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João Palhinha

João Palhinha (Benfica, midfielder): statistics and career

Benfica · midfielder · Portugal · 31 years old

Who is João Palhinha?

João Palhinha – a midfielder, Portugal by nationality, 31. For the 2026/27 season, he is registered with Benfica.

2026/27 so far: 10 matches with 0 goals and 0 assists. Playing for his country: 6 matches, 0 goals.

A season earlier (2025/26): 45 matches, 6 goals, 3 assists.

His most recent transfer was from Bayern München to Benfica, on 25 August 2026.

8 trophies won; Taça da Liga (4×), UEFA Nations League (1×) the most often.

João Palhinha: 2026/27 season stats

10Apps
0Goals
0Assists
734Minutes
4Yellow cards
0Red cards
7.0Rating

Club competitions

CompetitionAppsGAMinsCardsRtg
UEFA Europa League3002012/07.0
Primeira Liga7005332/07.0
Total10007344/07.0

National team

CompetitionAppsGAMinsCardsRtg
World Cup30001/0
UEFA Nations League3001661/06.6
Total6001662/06.6

João Palhinha: detailed stats

13Shots
2Shots on target
459Passes
5Key passes
87%Pass accuracy
5/11Successful dribbles / attempts
66/109Duels won / total
27Tackles
18Fouls won
12Fouls committed

All club competitions in 2026/27, combined.

João Palhinha: 2025/26 season stats

45Apps
6Goals
3Assists
2800Minutes
7.0Rating

João Palhinha: career

ClubPeriod
Benfica2026
Bayern München2024–2025
Fulham2022–2023
Sporting CP2016–2021
SC Braga2018–2019
Moreirense2015

Listed: senior clubs only, not youth or reserve teams.

João Palhinha: transfers

DateMoveFee
25 August 2026Bayern München → Benfica
24 August 2026Bayern München → Benfica
29 June 2026Tottenham → Bayern München
3 August 2025Bayern Munich → TottenhamLoan
3 August 2025Bayern München → TottenhamLoan
11 July 2024Fulham → Bayern München€ 51M
4 July 2022Sporting CP → Fulham€ 20M
3 August 2020SC Braga → Sporting CPNot disclosed
7 August 2018Sporting CP → SC BragaLoan
5 January 2017Belenenses → Sporting CPNot disclosed
9 August 2016Sporting CP → BelenensesLoan
12 August 2015Sporting CP → MoreirenseLoan

João Palhinha: trophies

8 trophies won.

  • Taça da Liga2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2017/20184×
  • UEFA Nations League2024/20261×
  • Bundesliga2024/20251×
  • Super Cup2021/20221×
  • Primeira Liga2020/20211×

João Palhinha: injuries and absences

ReasonFromTo
knock1 March 20252 March 2025
illness5 February 202517 February 2025
groin injury14 November 202424 January 2025
shoulder injury6 August 202318 August 2023

João Palhinha: frequently asked questions

How many goals does João Palhinha have in 2026/27?

João Palhinha's record in 2026/27: 0 goals and 0 assists in 10 matches.

Which team is João Palhinha at?

Benfica is the club of João Palhinha (midfielder) in 2026/27. Nationality: Portugal.

How old is João Palhinha?

João Palhinha's age is 31. Date of birth: 9 July 1995.

Which was João Palhinha's most recent transfer?

A move from Fulham to Bayern München, 11 July 2024, € 51M.

How many honours has João Palhinha won?

8 trophies won; Taça da Liga (4×), UEFA Nations League (1×), Bundesliga (1×) the most often.

About João Palhinha

All the stats for João Palhinha (Portugal): the season, his career, transfers and trophies. He is with Benfica at present, and the club page shows the rest of the squad.