João Neves
- Height
- 174 cm
- Shirt
- 87
- Age
- 22
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Country
- Portugal
- Market value
- €106.5m
- Contract end
- 30 June 2031
Ligue 1 · 2026–2027
2026–2027 by competition
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 |
 Paris Saint-Germain |
7 | 0 | 0 | |
 Champions League |
Paris Saint-Germain |
2 | 0 | 1 | |
 UEFA Super Cup |
Paris Saint-Germain |
1 | 0 | 0 | — |
 UEFA Nations League A |
 Portugal |
3 | 0 | 0 | |
 World Cup |
Portugal |
5 | 1 | 0 | |
 Friendlies |
Portugal |
2 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matchesFull log →
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct |
vs  Lyon |
W 2–0 | 57 | · | · | |
| 20 Oct |
vs  Barcelona |
W 4–2 | 90 | · | 1 | |
| 17 Oct |
@  Strasbourg |
W 3–1 | 63 | · | · | |
| 14 Oct |
@  Manchester City |
W 4–2 | 14 | · | · | |
| 10 Oct |
vs  Le Mans |
W 3–1 | 58 | · | · | |
| 01 Oct |
@  Denmark |
W 4–2 | 9 | · | · | — |
Player profile CM
Per-90 percentiles against midfielders in Ligue 1. 50 = average.
Market value€106.5m
Shooting
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| xG | 1.66 | 0.29 | 96 |
| xGOT | 1.93 | 0.34 | 93 |
| xG excl. penalty | 1.66 | 0.29 | 97 |
| Shots | 12 | 2.13 | 90 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.71 | 86 |
| Headed shots | 6 | 1.06 | 100 |
Passing
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assists | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| xA | 0.39 | 0.07 | 49 |
| Accurate passes | 349 | 61.8 | 88 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.2% | — | 74 |
| Accurate long balls | 16 | 2.83 | 67 |
| Long ball accuracy | 66.7% | — | 56 |
| Line-breaking passes | 52 | 9.21 | 83 |
| Chances created | 6 | 1.06 | 56 |
| Successful crosses | 1 | 0.18 | 53 |
| Cross accuracy | 50.0% | — | 86 |
Possession
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dribbles | 1 | 0.18 | 24 |
| Dribbles success rate | 33.3% | — | 36 |
| Duels won | 30 | 5.31 | 61 |
| Duels won % | 55.6% | — | 71 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 1.77 | 89 |
| Aerials won % | 52.6% | — | 62 |
| Touches | 473 | 83.8 | 88 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 4.43 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.35 | 76 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.89 | 40 |
Defending
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive actions | 28 | 4.96 | 42 |
| Tackles | 14 | 2.48 | 67 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.42 | 62 |
| Fouls committed | 7 | 1.24 | 65 |
| Recoveries | 30 | 5.31 | 56 |
| Possession won final 3rd | 7 | 1.24 | 96 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.71 | 50 |
| Clearances | 6 | 1.06 | 31 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0.18 | 71 |
| Goals conceded while on pitch | 7 | 1.24 | 65 |
| xG against while on pitch | 6.16 | 1.09 | 88 |
Discipline
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0.00 | 100 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0.00 | 100 |
Percentiles are per 90 minutes, against players in the same position in Ligue 1.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct |
vs Lyon |
W 2–0 | 57 | · | · | |
| 20 Oct |
vs Barcelona |
W 4–2 | 90 | · | 1 | |
| 17 Oct |
@ Strasbourg |
W 3–1 | 63 | · | · | |
| 14 Oct |
@ Manchester City |
W 4–2 | 14 | · | · | |
| 10 Oct |
vs Le Mans |
W 3–1 | 58 | · | · | |
| 04 Oct |
vs  Norway |
W 2–1 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 01 Oct |
@ Denmark |
W 4–2 | 9 | · | · | — |
| 27 Sep |
@ Norway |
W 2–1 | 55 | · | · | |
| 24 Sep |
vs  Wales |
W 1–0 | 1 | · | · | — |
| 20 Sep |
@  Marseille |
W 2–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 13 Sep |
@  Brest |
W 1–0 | 90 | · | · | |
| 09 Sep |
vs  Slovan Bratislava |
W 6–1 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 04 Sep |
vs  Monaco |
L 1–2 | 90 | · | · | |
| 23 Aug |
@  Rennes |
D 2–2 | 60 | · | · | |
| 12 Aug |
vs  Aston Villa |
W 2–1 | 75 | · | · | |
 08 Aug |
@  Manchester United |
D 1–1 | 28 | · | · | |
| 06 Jul |
vs  Spain |
