Joao Escoval

Joao Rodrigo Pereira Escoval (born 8 May 1997) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Croatian club HNK Rijeka.

Club Career

Escoval was born in Lisbon. He joined S.L. Benfica's youth system at the age of 10, signing from SG Sacavenense also in the region.

On 24 August 2016, Escoval made his professional debut for the B team, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 away win against F.C. Vizela for the LigaPro. He contributed a further nine starts until the end of the season, helping to a final fourth position.

On 18 August 2017, the 20-year-old Escoval and teammate Filipe Ferreira were sold to NK Istra 1961 from the Croatian First Football League, as Mato Milos moved in the opposite direction. On 10 January 2018, he signed a 1+1⁄2-year contract with fellow league club HNK Rijeka with a three-year extension option.

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