Active in AFC Champions League
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo is a exceptional CONDUCTOR for Barcelona. Evidence: 71 Passes/90.
Also shows: exceptional MAGNET (84 Touches/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Passing (88/100) but has room to grow in Defense.
João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 36%
Weight 38%
Experience 79%
vs La Liga
Height 46%
Weight 46%
Experience 82%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 77
Shooting 78
Defense 45
Workrate 65
Passing 88
Key Strength 88 Passing
Area to Watch 45 Defense
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Barcelona 1-0 Rayo Vallecano | 90' | 7.9 | - | 1 | 45 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle | 66' | 6.6 | - | - | 95 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Barcelona 5-2 Sevilla | 66' | 8.2 | 1 | - | 91 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Newcastle 1-1 Barcelona | 95' | 6.7 | - | - | 66 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Athletic Club 0-1 Barcelona | 94' | 6.3 | - | - | 34 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Barcelona 4-1 Villarreal | ' | - | - | - | 92 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Barcelona 3-0 Levante | 92' | 7.6 | - | 1 | 49 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Girona 2-1 Barcelona | ' | - | - | - | 100 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Barcelona 3-0 Mallorca | 12' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Barcelona 3-0 Oviedo | 60' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona | 35' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Sharjah FC 0-1 Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 4-0 Al Shorta | 90' | 9.9 | 1 | 1 | 44 |
| Nov 03, 2025 | Al-Gharafa 1-2 Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 74' | 7.2 | 0 | 1 | 31 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 2-1 Al-Duhail SC | 40' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 04, 2026 | Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona | 81 |
| Apr 08, 2026 | Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid | 79 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Barcelona vs Espanyol | 73 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona | 80 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Barcelona vs Celta Vigo | 78 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Getafe vs Barcelona | 72 |
| May 03, 2026 | Osasuna vs Barcelona | 76 |
| May 10, 2026 | Barcelona vs Real Madrid | 79 |
| May 13, 2026 | Alaves vs Barcelona | 75 |
| May 17, 2026 | Barcelona vs Real Betis | 76 |
Player Market Value
Track João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €10.0M
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.