João Cancelo
- Height
- 182 cm
- Shirt
- 2
- Age
- 32
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Country
- Portugal
- Market value
- €5.9m
- Contract end
- 30 June 2029
UEFA Nations League A · 2026–2027
2026–2027 by competition
Recent matchesFull log →
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 25 Oct |
vs  Real Madrid |
L 1–2 | 90 | · | · | |
 20 Oct |
@  Paris Saint-Germain |
L 2–4 | 90 | · | · | |
| 13 Oct |
@  Galatasaray |
W 4–1 | 90 | 1 | · | |
 04 Oct |
vs  Norway |
W 2–1 | 63 | 1 | · | |
| 01 Oct |
@  Denmark |
W 4–2 | 63 | 1 | · | |
| 27 Sep |
@ Norway |
W 2–1 | 90 | · | · |
Player profile FB
Per-90 percentiles against full-backs in UEFA Nations League A. 50 = average.
Market value€5.9m
Shooting
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.59 | 96 |
| xG | 0.29 | 0.09 | 76 |
| xGOT | 0.67 | 0.20 | 92 |
| xG excl. penalty | 0.29 | 0.09 | 76 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.48 | 83 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1.18 | 92 |
Passing
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assists | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| xA | 0.20 | 0.06 | 47 |
| Accurate passes | 150 | 44.3 | 58 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.7% | — | 32 |
| Accurate long balls | 4 | 1.18 | 64 |
| Long ball accuracy | 50.0% | — | 53 |
| Line-breaking passes | 10 | 2.95 | 45 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.18 | 58 |
Possession
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duels won | 12 | 3.54 | 42 |
| Duels won % | 48.0% | — | 36 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.59 | 57 |
| Aerials won % | 40.0% | — | 42 |
| Touches | 251 | 74.1 | 64 |
| Touches in opposition box | 9 | 2.66 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | 0.00 | 100 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.59 | 53 |
Defending
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive actions | 22 | 6.49 | 76 |
| Tackles | 8 | 2.36 | 68 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 2.36 | 91 |
| Blocked scoring attempt | 1 | 0.30 | 64 |
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.77 | 9 |
| Recoveries | 16 | 4.72 | 72 |
| Possession won final 3rd | 1 | 0.30 | 66 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.59 | 49 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.48 | 24 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Goals conceded while on pitch | 4 | 1.18 | 51 |
| xG against while on pitch | 4.53 | 1.34 | 60 |
Discipline
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.59 | 8 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0.00 | 100 |
Percentiles are per 90 minutes, against players in the same position in UEFA Nations League A.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct |
vs Real Madrid |
L 1–2 | 90 | · | · | |
| 20 Oct |
@ Paris Saint-Germain |
L 2–4 | 90 | · | · | |
| 17 Oct |
@  Real Betis |
W 5–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 13 Oct |
@ Galatasaray |
W 4–1 | 90 | 1 | · | |
| 10 Oct |
vs  Getafe |
W 3–0 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 04 Oct |
vs Norway |
W 2–1 | 63 | 1 | · | |
| 01 Oct |
@ Denmark |
W 4–2 | 63 | 1 | · | |
| 27 Sep |
@ Norway |
W 2–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 24 Sep |
vs  Wales |
W 1–0 | 89 | · | · | |
| 19 Sep |
@  Sevilla |
W 3–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 16 Sep |
vs  Racing Santander |
W 7–2 | 78 | 1 | · | |
| 13 Sep |
@  Levante |
W 4–2 | 10 | · | · | |
| 09 Sep |
vs  Feyenoord |
W 5–1 | 90 | · | 1 | |
| 06 Sep |
@  Valencia |
W 5–0 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 31 Aug |
vs  Rayo Vallecano |
W 5–2 | 13 | · | · | |
| 27 Aug |
vs  Athletic Club |
W 2–0 | 5 | · | · | — |
| 23 Aug |
@  Elche |
W 5–0 | 10 | · | · | |
 06 Jul |
vs  Spain |
L 0–1 | 71 | · | · | |
| 02 Jul |
vs  Croatia |
W 2–1 | 63 | · | · | |
| 27 Jun |
@  Colombia |
D 0–0 | 45 | · | · | |
| 23 Jun |
vs  Uzbekistan |
W 5–0 | 45 | · | 1 | |
| 17 Jun |
vs  DR Congo |
D 1–1 | 90 | · | · | |
 10 Jun |
vs  Nigeria |
W 2–1 | 45 | · | 1 | ★ |
| 06 Jun |
vs  Chile |
W 2–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 23 May |
