Who is João Cancelo?
João Cancelo is a defender with Portugal nationality (age 32), and in 2026/27 his club is Barcelona.
2026/27 so far: 10 matches with 2 goals and 1 assist (on average a goal every 285 minutes). Playing for his country: 11 matches, 2 goals.
A season earlier (2025/26): 64 matches, 5 goals, 9 assists.
His most recent transfer was from Al-Hilal Saudi FC to Barcelona, on 19 August 2026.
16 trophies won; UEFA Nations League (2×), Premier League (2×) the most often.
João Cancelo: 2026/27 season stats
Club competitions
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | 3 | 1 | 1 | 270 | 1/0 | 6.8 |
| La Liga | 7 | 1 | 0 | 300 | 1/0 | 6.8 |
| Total | 10 | 2 | 1 | 570 | 2/0 | 6.8 |
National team
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | 180 | 0/0 | 6.8 |
| UEFA Nations League | 4 | 2 | 0 | 305 | 2/0 | 7.0 |
| Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 1 | 228 | 1/0 | 7.0 |
| Total | 11 | 2 | 2 | 713 | 3/0 | 6.9 |
João Cancelo: detailed stats
All club competitions in 2026/27, combined.
João Cancelo: 2025/26 season stats
João Cancelo: career
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
 Barcelona | 2023–present |
 Manchester City | 2019–2022 |
 Juventus | 2018 |
 Inter | 2017 |
 Valencia | 2014–2016 |
Listed: senior clubs only, not youth or reserve teams.
João Cancelo: transfers
| Date | Move | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC → Barcelona | |
| 18 August 2026 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC → Barcelona | |
| 29 June 2026 | Barcelona → Al Hilal | |
| 29 June 2026 | Barcelona → Al-Hilal Saudi FC | |
| 12 January 2026 | Al Hilal → Barcelona | Loan |
| 12 January 2026 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC → Barcelona | Loan |
| 27 August 2024 | Manchester City → Al-Hilal Saudi FC | € 25M |
| 1 July 2024 | Barcelona → Manchester City | Not disclosed |
| 1 September 2023 | Manchester City → Barcelona | Loan |
| 1 July 2023 | Bayern München → Manchester City | Not disclosed |
| 31 January 2023 | Manchester City → Bayern München | Loan |
| 7 August 2019 | Juventus → Manchester City | € 65M |
| 1 July 2018 | Valencia → Juventus | € 40.4M |
| 22 August 2017 | Valencia → Inter | Loan |
| 1 July 2015 | Benfica → Valencia | € 15M |
| 20 August 2014 | Benfica → Valencia | Loan |
João Cancelo: trophies
16 trophies won.
- UEFA Nations League2024/2026, 2018/20192×
- Premier League2021/2022, 2020/20212×
- EFL Cup2020/2021, 2019/20202×
- Super Cup2019, 20142×
- Community Shield20241×
- UEFA Super Cup20231×
- J.League World Challenge20231×
- Bundesliga2022/20231×
- Serie A2018/20191×
- Primeira Liga2013/20141×
- Taça da Liga2013/20141×
- Taça de Portugal2013/20141×
João Cancelo: injuries and absences
| Reason | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| absence | 26 April 2025 | 15 June 2025 |
| knock | 17 March 2024 | 29 March 2024 |
| absence | 5 January 2024 | 23 January 2024 |
| illness | 26 October 2022 | 28 October 2022 |
| illness | 7 March 2022 | 13 March 2022 |
| absence | 13 June 2021 | 6 August 2021 |
João Cancelo: frequently asked questions
How many goals does João Cancelo have in 2026/27?
João Cancelo's record in 2026/27: 2 goals and 1 assist in 10 matches.
Which team is João Cancelo at?
Barcelona is the club of João Cancelo (defender) in 2026/27. Nationality: Portugal.
How old is João Cancelo?
João Cancelo's age is 32. Date of birth: 27 May 1994.
Which was João Cancelo's most recent transfer?
A move from Manchester City to Al-Hilal Saudi FC, 27 August 2024, € 25M.
How many honours has João Cancelo won?
16 trophies won; UEFA Nations League (2×), Premier League (2×), EFL Cup (2×) the most often.
About João Cancelo
João Cancelo (Portugal), season by numbers: appearances, goals, assists and cards, plus every club of his career, each transfer and his trophies. He plays in the Barcelona squad.