João Palhinha
Midfielder #6
Age 30 years
Nationality Portugal
Market Value €30M
Career
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◀ 2025 Tottenham from Bayern München
T
2025 Tottenham from Bayern München
BM
2024 Bayern München from Fulham
F
2022 Fulham from Sporting CP
SC
2020 Sporting CP from SC Braga
SB
2018 SC Braga from Sporting CP
SC
2017 Sporting CP from Belenenses
B
2016 Belenenses from Sporting CP
M
2015 Moreirense from Sporting CP
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Tottenham. Evidence: 23.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Defense (88/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong.
João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 92%
Weight 90%
Experience 83%
vs Premier League
Height 75%
Weight 76%
Experience 82%
Traits
GIANT DECORATED CHAMPION
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 38
Shooting 73
Defense 88
Workrate 71
Passing 28
Key Strength 88 Defense
Area to Watch 28 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Atletico Madrid 5-2 Tottenham | 24' | 6.3 | - | - | 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 |
| Jan 01, 2026 | Brentford 0-0 Tottenham | 80' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Dec 28, 2025 | Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham | 34' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool | 30' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham | 34' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Dec 09, 2025 | Tottenham 3-0 Slavia Praha | 90' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest | 34 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Sunderland vs Tottenham | 56 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Tottenham vs Brighton | 47 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Wolves vs Tottenham | 43 |
| May 02, 2026 | Aston Villa vs Tottenham | 53 |
| May 09, 2026 | Tottenham vs Leeds | 42 |
| May 17, 2026 | Chelsea vs Tottenham | 62 |
| May 24, 2026 | Tottenham vs Everton | 23 |
Player Market Value
Track João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €30.0M
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.