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43Caps- 2International goals
- PortugalNational team
The shape of him
João Palhinha is a midfielder and a Portugal international. In 25/26 that meant 45 club appearances and 2,800 minutes. Midfielders set the tempo, and when they win the ball back they look for the pass that breaks a line.
The job
Link defence to attack and keep the ball moving. When possession is lost, screen the back line.
Season snapshot 25/26
| Appearances | 45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes played | 2,800 | |
| Goals | 6 | |
| Assists | 3 | |
| Key passes per 90 | 0.4 | |
| Pass accuracy | 93% | |
| Tackles per 90 | 4.4 | |
| Duels won | 61% |
Playing style
Percentile against midfielders we track, 25/26
Stat comparison
vs midfielders we track (646), 25/26
| Stat | Bar | Palhinha | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key passes per 90 | 0.4 | 1.2 | |
| Pass accuracy | 93% | 88% | |
| Tackles per 90 | 4.4 | 1.6 | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 0.5 | 0.9 | |
| Duels won | 61% | 49% |
Honours 13
- 2UEFA Nations League2024/26
- 2Bundesliga2024/25
- 5Taça da Liga2017/18 · 2019/20 · 2020/21 · 2021/22
- 2Super Cup2021/22
- 2Primeira Liga2020/21
Career journey
2022 – 2024Fulham
2024 – 2026Bayern München
2025 – 2026Tottenham
2026 – 2027Benfica
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| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – 2027 | Benfica | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Tottenham | 44 | 6 |
| 2024 – 2026 | Bayern München | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 – 2024 | Fulham | 80 | 8 |
| 2020 – 2022 | Sporting CP | 76 | 5 |
| 2018 – 2020 | SC Braga | 67 | 4 |
| 2017 – 2018 | Sporting CP B | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 – 2018 | Sporting CP | 18 | 2 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Belenenses | 17 | 1 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Sporting CP B | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 – 2016 | Moreirense | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 – 2015 | Sporting CP B | 19 | 1 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves
- Place of birth
- Portugal
- Nationality
- Portugal
- Height
- 1.90 m
- Position
- Midfielder
Strengths
- Ball winning
- Duels
- Passing accuracy
CF card
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Our rating from 25/26's club stats, against every outfield player we track. Pace is set by our editors. Not an EA SPORTS FC rating.
81MID
Palhinha
- 76
- SHO
- 76
- PAS
- 73
- DRI
- 89
- DEF
- 92
- PHY
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2026 |  Primeira Liga |  Estrela | A | W3–2 | 90' | |
| 5 Nov 2026 |  UEFA Europa League |  Lech Poznan | H | W3–1 | 21' | |
| 2 Nov 2026 | Primeira Liga |  Alverca | H | W1–0 | 92' | |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Primeira Liga |  Santa Clara | A | W2–1 | 90' | |
| 22 Oct 2026 | UEFA Europa League |  Omonia Nicosia | A | W4–1 | 21' |
More on João Palhinha
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Benfica | All competitions | 6 | 443 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | Tottenham | All competitions | 44 | 2,755 | 6 | 3 |
| 24/25 | Bayern München | All competitions | 24 | 970 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Fulham | All competitions | 40 | 3,176 | 4 | 1 |
| 22/23 | Fulham | All competitions | 40 | 3,445 | 4 | 0 |
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