@ Valencia |
L 1–3 | 7 | · | · | — |
| 17 May |
vs Real Betis |
W 3–1 | 90 | 1 | · | |
| 13 May |
@  Deportivo Alavés |
L 0–1 | 11 | · | · | |
| 10 May |
vs Real Madrid |
W 2–0 | 90 | · | · | |
| 02 May |
@  Osasuna |
W 2–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 25 Apr |
@ Getafe |
W 2–0 | 90 | · | · | |
| 22 Apr |
vs  Celta Vigo |
W 1–0 | 23 | · | · | |
| 14 Apr |
@  Atlético Madrid |
W 2–1 | 89 | · | · | |
| 11 Apr |
vs  Espanyol |
W 4–1 | 26 | · | · | |
| 08 Apr |
vs Atlético Madrid |
L 0–2 | 86 | · | · | |
| 04 Apr |
@ Atlético Madrid |
W 2–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 31 Mar |
@  USA |
W 2–0 | 45 | · | · | |
| 29 Mar |
@  Mexico |
D 0–0 | 45 | · | · | |
| 22 Mar |
vs Rayo Vallecano |
W 1–0 | 89 | · | 1 | |
| 18 Mar |
vs  Newcastle United |
W 7–2 | 66 | · | · | |
| 15 Mar |
vs Sevilla |
W 5–2 | 66 | 1 | · |
| Season | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▸ 2026–2027 | Barcelona | 10 | 2 | 1 | |
| LaLiga | 7 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Champions League | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2025–2026 | Barcelona | 23 | 2 | 3 | |
| LaLiga | 16 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Copa del Rey | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Champions League | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2025–2026 | Al Hilal | 6 | 1 | 2 | |
| Saudi Pro League | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 1 | 2 | ||
| ▸ 2025 | Al Hilal | 5 | 0 | 1 | |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 5 | 0 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2024–2025 | Al Hilal | 34 | 2 | 10 | |
| Saudi Pro League | 22 | 0 | 5 | ||
| King's Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| AFC Champions League Elite | 9 | 2 | 5 | ||
| ▸ 2023–2024 | Barcelona | 42 | 4 | 5 | |
| LaLiga | 32 | 2 | 4 | ||
| Champions League | 10 | 2 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2022–2023 | Bayern München | 21 | 1 | 6 | |
| Bundesliga | 15 | 1 | 4 | ||
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Champions League | 4 | 0 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2022–2023 | Manchester City | 26 | 2 | 4 | |
| Premier League | 17 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Community Shield | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Champions League | 6 | 0 | 3 | ||
| ▸ 2021–2022 | Manchester City | 52 | 3 | 10 | |
| Premier League | 36 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Community Shield | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| FA Cup | 5 | 0 | 0 | ||
| EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Champions League | 9 | 2 | 3 | ||
| ▸ 2020–2021 | Manchester City | 43 | 3 | 5 | |
| Premier League | 28 | 2 | 3 | ||
| FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| EFL Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Champions League | 9 | 1 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2019–2020 | Manchester City | 33 | 1 | 1 | |
| Premier League | 17 | 0 | 0 | ||
| FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 1 | ||
| EFL Cup | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Champions League | 8 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2018–2019 | Juventus | 34 | 1 | 5 | |
| Serie A | 25 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Coppa Italia | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Supercoppa | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Champions League | 7 | 0 | 2 | ||
| ▸ 2017–2018 | Inter | 28 | 1 | 3 | |
| Serie A | 26 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2017–2018 | Valencia | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| LaLiga | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2016–2017 | Valencia | 38 | 1 | 4 | |
| LaLiga | 35 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Copa del Rey | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2015–2016 | Valencia | 39 | 3 | 4 | — |
| LaLiga | 28 | 1 | 4 | — | |
| Copa del Rey | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Champions League | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Europa League | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2014–2015 | Valencia | 13 | 0 | 0 | — |
