João Cancelo

Defender #2
Age 32 years
Nationality Portugal
Market Value €9.0M

Career

No transfer history

João Cancelo operates as Barcelona's Gold-tier Engine. Now 32 and back for another stint with the Catalan giants following his departure from Al-Hilal, the Portuguese full-back is building a solid body of work as a relentless presence on the flanks. Having featured extensively for a multitude of Europe's biggest clubs over his career, his tactical flexibility and immense work rate make him a dynamic asset. He provides the kind of veteran leadership and positional intelligence needed to balance out a highly demanding tactical setup.

The current campaign highlights exactly why he earned his dynamic classification. Across five appearances and 280 minutes of action, he is visibly on an upward trajectory. Registering an assist in recent outings, he continues to act as a crucial, creative link between the defensive line and the attacking third. A strong Dribbling rating heavily dominates his pentagon profile, underscoring his elite ability to carry the ball smoothly out of tight spaces and effortlessly bypass the opposition press. While his playing time is still emerging as he settles back into the rotation, his immediate form is significantly outpacing his baseline season metrics, pointing toward a player rapidly hitting top form.

In a squad assembled to compete aggressively on all fronts, the veteran defender currently carries a €10M market valuation. While that particular figure is showing a downward trend as he advances deeper into his thirties, his elite pedigree, technical composure, and ability to handle immense pressure remain completely priceless commodities for the club's broader ambitions.

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

João Cancelo Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 33%
Weight 37%
Experience 88%

vs La Liga

Height 48%
Weight 47%
Experience 89%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 78 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 63 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 54 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 70 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 81 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 78
Shooting 63
Defense 54
Workrate 70
Passing 81
Key Strength 81 Passing
Area to Watch 54 Defense

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 17, 2026 Real Betis 2-5 Barcelona La Liga 0' 0.0 0 0 100 Estadio de la Cartuja
Oct 13, 2026 Galatasaray 1-4 Barcelona UEFA Champions League 90' 7.7 1 0 67 Rams Park
Oct 10, 2026 Barcelona 3-0 Getafe La Liga 0' 0.0 0 0 46 Camp Nou
Sep 19, 2026 Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona La Liga 90' 6.7 0 0 73 Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán
Sep 16, 2026 Barcelona 7-2 Racing Santander La Liga 78' 7.0 1 0 78 Camp Nou
Sep 13, 2026 Levante 2-4 Barcelona La Liga 10' 6.1 0 0 81 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Sep 09, 2026 Barcelona 5-1 Feyenoord UEFA Champions League 90' 7.6 0 1 65 Spotify Camp Nou
Sep 06, 2026 Valencia 0-5 Barcelona La Liga 0' 0.0 0 0 61 Estadio de Mestalla
Aug 31, 2026 Barcelona 5-2 Rayo Vallecano La Liga 16' 6.3 0 0 88 Camp Nou
Aug 27, 2026 Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Club La Liga 8' 6.3 0 0 30 Camp Nou
Aug 23, 2026 Elche 0-5 Barcelona La Liga 9' 6.5 0 0 58 Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Jul 06, 2026 Portugal 0-1 Spain World Cup 71' 7.2 0 0 57 AT&T Stadium
Jul 02, 2026 Portugal 2-1 Croatia World Cup 63' 6.7 0 0 94 BMO Field
Jun 27, 2026 Colombia 0-0 Portugal World Cup 45' 6.9 0 0 43 Hard Rock Stadium
Jun 23, 2026 Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan World Cup 45' 7.2 0 1 73 NRG Stadium
Jun 17, 2026 Portugal 1-1 Congo DR World Cup 92' 6.2 0 0 54 NRG Stadium
May 23, 2026 Valencia 3-1 Barcelona La Liga 14' 6.9 0 0 88 Estadio de Mestalla
May 17, 2026 Barcelona 3-1 Real Betis La Liga 92' 7.7 1 0 80 Camp Nou
May 13, 2026 Alaves 1-0 Barcelona La Liga 14' 6.3 0 0 42 Estadio Mendizorrotza
May 10, 2026 Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid La Liga 90' 6.9 0 0 61 Camp Nou

Player Market Value

Track João Cancelo's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €9.0M
Peak Value €70.0M (Q4'22)
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