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Joao Faria

Joao Carlos Silva Faria (born 12 July 1990) is a Portuguese footballer who plays for C.D. Trofense as a central defender.

Club Career

Born in Barcelos, Faria played his first three years as a senior in the third division, with G.D. Ribeirao (two seasons) and Varzim SC. In the summer of 2012 he signed with S.L. Benfica, being assigned to the reserve team in the second level.

Faria made his debut as a professional on 26 August 2012, appearing in a 1–2 away loss against Associacao Naval 1º de Maio. On 28 January of the following year he moved to Spain, agreeing to a three-and-a-half-year contract with third tier club UD Salamanca.