| LaLiga | 10 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Copa del Rey | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2013–2014 | Benfica | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Liga Portugal | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2013–2014 | Benfica B | 31 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Liga Portugal 2 | 31 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2012–2013 | Benfica B | 20 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Liga Portugal 2 | 20 | 2 | 0 | — |
Barcelona
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| LaLiga ×1 | 2025/2026 | 1 |
Manchester City
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League ×2 | 2021/2022, 2020/2021 | 1 |
| J.League World Challenge ×1 | 2023 | — |
| EFL Cup ×2 | 2020/2021, 2019/2020 | — |
| UEFA Super Cup ×1 | 2023/2024 | — |
| Community Shield ×1 | 2024/2025 | 3 |
Bayern München
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga ×1 | 2022/2023 | — |
Portugal
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Nations League A ×2 | 2024/2025, 2018/2019 | — |
Juventus
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Serie A ×1 | 2018/2019 | — |
| Supercoppa ×1 | 2018/2019 | — |
Benfica
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Taça de Portugal ×1 | 2013/2014 | 1 |
| Super Cup ×1 | 2014/2015 | — |
| Liga Portugal ×1 | 2013/2014 | 1 |
| League Cup ×1 | 2013/2014 | — |
João Cancelo Declares Lamine Yamal the Only Player Worthy of the Ballon d'Or as Barcelona Teenager Presses His Case
João Cancelo publicly backed Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal as the sole deserving winner of the Ballon d'Or, praising his trophy haul and calling him the best talent in world football. Yamal has since insisted his level has merited the award for more than one season.
Lamine Yamal Concedes He Should Not Have Won the Golden Boy Award As He Turns Full Attention to the Ballon d'Or
Barcelona and Spain forward Lamine Yamal has admitted he should not have won the Golden Boy award, insisting his focus is now fixed on the Ballon d'Or. The teenager's candid assessment comes as he continues to produce elite numbers for Barcelona in LaLiga during the 2026-27 season.
Mourinho slides in celebration as Real Madrid relaunch with 2-1 Clasico statement
José Mourinho celebrated Kylian Mbappé’s late winner with a knee slide at Camp Nou as Real Madrid ended Barcelona’s nine-game winning run with a 2-1 victory, moving to three points behind in La Liga 2026-27.
Joao Cancelo demands Barcelona reaction after PSG and Real Madrid defeats
Joao Cancelo says Barcelona must analyse their mistakes against Real Madrid and respond when they return against Alaves next weekend, after Hansi Flick’s side saw their perfect start ended by losses to Paris Saint-Germain and Los Blancos.
Barcelona slump to first La Liga defeat as Real Madrid win El Clasico 2-1 at Camp Nou
Barcelona lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in El Clasico at Camp Nou on Sunday night, their first La Liga defeat of the 2026/27 season and a second straight reverse after a midweek Champions League loss to PSG. Player ratings exposed poor showings from Gerard Martin, Joao Cancelo and Rodri, while Pau Cubarsi, Xavi Espart and Alejandro Balde stood out. Raphinha scored but Barcelona looked bereft of ideas in a difficult night for Hansi Flick's side.
Mourinho says Cancelo should have seen red in Real Madrid’s 2-1 Clasico win
Jose Mourinho claimed João Cancelo should have been sent off for a second-half foul on Yan Diomande, arguing VAR missed a clear red-card offence as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1.
Mbappé double sinks Barcelona late as Real Madrid win El Clásico 2-1 at Camp Nou
Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner set up by Eduardo Camavinga, as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou in El Clásico. Raphinha had equalised after an own goal by Gerard Martín, and Barcelona's bid for a 10th straight win to start the LaLiga season ended, leaving the title race wide open.
