| Season | Team | Position | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Portugal |
Midfielder | 6 |
| 2026 |
Benfica |
Midfielder | 36 |
| 2025 |
Tottenham |
Midfielder | — |
| 2024 |
Portugal |
Midfielder | — |
| 2024 |
Fulham |
Midfielder | — |
| 2023 |
Fulham |
Midfielder | — |
| 2022 |
Fulham |
Midfielder | — |
| 2021 |
Sporting CP |
Midfielder | — |
| 2020 |
Sporting CP |
Midfielder | — |
| 2019 |
SC Braga |
Midfielder | — |
| 2018 |
SC Braga |
Midfielder | — |
| 2017 |
Sporting CP |
Midfielder | — |
| 2016 |
Belenenses |
Midfielder | — |
| 2016 |
Sporting CP |
Midfielder | — |
| 2015 |
Moreirense |
Midfielder | — |
João Palhinha
Benfica
31
Jul 09, 1995
Lisbon, Portugal
190 / 84
Portugal
Midfielder
Portugal
Midfielder
Player Profile
Born on July 9, 1995, João Palhinha is a 31-year-old Portugal midfielder. His career spans 19 recorded seasons, totaling 287 appearances with 22 goals and 7 assists. Most recently, in the 2026 Primeira Liga season, he added 6 appearances. Currently representing Benfica, the player measures 190 cm and weighs 84 kg.
His statistical profile highlights reliable in possession with 87.0% passing accuracy, and physically engaged (15.0 duels per 90, 56.8% win rate).
Injury History
| Season | Type | Reason | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Missing Fixture | Head Injury | 2 |
| 2025 | Missing Fixture | Knock | 1 |
| 2025 | Questionable | Knock | 1 |
| 2024 | Missing Fixture | Groin Injury | 4 |
| 2024 | Missing Fixture | Illness | 2 |
| 2024 | Missing Fixture | Muscle Injury | 6 |
| 2024 | Missing Fixture | Red Card | 1 |
| 2024 | Questionable | Muscle Injury | 1 |
| 2023 | Missing Fixture | Shoulder Injury | 1 |
| 2023 | Missing Fixture | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 2022 | Missing Fixture | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 2021 | Missing Fixture | Injury | 1 |
| 2021 | Missing Fixture | Muscle Injury | 1 |
Team History
Season History
| Season | League | Team | Apps | G | A | Shots | Key P | Y | R | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Primeira Liga | Benfica | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7.17 |
| 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Portugal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| 2026 | UEFA Europa League | Benfica | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.28 |
| 2025 | Premier League | Tottenham | 33 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7.02 |
| 2025 | UEFA Champions League | Tottenham | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.11 |
| 2025 | FIFA Club World Cup | Bayern München | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| 2025 | Bundesliga | Bayern München | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Bundesliga | Bayern München | 17 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6.7 |
| 2024 | Euro Championship | Portugal | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.43 |
| 2024 | Premier League | Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Premier League | Fulham | 33 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 7.15 |
| 2022 | Premier League | Fulham | 35 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 6.98 |
| 2021 | Primeira Liga | Sporting CP | 27 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 7.13 |
| 2020 | Primeira Liga | Sporting CP | 32 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 7.14 |
| 2019 | Primeira Liga | SC Braga | 26 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 6.87 |
| 2018 | Primeira Liga | SC Braga | 23 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 6.87 |
| 2017 | Primeira Liga | Sporting CP | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| 2016 | Primeira Liga | Belenenses | 24 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 7.03 |
| 2015 | Primeira Liga | Moreirense | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7.1 |
| Career Total | 287 | 22 | 7 | 190 | 97 | 81 | 2 | — | ||
Achievements
48
Total Titles
0
Individual Awards
Team Honors
Bundesliga
Bayern München
14
Champion
1
Runner-up
17
Seasons
Title Seasons
2026, 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Runner-up Seasons
2011
UEFA Champions League
Bayern München
11
Champion
3
Runner-up
16
Seasons
Title Seasons
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Runner-up Seasons
2025, 2017, 2016
Primeira Liga
Benfica
6
Champion
8
Runner-up
17
Seasons
Title Seasons
2022, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
Runner-up Seasons
2026, 2024, 2023, 2019, 2017, 2012, 2011, 2010
Primeira Liga
Sporting CP
3
Champion
4
Runner-up
17
Seasons
Title Seasons
2024, 2023, 2020
Runner-up Seasons
2025, 2021, 2015, 2013
UEFA Nations League
Portugal
3
Champion
2
Runner-up
5
Seasons
Title Seasons
2026, 2024, 2018
Runner-up Seasons
2022, 2020
UEFA Champions League
Benfica
2
Champion
3
Runner-up
14
Seasons
Title Seasons
2022, 2011
Runner-up Seasons
2021, 2016, 2015
UEFA Europa League
SC Braga
2
Champion
2
Runner-up
9
Seasons
Title Seasons
2019, 2017
Runner-up Seasons
2021, 2020
UEFA Champions League
Tottenham
2
Champion
2
Runner-up
6
Seasons
Title Seasons
2022, 2017
Runner-up Seasons
2019, 2018
Euro Championship
Portugal
2
Champion
0
Runner-up
5
Seasons
Title Seasons
2024, 2020
World Cup
Portugal
1
Champion
2
Runner-up
5
Seasons
Title Seasons
2022
Runner-up Seasons
2026, 2018
Championship
Fulham
1
Champion
0
Runner-up
6
Seasons
Title Seasons
2021
UEFA Europa League
Tottenham
1
Champion
0
Runner-up
4
Seasons
Title Seasons
2020
Recent Form
W
W
L
W
W
80%
Win Rate
14
Goals (2.8/m)
2
Clean Sheets
Benfica
Celtic
Benfica
Vitória SC
FC Porto
Benfica
Benfica
GIL Vicente
Moreirense
Benfica
Maritimo
Benfica
Benfica
Estoril
Comments
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for his age Class act João Palhinha is the heartbeat of Benfica 🎉 📝
Future legend João Palhinha is having a great season Class act