Arouca: João Valido takes the lead as starter. Arouca won against Aves SAD 3-1 in the league opener.

Who is João Valido?

João Valido is a 25-year-old goalkeeper, signed from Vitória de Setúbal in June 2022.

What happened last season?

Last season, João Valido achieved a starting spot in five occasions, one of them in the reception against FC Porto (0-2).

What's next?

João Valido now has a strong possibility of keeping his spot in the visit to Alvalade and achieving the best start ever in the League since competing for Arouca. | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 25 years old | | League games | 7 | | Starting appearances | 5 |

Why is this important for Arouca?

The trust given by coach Vasco Seabra to the goalkeeper may give him an edge in the next match against Sporting.