Joazhifel Soares

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is da Cruz and the second or paternal family name is Pontes.

Joazhifel Soares

Personal information
Full name	Joazhifel Soares da Cruz Sousa Pontes
Date of birth	(1991-01-19) 19 January 1991
Place of birth	São Tomé, São Tomé Island, São Tomé and Príncipe
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	UDRA
Number	8
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2012	Vitória Riboque
2013–2016	Sporting Praia Cruz
2017	UDRA
International career
2011–	São Tomé and Príncipe	25	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Joazhifel Soares da Cruz Sousa Pontes (born 19 January 1991), commonly known as Jocy, is a São Toméan footballer who plays as a midfielder for UD Rei Amador and the São Tomé and Príncipe national team.

Biography

Jocy was born in the capital city of São Tomé.

Jocy started playing football championship competitions with Vitória FC in 2011 which was the club's successful season. He then moved to Sporting Praia Cruz in 2013 where he currently plays. He returned to Vitória Riboque in 2014 and was number 30.

International goals

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	16 November 2020	Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa	South Africa	1–0	2–4	2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification