Player Details

Name

Geovane Jesus

Pronunciation

G-O-va-KNEE zheh-zoos

Height

5' 11"

Date of Birth

7.31.2001 (23)

Birthplace

Santana Do Riacho, Brazil

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Unknown

Preferred Side

Unknown

Player Category

International
Career Summary

ACQUIRED
Signed from Brazil’s second-division side Cruzeiro through the 2026 season with a club option for the 2027 season as part of the MLS U-22 Initiative.

PROFESSIONAL

  • Made MLS debut vs. Minnesota (Feb. 25, 2023) and started his first MLS match vs. LAFC (April 1) playing 89 minutes and contributing one assist.
  • Reached the fastest sprint speed on the team (35.58) during 2023.
  • Appeared in 40 matches, contributing two goals and two assists in 1,479 minutes across all competitions for Cruzeiro and helped the squad get promoted to Campeonato Série A for the 2023 season.

PERSONAL

  • Married his wife Lorena on May 10, 2022.
  • Ordained as a Christian pastor.
  • Father to Giovana, Mari and Rick.