LATEST SEASON
2026/2027
Appearances1
Minutes59
Rating7.21
Detailed statistics
Shots3
Shots on target1
Passes57
Accurate passes49
Key passes1
Dribbles2
Successful dribbles1
Tackles3
Interceptions2
Duels10
Duels won6
Fouls1
Fouls drawn1
Bench1
PLAYER PROFILE
João Palhinha
J. Lobo Alves Palhinha GonçalvesFootball player profile, personal information, current club, position, career and honours.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Player Details
Full NameJoão Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves
NationalityPortugal
Age31 years
Date of Birth09 July 1995
Place of BirthLisbon, Portugal
Height190 cm
Weight84 kg
Gendermale
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Playing Profile
PositionMidfielder
Preferred Footright
Current ClubBenfica
PLAYER BIOGRAPHY
BenficaAbout João Palhinha
FACTUAL PROFILE
João Palhinha is a Portugal footballer listed as a Midfielder. The current structured data associates the player with Benfica.
João Palhinha was born on 9 July 1995 and is 31 years old in Lisbon, Portugal.
The available profile lists height 190 cm, weight 84 kg, preferred foot right.
Structured player facts are based on the football data available to HICHAM TV.
SEASON STATISTICS
João Palhinha Statistics
Season-by-season football performance based on the available competition data.
SEASON
2026
Appearances1
Minutes27
Rating6.56
Detailed statistics
Shots1
Shots on target1
Passes6
Accurate passes5
Clearances1
Duels2
Duels won1
Fouls1
Fouls drawn1
Bench1
SEASON
2026
Appearances4
Starts2
Minutes222
Goals1
Assists1
Rating6.80
Detailed statistics
Shots4
Passes95
Accurate passes85
Key passes1
Dribbles2
Successful dribbles1
Tackles4
Clearances1
Duels14
Duels won10
Fouls1
Fouls drawn4
Bench2
SEASON
2025/2026
Appearances1
Starts1
Minutes90
Rating7.29
Detailed statistics
Shots1
Shots on target1
Passes35
Accurate passes28
Key passes2
Dribbles2
Successful dribbles2
Tackles6
Interceptions5
Clearances3
Duels21
Duels won12
Fouls4
Fouls drawn2
Crosses1
Yellow cards1
SEASON
2025/2026
Appearances2
Starts2
Minutes180
Goals1
Rating7.25
Detailed statistics
Shots1
Shots on target1
Passes129
Accurate passes117
Tackles3
Interceptions2
Clearances9
Duels14
Duels won8
Fouls2
Fouls drawn2
Crosses1
Yellow cards1
SEASON
2025/2026
Appearances33
Starts23
Minutes2197
Goals5
Assists2
Rating6.92
Detailed statistics
Shots33
Shots on target9
Passes1044
Accurate passes856
Key passes8
Dribbles23
Successful dribbles10
Tackles111
Interceptions31
Clearances58
Duels313
Duels won193
Fouls28
Fouls drawn37
Crosses4
Yellow cards8
Bench12
TRANSFERS
Transfer History
Recorded club moves for João Palhinha.
26 Aug 2026Transfer
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Amount14,000,000COMPLETED
30 Jun 2026End of loan
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COMPLETED
03 Aug 2025Loan
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Amount5,000,000COMPLETED
11 Jul 2024Transfer
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Amount51,000,000COMPLETED
04 Jul 2022Transfer
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Amount20,000,000COMPLETED
31 Jul 2020End of loan
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COMPLETED
07 Aug 2018Loan
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COMPLETED
04 Jan 2017End of loan
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COMPLETED
09 Aug 2016Loan
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COMPLETED
01 Jul 2016Transfer
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COMPLETED
30 Jun 2016End of loan
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COMPLETED
12 Aug 2015Loan
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COMPLETED
RECENT MATCHES
João Palhinha Match Activity
Recent appearances and available match-by-match performance statistics.
05 Sept 2026Liga Portugal
W
VSMarítimoBenfica
0 : 3STARTED
MIN82SH3SOT1PAS49TKL4
More performance data
Accurate passes40Dribbles1Interceptions2Clearances6
31 Aug 2026Liga Portugal
W
VSEstorilBenfica
2 : 1SUB
MIN59SH3SOT1PAS57KP1TKL3
More performance data
Accurate passes49Dribbles2Successful dribbles1Interceptions2
CAREER
Club Career
Available club history from the football data feed.
HONOURS
Player Honours
WinnerWinner
Runner-upRunner-up
Liga PortugalWinner
Liga PortugalRunner-up
UEFA Nations LeagueWinner · 2024/2025
BundesligaWinner · 2024/2025
PLAYER OVERVIEW
About João Palhinha
João Palhinha is a Portugal football player born on 09 July 1995 in Lisbon, Portugal.
João Palhinha is listed primarily as Midfielder and the available profile data lists the preferred foot as right.
The current available club information associates João Palhinha with Benfica. The career section above lists additional club records where they are available.
Physical profile data lists a height of 190 cm and a weight of 84 kg.
FAQ
João Palhinha Questions
How old is João Palhinha?
João Palhinha is 31 years old based on the listed date of birth 09 July 1995.
What nationality is João Palhinha?
João Palhinha is listed as Portugal.
How tall is João Palhinha?
João Palhinha is listed at 190 cm tall.
What position does João Palhinha play?
João Palhinha plays as Midfielder.
Which club does João Palhinha play for?
João Palhinha is currently associated with Benfica in the available football data.