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Joao Vieira
Joao Vieira, known online as “Naza114,” is a Portuguese professional poker player and one of the most prolific all-around grinders in the history of the game. A former professional basketball player turned high-stakes titan, Vieira is a four-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and sits as Portugal’s undisputed all-time money leader.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $21,350,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Vieira is the first Portuguese player to cross the $20 million milestone. His career-best live score of $4,610,000 came from a massive victory in the 2025 Triton Poker Series Jeju $150k NLH 8-Handed event. He is a 4-time WSOP bracelet winner, including a landmark win in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $100,000 High Roller for $2,649,158. In addition to his live success, he is one of the winningest online players in history with over $25 million in digital cashes. These elite performances contribute to an estimated poker net worth of over $25 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1989 in Funchal, Madeira, Vieira’s competitive journey began not at the card table, but on the basketball court. He was a professional basketball player in Portugal until his early twenties, once scoring 50 points in a single game before transitioning to poker full-time. Known as “Naza114” on PokerStars and Winamax, he built a reputation as an unstoppable volume grinder, winning nine WCOOP titles and five SCOOP trophies. Since moving his focus to the live high-roller circuit and relocating to London, he has become a fixture in the world’s most exclusive fields, often supported by a rail that includes fellow elite pros like Adrian Mateos. His transition from an island athlete to a global poker icon is considered one of the most successful “second acts” in sports.
Play Style & Strategy
Vieira is the embodiment of the “hard work over everything” philosophy, famously stating that “confidence without hard work is just a balloon about to pop.” His play style is an elite blend of modern GTO precision and deep psychological reads honed over millions of hands online. While he is a master of No-Limit Hold’em, his versatility in mixed games is what truly sets him apart, as evidenced by his deep runs in WSOP Razz, Stud, and Omaha Championships. He is known for his incredible emotional intelligence and “vibe reads,” often using the shot clock as a weapon to induce mistakes from his opponents. Whether he is navigating a Triton Poker Series main event or a WSOP final table, his strategy revolves around staying present, minimizing technical errors, and maintaining a relentless work rate that few in the world can match.
Social Media & Online Presence
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Callum Jury is SoMuchPoker's Live Content and Social Media Specialist, reporting live from WSOP and Asia Pacific poker festivals including the APT and PokerStars LIVE series. Originally from the Lake District in the UK, he has covered the Southeast Asian poker circuit since 2025, combining day-by-day tournament reporting with the social and digital content that brings the action to fans.
