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João Palhinha

Midfielder
🇵🇹 Portugal · 31 yrs · Born 9 Jul 1995 in Lisbon · 1.90 m · 84 kg · Right-footed
Defensive Midfield
Benfica

João Palhinha is a midfielder from Portugal who plays for Benfica, wearing shirt number 6. This season he has made 3 appearances. Born in 1995, he stands 1.90 m tall.

Player information

Full name João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves
Known as J. Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves
Position Midfielder
Team Benfica
Nationality Portugal
Date of birth 9 July 1995
Age 31 years
Height 1.90 m
Weight 84 kg
Sex Male
Shirt number 6

Season statistics

3 Matches
0 Goals
0 Assists
1 Yellow cards
0 Red cards
2.0 Rating

Recent matches · last 5

? ? W W W

Trophy cabinet · 5 won

Liga Portugal – logo
Liga Portugal 2×
UEFA Nations League – logo
UEFA Nations League 1× Season 23188
UEFA Super Cup – logo
UEFA Super Cup 1× 2025/2026
Bundesliga – logo
Bundesliga 1× 2024/2025

Clubs and national teams · 1

  1. FC Bayern Munich – club crest
    FC Bayern München
    Jul 2024 – Jun 2028 #16

The career of João Palhinha so far

João Palhinha's career began at Sporting CP II. He moved to Moreirense in 2015, to Fulham in 2022 for €20m, to FC Bayern München in 2024 for €51m and then to Benfica in 2026, among 12 recorded transfers in total. He has won 11 trophies, including UEFA Nations League, UEFA Super Cup, Bundesliga. He currently plays for Benfica.

Career history · 12 transfers

  1. 2026
    Bayern München Benfica
    Transfer 24 Aug 2026
  2. 2026
    Tottenham Hotspur FC Bayern München
    Loan repayment 30 June 2026
  3. 2025
    FC Bayern München Tottenham Hotspur
    €5,000,000 3 Aug 2025
  4. 2024
    Fulham FC Bayern München
    €51,000,000 11 Jul 2024
  5. 2022
    Sporting CP Fulham
    €20,000,000 4 Jul 2022
  6. 2020
    Sporting Braga Sporting CP
    31 July 2020
  7. 2018
    Sporting CP Sporting Braga
    7 Aug 2018
  8. 2017
    CF Os Belenenses Sporting CP
    4 January 2017
  9. 2016
    Sporting CP CF Os Belenenses
    9 August 2016
  10. 2016
    Sporting CP II Sporting CP
    1 July 2016
  11. 2016
    Moreirense Sporting CP II
    30 June 2016
  12. 2015
    Sporting CP II Moreirense
    12 Aug 2015

Frequently asked questions about João Palhinha

What team does João Palhinha play for?

João Palhinha plays for Benfica.

What position does João Palhinha play?

João Palhinha plays as a midfielder, usually as a defensive midfield.

How old is João Palhinha?

João Palhinha is 31 years old, born on 9 July 1995.

How tall is João Palhinha?

João Palhinha is 1.90 m (6′3″) tall.

Where is João Palhinha from?

João Palhinha is from Portugal.

Which teams has João Palhinha played for?

João Palhinha has played for Sporting CP II, Moreirense, Sporting CP, CF Os Belenenses, Sporting Braga, Fulham, FC Bayern München and Tottenham Hotspur.

What shirt number does João Palhinha wear?

João Palhinha wears shirt number 6 for Benfica.

When did João Palhinha join Benfica?

João Palhinha joined Benfica from Bayern München on 24 August 2026.