L 0–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 02 Jul |
vs  Croatia |
W 2–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 27 Jun |
@  Colombia |
D 0–0 | 45 | · | · | |
| 23 Jun |
vs  Uzbekistan |
W 5–0 | 76 | · | · | |
| 17 Jun |
vs  DR Congo |
D 1–1 | 90 | 1 | · | ★ |
| 10 Jun |
vs  Nigeria |
W 2–1 | 45 | · | · | |
| 06 Jun |
vs  Chile |
W 2–1 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 30 May |
vs  Arsenal |
D 1–1 | 120 | · | · | |
| 17 May |
@  Paris FC |
L 1–2 | 22 | · | · | |
| 13 May |
@  Lens |
W 2–0 | 76 | · | · | |
| 10 May |
vs Brest |
W 1–0 | 21 | · | · | |
| 06 May |
@  Bayern München |
D 1–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 02 May |
vs  Lorient |
D 2–2 | 28 | · | · | |
| 28 Apr |
vs Bayern München |
W 5–4 | 90 | 1 | · | |
| 25 Apr |
@  Angers |
W 3–0 | 45 | · | · | |
| 22 Apr |
vs  Nantes |
W 3–0 | 60 | · | · | |
| 19 Apr |
vs Lyon |
L 1–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 14 Apr |
@  Liverpool |
W 2–0 | 90 | · | · | |
| 08 Apr |
vs Liverpool |
W 2–0 | 90 | · | 1 | |
| 03 Apr |
vs  Toulouse |
W 3–1 | 31 | · | · | |
| 31 Mar |
@  USA |
W 2–0 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 29 Mar |
@  Mexico |
D 0–0 | 45 | · | · | |
| 17 Mar |
@  Chelsea |
W 3–0 | 45 | · | · | |
| 11 Mar |
vs Chelsea |
W 5–2 | 90 | · | 1 |
| Season | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▸ 2026–2027 | Paris Saint-Germain | 10 | 0 | 1 | |
| Ligue 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Champions League | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2025–2026 | Paris Saint-Germain | 45 | 9 | 5 | |
| Ligue 1 | 21 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Trophée des champions | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Coupe de France | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Champions League | 14 | 2 | 3 | ||
| FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| FIFA Club World Cup | 7 | 2 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2024–2025 | Paris Saint-Germain | 52 | 5 | 9 | |
| Ligue 1 | 29 | 3 | 8 | ||
| Trophée des champions | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Coupe de France | 5 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Champions League | 17 | 1 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2023–2024 | Benfica | 55 | 3 | 1 | |
| Liga Portugal | 33 | 3 | 1 | ||
| League Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Taça de Portugal | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Champions League | 6 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Europa League | 6 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2022–2023 | Benfica | 20 | 1 | 1 | |
| Liga Portugal | 17 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Champions League | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2022–2023 | Benfica B | 11 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Liga Portugal 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | — |
Portugal
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Nations League A ×1 | 2024/2025 | — |
Paris Saint-Germain
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Trophée des Champions ×2 | 2025/2026, 2024/2025 | 1 |
| Coupe de France ×1 | 2024/2025 | — |
| Champions League ×2 | 2025/2026, 2024/2025 | — |
| UEFA Super Cup ×2 | 2026/2027, 2025/2026 | — |
| FIFA Intercontinental Cup ×1 | 2025 | — |
| Ligue 1 ×2 | 2025/2026, 2024/2025 | — |
Benfica
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Super Cup ×1 | 2023/2024 | — |
| Liga Portugal ×1 | 2022/2023 | 1 |
Benfica U19
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Júniores U19 ×1 | 2021/2022 | — |
| UEFA Youth League ×1 | 2021/2022 | — |
| FIFA U20 Intercontinental Cup ×1 | 2022 | — |
Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Lyon: Mayulu and Godts late strikes send champions top of Ligue 1
Paris Saint-Germain had to wait until the final 18 minutes to break Lyon down, with substitutes Senny Mayulu and Mika Godts scoring either side of a sweeping move to secure a 2-0 win and move PSG to the summit of Ligue 1.
