João Novais
João Pedro Barradas Novais
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
- Portugal
- Born
- Jul 10, 1993, Vila Nova de Gaia (33 years old)
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
Data updated on Oct 9, 2026 · Source: Footlab AI database (API-Football, Wikidata) · Wikidata entry
How many goals has João Novais scored?
João Novais has 46 goals and 29 assists in 310 official matches, all at club level. In 2025-26: 14 goals in 21 matches.
Totals since 2015 across competitions tracked by Footlab AI.
Which club does João Novais play for?
João Novais is in the Al Najma squad, playing as a Midfielder.
What are João Novais's stats in 2025-26?
In 2025-26, João Novais has 14 goals and 7 assists in 21 matches, for 45 minutes played.
Breakdown by competition
| Season | Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes | Average rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Primeira Liga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6.3 |
| 2025-26 | Division 1 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2024-25 | King's Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024-25 | Primeira Liga | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1,413 | 6.7 |
| 2024-25 | Taça de Portugal | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
What has João Novais won?
Footlab AI records 2 titles won by João Novais, across 2 competitions.
| Competition | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Taça de PortugalPortugal | 1 | 2020/2021 |
| Taça da LigaPortugal | 1 | 2019/2020 |
Which clubs has João Novais played for?
Footlab AI records 10 transfers for João Novais, the most recent in 2026.
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Al Jabalain | Al Najma | Free agent |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Rio Ave | Al Jabalain | Free agent |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Rio Ave | Al Jabalain | Free Transfer |
| Jul 5, 2024 | Alanyaspor | Rio Ave | Free |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Al Bataeh | Alanyaspor | € N/A |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Alanyaspor | SC Braga | N/A |
| Aug 11, 2022 | SC Braga | Al Bataeh | N/A |
| Aug 19, 2021 | SC Braga | Alanyaspor | Loan |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Rio Ave | SC Braga | € 1.5M |
| Jul 3, 2015 | Leixoes | Rio Ave | N/A |
What are João Novais's latest matches?
Over the last 8 matches played, João Novais scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists in 308 minutes.
- Aug 31, 2025Rio Ave 2–2 SC BragaPrimeira Liga17 min6.3
- Aug 17, 2025Rio Ave 1–1 NacionalPrimeira Liga28 min6.2
- May 16, 2025Rio Ave 1–1 GIL VicentePrimeira Liga26 min6.6
- May 10, 2025Nacional 3–3 Rio AvePrimeira Liga45 min6.6
- May 5, 2025Rio Ave 2–0 EstrelaPrimeira Liga31 min6.3
- Apr 27, 2025Guimaraes 3–0 Rio AvePrimeira Liga32 min6.9
- Apr 22, 2025Rio Ave 1–2 Sporting CPTaça de Portugal56 min6.3
- Apr 18, 2025Rio Ave 1–1 Santa ClaraPrimeira Liga73 min7.0
Who are João Novais's teammates?
The Al Najma squad includes 21 other players recorded by Footlab AI.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Attackers
Which other players play in the same position?
Here are the 11 players with the most minutes at Midfielder in Division 1, excluding Al Najma.
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