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Jimmy Johnstone
Jimmy 'Jinky' Johnstone (1944-2006), Scottish right winger for Celtic, Lisbon Lion in the 1967 European Cup win, nine league titles, 515 appearances, 130 goals, 23 Scotland caps, voted greatest ever Celt.
Jirès Kembo Ekoko
Jirès Kembo Ekoko is a French former professional footballer, born in 1988 in Kinshasa, who played as a winger for Stade Rennais in Ligue 1.
Jlloyd Samuel
Jlloyd Samuel (1981–2018), Trinidadian footballer, Premier League defender for Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers; died in a 2018 car crash in Cheshire, England, confirmed by inquest.
Jô
Jô (João Alves de Assis Silva, born 1987) is a Brazilian retired centre-forward, Corinthians idol and Neo Química Arena top scorer, 2013 Libertadores winner with Atlético Mineiro, 2017 Brasileirão best player, and Brazil's 2013 Confederations Cup winner.
Joachim Andersen (footballer)
Joachim Christian Andersen (born 1996) is a Danish centre-back for Fulham and Denmark; formerly Twente, Sampdoria, Lyon, Crystal Palace; over 40 caps, Euro 2020 semi-finalist.
Joachim Kayi Sanda
Joachim Kayi Sanda (born 2006, Antony, France) is a French centre-back at Southampton, signed from Valenciennes in January 2025; former France U17 captain, runner-up at Euro 2023 and the 2023 U17 World Cup.
Joachim Löw
Joachim "Jogi" Löw (born 1960), German football manager; Germany head coach 2006-2021, winning the 2014 World Cup and 2017 Confederations Cup, and the DFB's record coach with 198 internationals.
Joachim Marx
Joachim Jerzy Marx, Polish forward born 1944 in Gliwice, 1972 Olympic football gold medalist, Ruch Chorzów champion, RC Lens player and later Lens manager in Ligue 1.
Joan Capdevila
Joan Capdevila Méndez (born 1978, Tàrrega) is a Spanish retired left-back, Euro 2008 and 2010 World Cup winner with Spain (60 caps), who played for Espanyol, Atlético Madrid, Deportivo, Villarreal, and Benfica.
Joan Laporta
Joan Laporta i Estruch (born 1962, Barcelona) is a lawyer and president of FC Barcelona, serving 2003–2010 and again from 2021; re-elected in March 2026 with 68.18% for a fourth term running to 2031.
Joane Gadou
Joane Gadou (Kouakou Henry-Joane Aaron Aimerick Gadou), French centre-back born 2007 in Aubervilliers; ex-PSG academy and FC Salzburg defender who joined Borussia Dortmund in 2026 for a reported €19.5 million on a contract to 2031.
João Afonso (footballer, born 2007)
João Afonso, fully João de Oliveira Afonso, is a Portuguese goalkeeper born in 2007 who made his Primeira Liga debut for Santa Clara in May 2026 and joined FC Porto.
João Cancelo
João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo, Portuguese full-back born 1994 in Barreiro; Benfica, Valencia, Inter, Juventus, Manchester City, Bayern, Al-Hilal, Barcelona. First player to win all four major leagues; famed inverted full-back under Guardiola.
João Carlos Teixeira
João Carlos Teixeira (João Carlos Vilaça Teixeira, born 1993, Braga) is a Portuguese attacking midfielder, ex-Sporting CP youth player and Liverpool FC midfielder (2014-16, 8 apps, 1 goal), now at Shanghai Shenhua since April 2023, winner of the 2023 Chinese FA Cup.
João Costa (footballer, born 2005)
João Costa (João Gabriel e Costa Cesco), born 2005 in Umuarama, is a Portuguese-Brazilian left-footed winger; Palmeiras and Corinthians youth, Roma debutant, Al-Ettifaq player (44 matches, 4 goals), loaned to Cruzeiro in August 2026.
