 | 12.12.2020 |






















