João Pereira Jamba
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joao Pereira | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Benguela, Angola | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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AS Aviacao | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1997 | Primeiro Maio | ||
| 1997–2007 | AS Aviacao | ||
| 2007 | Petro Atlético | ||
| 2008– | AS Aviacao | ||
| National team‡ | |||
| 1998–2010 | Angola | 29 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 June 2006. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21 June 2006 |
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João Pereira (born 10 July 1977 in Benguela), is a retired Angolan footballer. He last played for Atlético Sport Aviação.
Jamba is an archetype of old fashioned defending. He is mostly very reliable and consistent.
The central back is a former member of the national team, and was called up to the 2006 World Cup. He has played in 29 straight international competitions for Angola, making him a leader on an otherwise young club. In April 2006, his performances were acknowledged when he was voted Angola’s best home-based player in a national radio poll.
His nickname, "Jamba," means "Elephant" in Umbundu, a language spoken in southern Angola.
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