João Cruz (footballer, born 2006)
João Cruz, full name João Victor Machado Cruz, is a Brazilian attacking midfielder for Athletico Paranaense who has been capped by Brazil at under-15, under-17, and under-20 levels.
João Félix
João Félix, Portuguese forward from Viseu; Benfica breakthrough and 2019 Golden Boy; €126m record move to Atlético Madrid; later Chelsea, Barcelona, Milan, now Al-Nassr.
João Havelange
João Havelange (Jean-Marie Faustin Godefroid de Havelange), Brazilian Olympic swimmer and lawyer, was FIFA president 1974–1998, the first non-European; he expanded the World Cup from 16 to 32 teams and was found to have taken ISL bribes.
João Mário (footballer, born 1993)
João Mário Naval da Costa Eduardo, born 1993 in Porto, Portuguese attacking midfielder; Euro 2016 winner with 56 caps, €45m Inter signing, later Benfica, Besiktas, and AEK Athens.
João Moutinho
João Moutinho (born 1986, Portimão) is a Portuguese central midfielder at SC Braga; Euro 2016 and Nations League winner, formerly of Sporting, Porto, Monaco, and Wolves.
João Palhinha
João Palhinha (born 1995, Lisbon) is a Portuguese defensive midfielder at Benfica; formerly Sporting, Fulham, Bayern Munich (Bundesliga 2024/25) and Tottenham loan; 37-cap Portugal international, Nations League 2024/25 winner.
João Pedro (footballer, born 2001)
João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus, Brazilian forward born 2001 in Ribeirão Preto; Fluminense, Watford, Brighton, then Chelsea from July 2025; 2025 Club World Cup winner, 20 goals in 2025/26, Brazil international.
João Rego
João Rego (João Pedro Seno Luís Rêgo, born 2005, Beja) is a Portuguese attacking midfielder, Benfica academy product, now on loan at Casa Pia for 2026/27; Portugal youth international, Taça da Liga winner 2024/25. Not Rodrigo Rêgo.
João Simões (footballer, born 2007)
João Simões (João Pedro Arnauth Barrocas Simões), Portuguese midfielder born 2007 in Portimão; Sporting CP academy product, left-footed, 2024/25 league and cup double winner, contract to 2030 with €80M clause.
João Tralhão
João Tralhão (João Carlos Valado Tralhão), Portuguese football coach born 1980 in Lisbon; Benfica youth coach and two-time UEFA Youth League finalist, later assistant to Henry, Şahin, and Mourinho at Monaco, Dortmund, Fenerbahçe, Benfica, and Real Madrid.
João Virgínia
João Virgínia (João Manuel Neves Virgínia), Portuguese goalkeeper born 1999; Benfica, Arsenal, and Everton youth product; loans at Reading, Sporting, Cambuur; joined Wolves from Sporting CP in 2026.
Joaquín (footballer, born 1981)
Joaquín Sánchez Rodríguez (Joaquín), Spanish winger born 1981 in El Puerto de Santa María; Real Betis record appearance holder (528 games), Copa del Rey winner 2005, 2008, 2022, 51 Spain caps, retired 2023, later a Betis director.
Joaquín Correa
Joaquín Correa, "el Tucu", Argentine forward born 1994 in Juan Bautista Alberdi; Estudiantes, Sampdoria, Sevilla, Lazio, Inter, Marseille, Botafogo; 19 Argentina caps, Copa América 2021 winner.
Joaquín Freitas
Joaquín Freitas (born 2006, San Fernando) is an Argentine centre forward from Acassuso's academy who debuted for River Plate in November 2025, was capped by Argentina against Honduras, and joined Flamengo in September 2026 for a reported $17M.
Joaquin Seys
Joaquin Seys (Joaquin Ronny Seys) is a Belgian footballer, born in 2005 in Oostende, who plays as a full-back for Club Brugge and the Belgium national team, winning league titles in 2024 and 2026.