João Palhinha
João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
- Portugal
- Born
- Jul 9, 1995, Lisbon (31 years old)
- Height
- 190 cm
- Weight
- 84 kg
Data updated on Oct 8, 2026 · Source: Footlab AI database (API-Football, Wikidata) · Wikidata entry
How many goals has João Palhinha scored?
João Palhinha has 29 goals and 9 assists in 415 official matches: 27 goals at club level and 2 for the national team. In 2026-27: 0 goals in 9 matches.
Totals since 2015 across competitions tracked by Footlab AI.
Which club does João Palhinha play for?
João Palhinha is in the Benfica squad, playing as a Midfielder.
What are João Palhinha's stats in 2026-27?
In 2026-27, João Palhinha has 0 goals and 0 assists in 9 matches, for 613 minutes played.
Breakdown by competition
| Season | Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes | Average rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | UEFA Europa League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 7.5 |
| 2026-27 | Primeira Liga | 5 | 0 | 0 | 357 | 6.6 |
| 2026-27 | UEFA Nations League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 4.9 |
| 2025-26 | World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025-26 | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 7.3 |
| 2025-26 | UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 7.2 |
| 2025-26 | UEFA Champions League | 8 | 1 | 1 | 377 | 7.2 |
| 2025-26 | Premier League | 33 | 5 | 2 | 2,210 | 7.0 |
| 2025-26 | League Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 180 | 7.5 |
| 2024-25 | FIFA Club World Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6.3 |
What has João Palhinha won?
Footlab AI records 8 titles won by João Palhinha, across 5 competitions.
| Competition | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Taça da LigaPortugal | 4 | 2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2017/2018 |
| UEFA Nations LeagueEurope | 1 | 2024/2026 |
| BundesligaGermany | 1 | 2024/2025 |
| Super CupPortugal | 1 | 2021/2022 |
| Primeira LigaPortugal | 1 | 2020/2021 |
Which clubs has João Palhinha played for?
Footlab AI records 10 transfers for João Palhinha, the most recent in 2026.
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Bayern München | Benfica | Transfer |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Tottenham | Bayern München | Return from loan |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Bayern München | Tottenham | Loan |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Fulham | Bayern München | € 51M |
| Jul 4, 2022 | Sporting CP | Fulham | € 20M |
| Aug 3, 2020 | SC Braga | Sporting CP | N/A |
| Aug 7, 2018 | Sporting CP | SC Braga | Loan |
| Jan 5, 2017 | Belenenses | Sporting CP | N/A |
| Aug 9, 2016 | Sporting CP | Belenenses | Loan |
| Aug 12, 2015 | Sporting CP | Moreirense | Loan |
What are João Palhinha's latest matches?
Over the last 8 matches played, João Palhinha scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists in 550 minutes.
- Oct 4, 2026Portugal 2–1 NorwayUEFA Nations League63 min6.6
- Sep 27, 2026Norway 1–2 PortugalUEFA Nations League80 min6.0
- Sep 24, 2026Portugal 1–0 WalesUEFA Nations League23 min6.6
- Sep 20, 2026FC Porto 3–1 BenficaPrimeira Liga90 min6.4
- Sep 16, 2026AC Milan 0–2 BenficaUEFA Europa League90 min7.5
- Sep 13, 2026Benfica 3–1 GIL VicentePrimeira Liga32 min6.1
- Sep 9, 2026Moreirense 0–4 BenficaPrimeira Liga90 min6.8
- Sep 5, 2026Maritimo 0–3 BenficaPrimeira Liga82 min6.7
Who are João Palhinha's teammates?
The Benfica squad includes 30 other players recorded by Footlab AI.
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