João Palhinha is represented by the football agency Gonçalo Palhinha. The player currently plays for SL Benfica; the current market value is €15.00m. Under contract until 30.06.2030.
timeline Career History
Rating
70
DEF
João Palhinha
Q16236952
ATT
49
TEC
48
TAC
62
DEF
68
CRE
49
AGE
31
ATT: Attacking • TEC: Technical • TAC: Tactical • DEF: Defending • CRE: Creativity
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Position
Midfield
Age
31
Height
1,90
Foot
Right
Personal details
- Date of Birth
- 09.07.1995
- Place of birth
- Lisboa, Portugal
- Nationality
- Portugal
- League
- Liga Portugal
- Shirt number
- 36
info About João Palhinha
João Palhinha is a 31-year-old Defensive Midfield from Portugal. João Palhinha has played for SL Benfica since 2026. The contract runs until June 2030. Current estimated market value: €15.00m. João Palhinha is represented by the football agency Gonçalo Palhinha. 17 transfers on record; the highest fee was €51.00m for the 2024 move from Fulham to Bayern Münih. In the 2026/2027 Liga Portugal season: 9 matches, 0 goals and 0 assists. Height 1.90 m, preferred foot: right.
Who is João Palhinha's agent?
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João Palhinha is represented by the football agency Gonçalo Palhinha.
Which club does João Palhinha play for?
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João Palhinha currently plays for SL Benfica as a Defensive Midfield.
What is João Palhinha's market value?
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João Palhinha's market value is estimated at around €15.00m (2026 data).
Where is João Palhinha from?
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João Palhinha holds Portugal nationality.
How old is João Palhinha?
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João Palhinha is 31 years old.
scoreboard Recent Matches
| Date | Opponent | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2026 |
CF Estrela Amadora
(A)
Liga Portugal Betclic
|
2 - 3 (W) | 8.0 |
| 5 Nov 2026 |
Lech Poznań
(H)
UEFA Europa League
|
3 - 1 (W) | 6.7 |
| 2 Nov 2026 |
FC Alverca
(H)
Liga Portugal Betclic
|
1 - 0 (W) | 6.9 |
| 29 Oct 2026 |
Gil Vicente
(H)
Taca da Liga
|
4 - 1 (W) | 7.0 |
| 26 Oct 2026 |
Santa Clara
(A)
Liga Portugal Betclic
|
1 - 2 (W) | 6.7 |
Market Value & Form
Liga Portugal 2026/2027Market Value
Comparison of two independent sources
Current Value
€15.00m
Model Estimate
€14,7m
€13,2m – €16,1m
Season Form
Goals
0 / xG 0.79
Assists
0 / xA 0.71
Shooting
14 / on target 2
Pass accuracy
87.2
Bars show the player's league percentile.
Detailed Statistics Show Hide expand_more
Percentages show the player's league percentile.
Shooting
Passing
Possession
Defending
Discipline
Careers
Club career
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Benfica Current08.2026 – present
14 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2026/2027 7.25Liga Portugal 9 0 0 7.27Europa League 4 0 0 7.13League Cup 1 0 0 7.65 -
Bayern München07.2026 – 08.2026
0 apps · 0 goals
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Tottenham Hotspur Loan08.2025 – 06.2026
45 apps · 7 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2025/2026 6.99Premier Lig 33 5 2 6.97Champions League 8 1 1 6.99EFL Cup 2 1 0 7.16FA Cup 1 0 0 7.36UEFA Super Cup 1 0 0 – -
Bayern München07.2024 – 08.2025
25 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2025 6.15FIFA Club World Cup 1 0 0 6.152024/2025 6.74Bundesliga 17 0 0 6.70Champions League 5 0 0 6.78DFB Pokal 2 0 0 7.04 -
Fulham07.2022 – 07.2024
79 apps · 8 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2023/2024 7.19Premier Lig 33 4 1 7.17EFL Cup 5 0 0 7.60FA Cup 1 0 0 5.872022/2023 7.22Premier Lig 35 3 0 7.19FA Cup 5 1 0 7.45 -
Sporting CP08.2020 – 07.2022
77 apps · 5 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2021/2022 7.30Liga Portugal 27 3 0 7.33Champions League 6 0 0 7.18League Cup 3 0 0 –Taça de Portugal 2 0 0 –Super Cup 1 0 0 –2020/2021 7.22Liga Portugal 32 1 0 7.22League Cup 3 0 0 –Taça de Portugal 3 1 0 – -
Braga Loan08.2018 – 08.2020
75 apps · 6 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2019/2020 6.84Liga Portugal 27 2 0 6.86Europa League 11 1 1 6.82League Cup 4 1 0 –Taça de Portugal 2 0 0 –2018/2019 6.92Liga Portugal 23 2 2 6.92Taça de Portugal 5 0 0 –League Cup 3 0 0 – -
Sporting CP B01.2017 – 06.2018
3 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2017/2018Liga Portugal 2 2 0 0 –2016/2017Liga Portugal 2 1 0 0 – -
Sporting CP01.2017 – 06.2018
17 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2017/2018 6.05Liga Portugal 2 0 0 5.93Champions League 2 0 0 5.66Taça de Portugal 1 0 0 –Europa League 1 0 0 7.112016/2017Liga Portugal 11 0 0 – -
Os Belenenses SAD Loan08.2016 – 01.2017
17 apps · 1 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2016/2017Liga Portugal 13 1 0 –League Cup 4 0 0 – -
Moreirense Loan08.2015 – 06.2016
29 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2015/2016Liga Portugal 29 0 0 – -
Sporting CP07.2015 – 07.2015
0 apps · 0 goals
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Sporting CP B07.2013 – 06.2015
19 apps · 1 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2014/2015Liga Portugal 2 17 1 0 –2013/2014Liga Portugal 2 2 0 0 – -
Sporting CP U19 Youth02.2013 – 06.2013
0 apps · 1 goals
National team
40 apps · 2 goals
6 apps · 0 goals
