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Jersey Number 26
Joao Estevez
- Position:
- Midfielder
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- High School:
- Monteverde Academy
2019:
- Appeared in first four matches of the season
- Played seven matches this season
- Recorded a shot against Michigan State (9/3)
- Appeared in three matches for UCR
- Recorded a shot in season opener at CSU Bakersfield (8/25)
2016:
- Made his UCR debut in season opener against Cal Baptist (8/26), recording one shot on goal
High School:
- Attended Monteverde Academy in Florida
- Monteverde ranked first in TopDrawerSoccer's Fab 50 Boys rankings with a 19-0-0 record in 2016
- 136-match win streak
- 2013, 16 undefeated national champion under head coach Mike Potempa
Personal:
- Son of Leonardo and Danielle Esteues
- Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Favorite sports team: Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
- Favorite athlete: Zico
- Favorite food: rice and beans
- Favorite TV show: Prison Break
- Favorite movie: Star Wars series
- Most memorable moment was winning the national championship in High School
- His parents have had the biggest influence on his athletics career
Highlander Hot Talk Podcast - Spring Sports Recap 5/21/2026
Thursday, May 21
Day in the Life: Leilani Juan
Monday, May 04
UCR Student-Athletes cheer on our students.
Friday, May 01
UCR Athletics Director Introductory Full Press Conference
Tuesday, March 24
