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João Palhinha
Defensive Midfielder · Benfica
João Palhinha is a 31-year-old Portugal defensive midfielder who plays for Benfica, wearing number 36. In Liga Portugal 2026/2027 he has 0 goals and 0 assists in 6 appearances, with an average rating of 7.17.
Liga Portugal 2026/2027
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Started | 4 |
| Matches | 6 |
| Minutes played | 443 |
| Rating | 7.17 |
| Yellow cards | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 |
Season in numbers
He has played 443 minutes, starting 4 of his 6 games, about 74 minutes per appearance. Discipline: 2 yellow cards so far. His average match rating of 7.17 is solidly above the typical level for regular starters (ratings run from 0 to 10; most regular players sit between 6.5 and 7.5).
Recent matches (contains results)
Over his last 5 matches he played 264 minutes with 0 goals and 0 assists, averaging a rating of 6.93.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 October | at Omonia Nicosia | 4-1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 |
| 15 October | vs Celtic | 4-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| 11 October | vs Vitória de Guimarães | 2-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| 4 October | vs Norway | 2-1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| 1 October | at Denmark | 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 September | at Norway | 2-1 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| 24 September | vs Wales | 1-0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| 20 September | at FC Porto | 1-3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 |
| 16 September | at Milan | 2-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| 13 September | vs Gil Vicente | 3-1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
Questions about João Palhinha
Which club does João Palhinha play for?
João Palhinha plays for Benfica as a defensive midfielder.
How many goals has João Palhinha scored this season?
0 in 6 Liga Portugal appearances in 2026/2027, plus 0 assists.
Is João Palhinha available for the next match?
He is not on the injury or suspension list right now. Ninety shows each club's absences and predicted line-up before every match.