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CM
Central MidMain
3,762 min · 69 apps · 36 starts
Squad importance
Current squad importance over the club’s last 40 recorded competitive games in this spell, including previous seasons. Starts and minutes contribute 70%; performance contributes 30%. Absences reduce the score gradually, with less weight when a player is outside the matchday squad.Current role at Benfica · independent of the season filter
Provisional
Involvement64%
Performance48%
Limited evidence: this estimate has no confirmed squad tier yet.
Through the match on 20 Sept 2026. Refreshed daily.
Profile
Bio & QA
João Palhinha is a 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder who plays for Benfica.
This season he has made 6 appearances (443 minutes) in official competitions, with an average match rating of 7.0 where tracked.
Across 12 tracked seasons we have 322 senior appearances for 9 clubs on record, including 22 goals. His best return was 7 in 2025.
João Palhinha's most recent recorded move was a transfer to Benfica from Bayern München on 25 August 2026.
Quick answers
- What club does João Palhinha play for?
- João Palhinha plays for Benfica. View →
- What position does João Palhinha play?
- João Palhinha plays as a central midfielder (CM).
- How old is João Palhinha?
- João Palhinha is 31 years old (born 9 July 1995).
- What nationality is João Palhinha?
- João Palhinha is Portuguese.
- How many goals has João Palhinha scored this season?
- João Palhinha has scored 0 goals in 6 appearances this season (official competitions).
- How many assists does João Palhinha have this season?
- João Palhinha has 0 assists this season.
- How many games has João Palhinha played this season?
- João Palhinha has made 6 appearances (4 starts) this season.
- How many minutes has João Palhinha played this season?
- João Palhinha has played 443 minutes this season.