Giovane (footballer, born 2003)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Santanaand the second or paternal family name is do Nascimento.

Giovane

Personal information
Full name	Giovane Santana do Nascimento [1]
Date of birth	(2003-11-24) 24 November 2003 (age 22) [1]
Place of birth	Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, Brazil
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) [1]
Position	Striker
Team information
Current team	Napoli
Number	23
Youth career
	Red Bull Brasil
2021–2022	Capivariano
2021–2022	→ Corinthians (loan)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2022	Capivariano	8	(1)
2021–2022	→ Corinthians (loan)	10	(0)
2022–2025	Corinthians	19	(2)
2025–2026	Hellas Verona	21	(3)
2026–	Napoli	1	(0)
International career
2023–2024	Brazil U20	10	(1)
Medal record Men's football Representing   Brazil South American U-20 Championship Winner 2023 Colombia
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:05, 25 January 2026 (UTC)

Giovane Santana do Nascimento (born 24 November 2003), simply known as Giovane, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Italian Serie A club Napoli. ^{[2] [3]}

Club career

Born in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, São Paulo, ^[4] Giovane began his career with Red Bull Brasil, but left the club for personal reasons, and only returned to football ahead of the 2021 season with Capivariano. ^[5] He made his senior debut at the age of just 17 on 29 April 2021, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 0–1 Campeonato Paulista Série A3 away loss against Linense.

Giovane scored his first senior goal on 10 May 2021, netting the winner in a 3–2 home success over Penapolense. ^[6] After eight first team appearances, he moved to Corinthians on loan on 16 July, being initially assigned to the under-20 squad. ^[7]

Giovane impressed with the under-20s of Timão, ^[8] and made his first team – and Série A – debut on 10 April 2022, replacing Róger Guedes in a 3–1 away win over Botafogo.

On 28 July 2022, Giovane signed a permanent contract with Corinthians until 2025, as the club paid R$ 3 million for 65% of his economic rights. ^[9] Giovane's professional debut for Corinthians took place on 10 April 2022, in the game against Botafogo for the Brazilian Championship, which Corinthians won 3-1. ^{[10] [11] [12]} Giovane's first goal for Corinthians was scored in a match against Vasco da Gama on 28 November 2023, in the Brazilian Championship. The match was held at São Januário and Corinthians won 4–2. ^[13]

Giovane left Alvinegro where in total, he played 47 games, with three goals, one assist and the Paulistão 2025 title. ^[14]

On 8 July 2025, Giovane was announced as a new player of Italian Serie A club Hellas Verona. ^[3] On 24 January 2026, he joined fellow Italian club Napoli on a permanent transfer. ^[15]

Career statistics

As of match played 25 January 2026 ^[2]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			State league [a]		National cup [b]		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Capivariano	2021	—			8	1	—		—		8	1
Corinthians (loan)	2022	Série A	10	0	0	0	4	0	2 [c]	0	16	0
Corinthians	2023	Série A	5	1	1	0	0	0	2 [d]	0	8	1
	2024	Série A	11	1	1	0	6	0	3 [e]	1	21	2
	2025	Série A	0	0	1	0	0	0	1 [e]	0	2	0
	Corinthians total		26	2	3	0	10	0	8	1	47	3
Hellas Verona	2025–26	Serie A	21	3	—		2	0	—		23	3
Napoli	2025–26	Serie A	1	0	—		0	0	0	0	1	0
Career total			48	5	11	1	12	0	8	1	79	7

1. Includes Campeonato Paulista Série A3, Campeonato Paulista
2. Includes Copa do Brasil, Coppa Italia
3. Appearances in Copa Libertadores
4. One appearance in Copa Libertadores, one appearance in Copa Sudamericana
5. Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana

Honours

Brazil U20

• South American U-20 Championship: 2023

Corinthians

• Campeonato Paulista: 2025

References

1. "FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: Brazil (BRA)" (PDF). FIFA. 22 May 2023. p. 2. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
2. Giovane at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
3. "Dal Brasile il nuovo attaccante gialloblù: benvenuto Giovane!". Hellas Verona FC . 8 July 2025.
4. "Guilherme Biro é promessa da região e do Corinthians na Copa São Paulo" [Guilherme Biro is a prospect of the region and of Corinthians in the Copa São Paulo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Liberal. 31 December 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
5. "Conheça Giovane, novo destaque no Sub-20 do Corinthians" [Know Giovane, new spotlight in the under-20s of Corinthians] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
6. "Capivariano 3 x 2 Penapolense – CAP tenta, mas segue sem vencer no Paulista A3" [Capivariano 3–2 Penapolense – CAP try, but remain winless in the Paulista A3] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
7. "Corinthians acerta com atacante de 17 anos para a equipe sub-20" [Corinthians sign 17-year-old forward for the under-20 team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Esporte News Mundo. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
8. "Joia 2022: decisivo na base, Giovane vive expectativa de promoção e compra pelo Corinthians" [Pearl 2022: decisive in the youth setup, Giovane lives the expectation of being promoted and purchase by Corinthians] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 31 December 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
9. "Corinthians assina contrato definitivo com o atacante Giovane" [Corinthians sign definitive contract with forward Giovane] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
10. "Willian faz primeiro tempo espetacular, e Corinthians vence Botafogo no Rio" [Willian makes stellar first half, and Corinthians defeat Botafogo in Rio] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
11. "Giovane estreia pelo profissional do Corinthians em vitória contra o Botafogo" [Giovane debuts in the first team of Corinthians in win over Botafogo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Meu Timão. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
12. "Estreia de Giovane pelo Corinthians". Meu Timão. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
13. "Giovane marcou o primeiro gol dele como profissional no jogo contra o Vasco" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Meu Timão. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
14. "Giovane, ex-Corinthians, é anunciado como reforço de time italiano" (in Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
15. "Giovane signs for Napoli". SSC Napoli. 24 January 2026. Retrieved 24 January 2026.