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João Palhinha

João Palhinha (Benfica, midfielder): player profile and stats

Benfica · midfielder · Portugal · 31 years old

Who is João Palhinha?

João Palhinha, position: midfielder, nationality Portugal, 31 years of age. He is with Benfica for the 2026/27 season.

This season (2026/27): 10 matches, 0 goals and 0 assists. Internationally: 6 matches, 0 goals.

Season 2025/26: 45 matches, 6 goals and 3 assists.

His latest transfer took him from Bayern München to Benfica (25 August 2026).

8 trophies, most of them Taça da Liga (4×), UEFA Nations League (1×).

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

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

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

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

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.

  • 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

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

In 10 matches during 2026/27, João Palhinha has 0 goals and 0 assists.

Who is João Palhinha's club?

João Palhinha (midfielder) is playing for Benfica in 2026/27. Nationality: Portugal.

How old is João Palhinha?

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

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

He joined Bayern München from Fulham on 11 July 2024, € 51M.

Which trophies has João Palhinha won?

8 trophies, most of them Taça da Liga (4×), UEFA Nations League (1×), Bundesliga (1×).

About João Palhinha

On this page you will find João Palhinha (Portugal): his season stats, career, transfers and trophies. He is a Benfica player at the moment; the club page lists the full squad.