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João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo Traits
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vs Defenders
Height 34%
Weight 36%
Experience 87%
vs La Liga
Height 48%
Weight 47%
Experience 87%
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Barcelona 5-2 Rayo Vallecano | 16' | 6.3 | - | - | 88 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Club | 8' | 6.3 | - | - | 30 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Elche 0-5 Barcelona | 9' | 6.5 | - | - | 58 |
| Jul 06, 2026 | Portugal 0-1 Spain | 71' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Jul 02, 2026 | Portugal 2-1 Croatia | 63' | 6.7 | - | - | 94 |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Colombia 0-0 Portugal | 45' | 6.9 | - | - | 43 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan | 45' | 7.2 | - | 1 | 73 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Portugal 1-1 Congo DR | 92' | 6.2 | - | - | 54 |
| May 23, 2026 | Valencia 3-1 Barcelona | 14' | 6.9 | - | - | 88 |
| May 17, 2026 | Barcelona 3-1 Real Betis | 92' | 7.7 | 1 | - | 80 |
| May 13, 2026 | Alaves 1-0 Barcelona | 14' | 6.3 | - | - | 42 |
| May 10, 2026 | Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid | 90' | 6.9 | - | - | 61 |
| May 02, 2026 | Osasuna 1-2 Barcelona | 94' | 7.3 | - | - | 75 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Getafe 0-2 Barcelona | 85' | 7.3 | - | - | 27 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Barcelona 1-0 Celta Vigo | 23' | 6.6 | - | - | 51 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 06, 2026 | Valencia vs Barcelona | 31 |
| Sep 09, 2026 | Barcelona vs Feyenoord | 35 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Levante vs Barcelona | 23 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Barcelona vs Racing Santander | 19 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Sevilla vs Barcelona | 23 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Barcelona vs Getafe | 23 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Galatasaray vs Barcelona | 35 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Real Betis vs Barcelona | 23 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona | 60 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Barcelona vs Real Madrid | 23 |
Player Market Value
Track João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €9.0M
Peak Value €70.0M (Q4'22)
€70.0M €35.0M €0
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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.