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

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.