*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:12, 18 March 2024 (UTC)
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Oliveira and the second or paternal family name is Cardoso.
Giovanni Augusto Oliveira Cardoso (born 5 September 1989), known as Giovanni Augusto, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Chapecoense.
With Figueira Giovanni Augusto appeared regularly in Série A, avoiding relegation and scoring four goals in 24 appearances. He also scored the first official goal of Arena Corinthians on 18 May 2014, in a 1–1 draw against Corinthians.[7]
Giovanni Augusto only established himself as a starter for Galo during the 2015 campaign, under Levir Culpi. On 5 May he renewed his contract until 2018, and finished the year with five goals and ten assists.
Corinthians
On 4 February 2016, it was announced that Giovanni signed with Corinthians for an undisclosed fee.[8] A regular starter during his first year, he lost space during the 2017 season.
On 8 February 2018, Giovanni Augusto was loaned to Vasco da Gama until the end of the year. In March 2019, he joined Goiás on loan until the end of the season.[9]
Coritiba
On 29 January 2020, free agent Giovanni Augusto joined Coritiba.[10] On 28 May, his contract was extended until the end of the year.[11]
In November 2020, after the season calendar was extended until February 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Giovanni Augusto further extended his link with Coxa until that month; on 5 January 2021, however, he left the club after receiving an offer from abroad.[12]
Mazatlán
On 11 January 2021, Giovanni Augusto was announced at Liga MX side Mazatlán for an undisclosed fee.[13] Despite being regularly used, he was one of the four players released on 28 November.[14]
Guarani
On 12 January 2022, Giovanni Augusto returned to his home country after being announced at Guarani in the second division.[15] On 1 April, after establishing himself as a regular starter, he renewed his contract for a further year.[16]
On 31 March 2023, amidst negotiations to play for fellow second level side Vitória, Giovanni Augusto rescinded with Bugre.[17]
On 3 January 2024, Giovanni Augusto was announced at Portuguesa for the 2024 Campeonato Paulista.[19] He helped the club to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in 13 years, before joining Chapecoense on 2 April.[20]
