João Palhinha
Career
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Player Season Cards
João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves's season performance cards
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
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Traits
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Match Stats
Match-by-match record for João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Player Market Value
Track João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves's transfer value changes and career value history
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.