João Schmidt

Defensive Midfielder - Santos
15 Sep 2026
Tuesday
Process

Events

44
  1. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  2. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  3. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  4. Promised playing time by manager

  5. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  6. Promised playing time by manager

  7. Dropped to the bench as Zé Rafael was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Zé Rafael was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  8. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  9. Promised playing time by manager

  10. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  11. Promised playing time by manager

  12. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  13. Left out as Tomás Rincón was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Tomás Rincón was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  14. Dropped to the bench as Zé Rafael was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Zé Rafael was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  15. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  16. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  17. Promised playing time by manager

  18. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  19. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  20. Promised playing time by manager

  21. Left out as Christian Oliva was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Christian Oliva was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  22. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  23. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  24. Personality clash with Marcelo Torrez

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  25. Personality clash with Enzo Boer

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  26. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  27. Promised playing time by manager

  28. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  29. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Christian Oliva was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  30. Left out as Gabriel Menino was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Gabriel Menino was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  31. Personality clash with Diogenes

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  32. Personality clash with Otávio

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  33. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  34. Promised playing time by manager

  35. Left out as Zé Rafael was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Zé Rafael was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  36. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  37. Personality clash with Rodrigo Falcão

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  38. Personality clash with Pepê Fermino

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  39. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.4M/y
  40. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.4M/y
    Who
    Alves Carlos
  41. Personality clash with Rony

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  42. Personality clash with Zé Rafael

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  43. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  44. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.