David Sousa Albino (born 4 July 2001), known as David Sousa, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Cercle Brugge, on loan from Botafogo. Club career Born in Rio de Janeiro, Sousa joined Botafogo in 2015, after being released by Flamengo. On 18 December 2018, he signed his first professional contract with the club, until July 2022. Sousa made his first team debut on 18 January 2020, starting in a 0–1 Campeonato Carioca away loss against Volta Redonda. On 8 June, after the departure of Joel Carli, he was definitely promoted to the first team. His Série A debut occurred on 6 September, as he replaced fellow youth graduate Caio Alexandre late into a 2–2 away draw against Corinthians. On 4 July 2021, Sousa signed a two-year loan deal with Belgian First Division A club Cercle Brugge which included a purchase option. Career statistics References External links Botafogo profile 2001 births Living people Footballers from Rio de Janeiro (city) Brazilian footballers Association football defenders Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Belgian Pro League players Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas players Cercle Brugge K.S.V. players Brazilian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Belgium Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium