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João Cancelo

João Cancelo (Barcelona, defender): player profile and stats

Barcelona · defender · Portugal · 32 years old

Who is João Cancelo?

João Cancelo – defender, from Portugal, aged 32. Club in 2026/27: Barcelona.

This season (2026/27): 11 matches, 2 goals and 2 assists (one goal about every 316 minutes). Internationally: 11 matches, 2 goals.

Season 2025/26: 64 matches, 5 goals and 9 assists.

His latest transfer took him from Al-Hilal Saudi FC to Barcelona (19 August 2026).

16 trophies, most of them UEFA Nations League (2×), Premier League (2×).

João Cancelo: 2026/27 season stats

11Apps
2Goals
2Assists
632Minutes
3Yellow cards
0Red cards
6.8Rating

Club competitions

CompetitionAppsGAMinsCardsRtg
UEFA Champions League3112701/06.8
La Liga8113622/06.8
Total11226323/06.8

National team

CompetitionAppsGAMinsCardsRtg
World Cup3011800/06.8
UEFA Nations League4203052/07.0
Friendlies4012281/07.0
Total11227133/06.9

João Cancelo: detailed stats

9Shots
4Shots on target
457Passes
10Key passes
88%Pass accuracy
8/17Successful dribbles / attempts
33/66Duels won / total
16Tackles
2Fouls won
8Fouls committed

Figures for every club competition in 2026/27, added together.

João Cancelo: 2025/26 season stats

64Apps
5Goals
9Assists
4693Minutes
7.2Rating

João Cancelo: career

ClubPeriod
Barcelona2023–present
Manchester City2019–2022
Juventus2018
Inter2017
Valencia2014–2016

The list covers senior clubs only, so youth and reserve sides do not appear.

João Cancelo: transfers

DateMoveFee
19 August 2026Al-Hilal Saudi FC → Barcelona
18 August 2026Al-Hilal Saudi FC → Barcelona
29 June 2026Barcelona → Al Hilal
29 June 2026Barcelona → Al-Hilal Saudi FC
12 January 2026Al Hilal → BarcelonaLoan
12 January 2026Al-Hilal Saudi FC → BarcelonaLoan
27 August 2024Manchester City → Al-Hilal Saudi FC€ 25M
1 July 2024Barcelona → Manchester CityNot disclosed
1 September 2023Manchester City → BarcelonaLoan
1 July 2023Bayern München → Manchester CityNot disclosed
31 January 2023Manchester City → Bayern MünchenLoan
7 August 2019Juventus → Manchester City€ 65M
1 July 2018Valencia → Juventus€ 40.4M
22 August 2017Valencia → InterLoan
1 July 2015Benfica → Valencia€ 15M
20 August 2014Benfica → ValenciaLoan

João Cancelo: trophies

16 trophies.

  • 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

ReasonFromTo
absence26 April 202515 June 2025
knock17 March 202429 March 2024
absence5 January 202423 January 2024
illness26 October 202228 October 2022
illness7 March 202213 March 2022
absence13 June 20216 August 2021

João Cancelo: frequently asked questions

What is João Cancelo's goal record in 2026/27?

In 11 matches during 2026/27, João Cancelo has 2 goals and 2 assists.

Who is João Cancelo's club?

João Cancelo (defender) is playing for Barcelona in 2026/27. Nationality: Portugal.

How old is João Cancelo?

João Cancelo is 32 years of age. Date of birth: 27 May 1994.

Which club did João Cancelo join in his most recent transfer?

He joined Al-Hilal Saudi FC from Manchester City on 27 August 2024, € 25M.

Which trophies has João Cancelo won?

16 trophies, most of them UEFA Nations League (2×), Premier League (2×), EFL Cup (2×).

About João Cancelo

João Cancelo (Portugal) this season: appearances, goals, assists and cards, together with his former clubs, transfers and trophies. He is in the Barcelona squad.