David Sousa (footballer, born 2001)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Sousa and the second or paternal family name is Albino.

David Sousa

Personal information
Full name	David Sousa Albino
Date of birth	(2001-07-04) 4 July 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s)	Centre back
Team information
Current team	RWD Molenbeek
Number	43
Youth career
	Flamengo
2015–2020	Botafogo
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2024	Botafogo	22	(1)
2021–2023	→ Cercle Brugge (loan)	18	(1)
2024–	RWD Molenbeek	32	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 January 2025

David Sousa Albino (born 4 July 2001), known as David Sousa, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Belgian club RWD Molenbeek.

Club career

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Sousa joined Botafogo in 2015, after being released by Flamengo.[1] On 18 December 2018, he signed his first professional contract with the club, until July 2022.[2]

Sousa made his first team debut on 18 January 2020, starting in a 0–1 Campeonato Carioca away loss against Volta Redonda.[3] On 8 June, after the departure of Joel Carli, he was definitely promoted to the first team.[4] His Série A debut occurred on 6 September, as he replaced fellow youth graduate Caio Alexandre late into a 2–2 away draw against Corinthians.

On 4 July 2021, Sousa signed a two-year loan deal with Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge which included a purchase option.[5]

On 15 January 2024, Sousa signed a contract until the end of the season with RWD Molenbeek.[6]

Career statistics

As of 7 November 2020[7]

Club	Season	League			State League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Botafogo	2020	Série A	6	0	2	0	0	0	—		—		8	0
Career total			6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0

References

1. "De dispensado do Flamengo a capitão do sub-20 do Botafogo: com força do avô, Sousa ganha espaço no Alvinegro" [From being released by Flamengo to captain of Botafogo's under-20s: with the strength of grandfather, Sousa wins a place at the Alvinegro] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 14 March 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
2. "Promessa, David Sousa celebra primeiro contrato profissional com o Botafogo: "Muito grato"" [Prospect, David Sousa celebrates first professional contract with Botafogo: "Very grateful"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
3. "Com time jovem, Botafogo é dominado e perde para Volta Redonda na estreia" [With a young team, Botafogo is dominated and lose to Volta Redonda in debut] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Online. 18 January 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
4. "Cria da base, zagueiro Sousa é integrado ao elenco profissional do Botafogo após saída de Carli" [Youth graduate, stopper Sousa is promoted to the first team of Botafogo after Carli's departure] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
5. "David Sousa signs for Cercle Brugge | News | Cercle Brugge KSV". cerclebrugge.be. 4 July 2021.
6. "DAVID SOUSA DÉBARQUE À MOLENBEEK!" [DAVID SOUSA ARRIVES IN MOLENBEEK!] (in French). RWD Molenbeek. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
7. Sousa at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 November 2020.

External links

• Botafogo profile (in Brazilian Portuguese)