Pedro Joel Pereira Silva
Pedro Joel Pereira Silva (born 24 October 1990), known as Joel, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Vilaverdense FC as a forward.
Football career
Born in Barcelos, Joel joined local Santa Maria FC's youth system in 2001, aged 11. He went on to spend three full seasons with the first team, in amateur football.
Joel made his professional debuts in the 2012–13 campaign, scoring one goal[1] in 23 Segunda Liga games for S.C. Freamunde and eventually suffering relegation. He added 17 the following campaign, helping the club achieve immediate promotion back.
On 14 June 2014, Joel signed a two-year contract with C.D. Tondela.[2] He contributed with 14 starting appearances in his debut season, to help his team reach the Primeira Liga for the first time in their history.[3]
References
- ↑ "Freamunde-Sp. Braga B, 1–3: Anfitriões praticamente condenados" [Freamunde-Sp. Braga B, 1–3: Hosts practically doomed] (in Portuguese). Record. 5 May 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ↑ "Joel Silva assina até 2016" [Joel Silva signs until 2016] (in Portuguese). Record. 14 June 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ↑ "Freamunde-Tondela, 1–1: Golo nos descontos carimbou subida" [Freamunde-Tondela, 1–1: Injury time goal sealed promotion] (in Portuguese). Record. 24 May 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
External links
- Joel at thefinalball.com
- Joel profile at ForaDeJogo
- Soccerway profile