Barcelona name 23-man squad for Real Madrid El Clásico as Olmo misses out
Hansi Flick has called up 23 players for Barcelona’s La Liga El Clásico against Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday, with Dani Olmo ruled out for four weeks with a groin strain and several other defenders sidelined by injury. The squad includes returns of key figures and an attacking group headlined by Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Gabriel Jesus.
Barcelona gear up for Clasico as Cancelo hits back at critics and Xavi Espart vows war
Barcelona's build-up to El Clásico dominates Friday's news round-up, with João Cancelo defending himself on social media after PSG criticism, right-back Xavi Espart saying the game will be a war, and the squad preparing with personalised Nike boots while players carry out volunteer work.
Joao Cancelo hits back at critics after Barcelona's Champions League defeat to PSG
Joao Cancelo has responded to criticism of his performance in Barcelona's Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, saying critics should try handling the pressure themselves. The full-back is expected to start against Real Madrid on Sunday with Hansi Flick short of defensive options.
Barcelona fear Jules Kounde will miss El Clasico with ankle injury
Barcelona face a growing injury crisis ahead of El Clasico against Real Madrid, with Jules Kounde's fitness in serious doubt after an ankle sprain and Dani Olmo ruled out for a month.
PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 as Doué and Vitinha spark Parc des Princes thriller
Paris Saint-Germain ended Barcelona’s perfect start to the Champions League campaign with a 4-2 win at the Parc des Princes. Désiré Doué opened the scoring and Vitinha restored PSG’s lead late on, with Lucas Hernandez heading a crucial goal, as Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal replied for Hansi Flick’s side in an open, end-to-end contest.
Hansi Flick names 23-man Barcelona squad for PSG clash with Alex Campos handed debut call-up
Hansi Flick has named a 23-player Barcelona squad for Tuesday's Champions League trip to reigning back-to-back champions PSG, with Álex Campos receiving his debut call-up amid a major defensive injury crisis.
Barcelona Eye Nine-Point Gap Over Real Madrid as El Clasico Caps a Gruelling Week
Barcelona enter a decisive week in the 2026-27 season with a Champions League trip to PSG followed by El Clasico against Real Madrid, where victory would put Hansi Flick's side nine points clear of their rivals. Injuries to key defenders add to the challenge.
Barcelona's Defensive Crisis Deepens as Kounde, Eric Garcia and Christensen All Miss PSG Trip
Hansi Flick heads into a defining week without Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen, forcing 18-year-old Alex Campos into the squad for the Champions League game against PSG. Gerard Martin, a doubt after his Real Betis knock, has travelled, while the Clasico against Real Madrid looms on Sunday.
Gerard Martin Included in Barcelona Squad for PSG Clash as Flick Calls Up 18-Year-Old Alex Campos
Barcelona have confirmed Gerard Martin is in the travelling squad for their Champions League trip to face holders PSG at Parc des Princes, despite the defender picking up a knock against Real Betis. With Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia both ruled out through injury, Hansi Flick has handed an 18-year-old Alex Campos a call-up for the midweek test.
Barcelona recall Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong for Real Betis as Flick names 23-man squad
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has named a 23-man squad for Saturday's La Liga trip to Real Betis at La Cartuja, with captain Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong returning from injury. Andreas Christensen, Roony Bardghji and Hamza Abdelkarim are omitted.
Flick backs Balde to stay ready as Barcelona rivals keep him out
Hansi Flick says Alejandro Balde is handling his reduced role professionally, but Barcelona’s coach points to the strong form of João Cancelo and Xavi Espart as the reason the defender is short of minutes. Balde has reportedly considered a January exit amid the competition for places.
Barcelona come from behind to beat Galatasaray 4-1 as Anthony Gordon scores first Champions League goal
Barcelona recovered from a first-half deficit to beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul, with Anthony Gordon scoring his first Champions League goal for the club.
Barcelona leave Raphinha and De Jong out of Galatasaray Champions League squad
Barcelona have named a 22-man travelling squad for the Champions League visit to Galatasaray on 13 October, with captain and leading scorer Raphinha missing with a minor muscle issue and Frenkie de Jong still awaiting medical clearance. Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji are also absent injured.