João Gomes is a Brazilian midfielder born in Rio de Janeiro in 2001. He came through Flamengo's academy and became a first-team player, helping the club win the 2022 Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil. Wolverhampton Wanderers signed him in January 2023, and he quickly became known in the Premier League for ball-winning energy and midfield pressing. Gomes made his senior Brazil debut in 2024 after establishing himself in England.