Madjer

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For the Algerian footballer born in 1958, see Rabah Madjer.

João Victor Saraiva (born January 22, 1977 in Luanda, Angola), better known as Madjer, is a Portuguese beach soccer player. He plays in forward position, and has won numerous awards at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups for his goalscoring abilities. At 2005 and 2006 World Cups he won the golden boot for most goals scored in the tournament.

Madjer has an extraordinary agility and dribbling talent in contrast to his height (194cm). Besides, he is very capable in acrobatic finishes such as volleys, over-head kicks and bicycle kicks. His skills provide a vital contribution for his team whilst competing in EBSL and Mundialito, above all Beach Soccer World Championship, which is held in Brazil every year.

Madjer was the MVP of EBSL last season in 2006.