João Cancelo

Defender #2
Age 31 years
Nationality Portugal
Market Value €10M

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.

Player Rating

João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo
58
Rating
99
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 33
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 40
📊 Ability 41
💰 Fair Value
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 78 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 45 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 65 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 88 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
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 League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 22, 2026 Barcelona 1-0 Rayo Vallecano La Liga 90' 7.9 - 1 45 Camp Nou
Mar 18, 2026 Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle UEFA Champions League 66' 6.6 - - 95 Camp Nou
Mar 15, 2026 Barcelona 5-2 Sevilla La Liga 66' 8.2 1 - 91 Camp Nou
Mar 10, 2026 Newcastle 1-1 Barcelona UEFA Champions League 95' 6.7 - - 66 -
Mar 07, 2026 Athletic Club 0-1 Barcelona La Liga 94' 6.3 - - 34 San Mamés
Feb 28, 2026 Barcelona 4-1 Villarreal La Liga ' - - - 92 Camp Nou
Feb 22, 2026 Barcelona 3-0 Levante La Liga 92' 7.6 - 1 49 Camp Nou
Feb 16, 2026 Girona 2-1 Barcelona La Liga ' - - - 100 Estadio Municipal de Montilivi
Feb 07, 2026 Barcelona 3-0 Mallorca La Liga 12' 6.6 0 0 47 Camp Nou
Jan 25, 2026 Barcelona 3-0 Oviedo La Liga 60' 6.7 0 0 42 Camp Nou
Jan 18, 2026 Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona La Liga 35' 6.9 0 0 100 Reale Arena
Dec 22, 2025 Sharjah FC 0-1 Al-Hilal Saudi FC AFC Champions League 90' 6.9 0 0 19 Sharjah Stadium
Nov 25, 2025 Al-Hilal Saudi FC 4-0 Al Shorta AFC Champions League 90' 9.9 1 1 44 Kingdom Arena
Nov 03, 2025 Al-Gharafa 1-2 Al-Hilal Saudi FC AFC Champions League 74' 7.2 0 1 31 Thani bin Jassim Stadium
Sep 16, 2025 Al-Hilal Saudi FC 2-1 Al-Duhail SC AFC Champions League 40' 6.9 0 0 39 Kingdom Arena

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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