PSG punish Barcelona late as Doué inspires 4-2 Champions League win
Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in the final 10 minutes to beat Barcelona 4-2 at the Parc des Princes. Désiré Doué opened the scoring and helped set up Lucas Hernández, while Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz struck after Lamine Yamal had equalised for a second time.
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.
Luis Enrique signs PSG extension through 2030 as four players also renew
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has agreed a three-year contract extension through 2030. Joao Neves, Willian Pacho, Lucas Beraldo and Senny Mayulu have also extended their deals to 2031, while Fabian Ruiz is contracted through 2028.
PSG’s rotation gamble falters as Luis Enrique leans on his stars
Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-1 win over Le Mans exposed a gap between the depth Luis Enrique wants and the reliability his reserve players currently offer. The coach’s long-term project, built around a settled system, academy development and selective recruitment, remains formidable—but PSG’s summer signings have yet to convince that they can carry the domestic workload while the first-choice players are rested.
Cristiano Ronaldo holds talks with Portugal after being left out against Norway
Cristiano Ronaldo has held a direct conversation with Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus after the captain was left unused in the Nations League win over Norway, fueling reports of a crisis inside the national team.
Jorge Jesus insists Portugal have 'zero' fear of Norway despite Bruno Fernandes injury
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus says he is not afraid of Norway ahead of their Nations League trip to Oslo, despite Bruno Fernandes being ruled out through injury. Jesus praised Norway's attacking quality but backed his squad to cope, while also discussing Cristiano Ronaldo's role after his disallowed goal against Wales.
Portugal edge Wales 1-0 in Nations League as Félix nets and Ronaldo frustrates
Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in the Nations League at José Alvalade thanks to João Félix’s first-half strike, but Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Lisbon was marked by a string of missed chances and an early substitution to a rapturous ovation.
João Félix strike gives Portugal narrow Nations League win over Wales as Ronaldo misses chances
Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in the Nations League at José Alvalade thanks to João Félix’s first-half strike, but Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Lisbon was marked by a string of missed chances and an early substitution to a rapturous ovation.
Dembele and Kvaratskhelia back each other for Ballon d'Or: 'We can cut it in two'
Reigning Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele and PSG team-mate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have publicly endorsed each other for this year's prize, even joking about splitting the trophy. The attacking duo headline a remarkable 10-strong Paris St-Germain presence on the 30-man shortlist, with Harry Kane the odds-on favourite ahead of the 26 October ceremony in London.
Wales Have 'Puncher's Chance' Against Star-Studded Portugal, Insists Jordan James
Jordan James insists an injury-hit Wales team will show no fear against Portugal in their Nations League A opener in Lisbon, believing the underdogs have a puncher's chance of causing an upset.
Marquinhos strikes late to give PSG Classique bragging rights over 10-man Marseille
Paris Saint-Germain beat arch-rivals Marseille 2-1 in Le Classique, with captain Marquinhos netting the winner after a chaotic 11-minute spell that featured three goals and a red card for Marseille skipper Timothy Weah. The win was Luis Enrique's 350th as a manager and leaves Marseille rooted in 17th place.