Brazilian Winger Joao Victor Signs Four-Year Deal with Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Hapoel Be'er Sheva officially signed Brazilian winger Joao Victor to a four-year contract on July 5, 2026. Victor, 22, will join the team’s training camp in Poland and expressed excitement about starting a new chapter in his career, praising the warm reception from the coaching staff and players. He said, "I am grateful for the trust placed in me and look forward to meeting the red fans."

The transfer deal reportedly cost Hapoel Be'er Sheva 1.7 million euros plus 20% of any future sale, making it the club’s second-largest transfer after the acquisition of Dia Saba. Victor joins other summer signings including Itay Rotman, Marko Wolf, and Niv Yehoshua. The club views Victor as a long-term investment and a potential profitable asset.

Victor currently plays for Hungarian club Zalaegerszeg, where he scored 9 goals and provided 6 assists in 38 appearances last season. Born on April 27, 2004, in Sao Luis, Brazil, he began his career with Nautico and Ceara, including a loan spell at FC Osaka in Japan. He transferred to Zalaegerszeg last summer for 200,000 euros after a strong season in Hungary. Prior to joining Be'er Sheva, he was close to signing with Polish club Gornik Zabrze, but Be'er Sheva outbid them by offering a higher transfer fee and future sale percentage.

This signing highlights Hapoel Be'er Sheva’s ambition to strengthen their squad with young talent capable of contributing immediately and growing in value over time.