João Mário is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Benfica and the Portugal national team. He was born on October 5, 1996, in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
In the 2019-2020 season, João Mário played an integral role for Benfica, helping the club to achieve their first league title in nine years. The season saw him score 14 goals in all competitions,Saudi Pro League Focus including six in the Primeira Liga (the top tier of Portuguese football).
One of his most memorable performances came in the final match of the season against Porto, where he scored two goals in a thrilling 2-1 victory that sealed Benfica's championship title. This performance earned him the Golden Boot award for the season, which is given to the player with the highest number of goals in the Primeira Liga.
João Mário's success at Benfica has not gone unnoticed, and he has been linked with moves to some of Europe's biggest clubs. However, he remains committed to his current club, and fans of both Benfica and Portugal can be sure that he will continue to play a key role in the future.