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Joao Simao Poker Bio: Real Name, Nicknames, 2026 Season and Career He/Him
Joao Simao → João Simão
Joao Simao's real name is João Simão.
- Known as
- Joao Simao
- Real name
- João Simão
- Also known as
- joaosimaobh
- Country
- Brazil
- Category
- Poker Players
Brazil's João Simão made his name online as "joaosimaobh" before moving to the live high-roller circuit. As of Oct 23, 2026, Joao is #48 in the Card Player 2026 POY race with 3,837 points and $5,521,014 in qualifying winnings.
Stats as of Oct 2026 (sources checked Oct 23, 2026).
The 2026 Season
Card Player's 2026 Overall POY leaderboard has Joao at #48 with 3,837 points, 2 titles and 10 final tables for $5,521,014. On the Global Poker Index, Joao is outside the top 58 on the GPI POY table we checked (Hendon Mob). In the WSOP POY race, Joao is 38th (earlier WSOP leaderboard snapshot) (WSOP). WSOP Paradise (Dec 3 to 17, 2026) can still change the standings.
Career
- Career live earnings: not re-verified this run; see the Hendon Mob
Amazing Facts
- PokerNews reported him under the online name "joaosimaobh" in 2016. (PokerNews, May 2016)
FAQ
What is Joao Simao's real name?
Joao Simao's real name is João Simão. Also known as: joaosimaobh.
Where does Joao Simao rank in 2026?
As of Oct 23, 2026, #48 in Card Player's POY race (3,837 points) and outside the top 58 on the GPI POY table we checked.