PEORIA, Ill. – Get to know more about Bradley Soccer Joao Saraiva.
Saraiva, originally from Setúbal, Portugal, is one of the few new faces in Bradley's roster, coming from Jefferson College.
Saraiva started playing soccer when he was eight years old. He joined Grupo Desportivo Fabril when he was eight and left when he was 14. Between 14 and 15, the Portuguese played for Belenenses. One year later, he returned to Grupo Desportivo Fabril and played there until he was 18. Saraiva played in the third division of Portugal, even facing world-known clubs like Fútbol Club Oporto.