Active in UEFA Europa League
João Palhinha
Midfielder #36
Age 31 years
Nationality Portugal
Market Value €15.0M
Career
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2025 Tottenham from Bayern München
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2025 Tottenham from Bayern München
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2024 Bayern München from Fulham
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2022 Fulham from Sporting CP
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2020 Sporting CP from SC Braga
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2018 SC Braga from Sporting CP
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2017 Sporting CP from Belenenses
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2016 Belenenses from Sporting CP
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2015 Moreirense from Sporting CP
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 39
Shooting 73
Defense 83
Workrate 70
Passing 34
Key Strength 83 Defense
Area to Watch 34 Passing
Match Stats
Recent appearances across all competitions
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Benfica 4-1 Celtic | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | AC Milan 0-2 Benfica | 92' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| May 24, 2026 | Tottenham 1-0 Everton | 102' | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 39 |
| May 19, 2026 | Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham | 69' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| May 11, 2026 | Tottenham 1-1 Leeds | 106' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| May 03, 2026 | Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham | 94' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Wolves 0-1 Tottenham | 35' | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 52 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Tottenham 2-2 Brighton | 29' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Sunderland 1-0 Tottenham | 39' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Tottenham 0-3 Nottingham Forest | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Atletico Madrid 5-2 Tottenham | 24' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| Mar 05, 2026 | Tottenham 1-3 Crystal Palace | 96' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 86 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Fulham 2-1 Tottenham | 97' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Tottenham 1-4 Arsenal | 82' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle | 52' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham | 80' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Tottenham 2-2 Manchester City | 98' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Eintracht Frankfurt 0-2 Tottenham | 92' | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Bournemouth 3-2 Tottenham | 90' | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland | 24' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
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| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica | 80 |
| Nov 05, 2026 | Benfica vs Lech Poznan | 44 |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Plzen vs Benfica | 24 |
| Dec 10, 2026 | Benfica vs OFI | 41 |
| Jan 21, 2027 | NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica | 38 |
| Jan 28, 2027 | Benfica vs AZ Alkmaar | 44 |
Player Market Value
Track João Palhinha's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €15.0M
Peak Value €60.0M (Q4'23)
€60.0M €30.0M €0
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João Palhinha serves as Tottenham's Silver Wall, anchoring the midfield with veteran authority. A highly decorated professional with 13 career trophies to his name, including league titles in Germany and Portugal, he operates as a vital squad player whose presence is defined by defensive steel and tactical discipline at the highest level.
This season, he has demonstrated his reliability across 23 appearances, clocking 1524 minutes on the pitch. His Defense rating of 88 marks him as a specialist in disruption, effectively breaking up play before it reaches the backline. Maintaining a steady level of performance, his trajectory shows he is hitting top form as the campaign progresses. An Intensity score of 71 reflects his relentless work rate, providing the necessary Balance to allow more creative teammates to flourish while he handles the defensive transition.
With a market value of €30M, Palhinha remains a significant asset in high-pressure scenarios. His ability to control the tempo in a crunch match and provide physical dominance makes him indispensable for a squad looking to secure silverware and maintain defensive solidity under pressure.