Juan Jesus

Defender #5
Age 34 years
Nationality Brazil
Market Value €2M

Career

No transfer history

Juan Jesus is Napoli's Silver Engine, a seasoned veteran who has spent over a decade competing at the highest level in Italy. After successful spells with Inter and Roma, he has become a reliable fixture in the squad, bringing a wealth of tactical knowledge to the pitch at 35 years of age.

Across 18 appearances and 1315 minutes, his contribution has been defined by his role as a MAGNET in the defensive third. Our take is that his ability to demand the ball and circulate possession is backed by a Workrate that remains remarkably high, marking him as a specialist in maintaining the team's Balance. He is currently on an upward trajectory, hitting top form as the season progresses. His defensive contributions are further highlighted by his ENFORCER badge, showing he still possesses the physical Intensity required to win crucial duels on the ground and in the air. With a stable form trend, he is proving to be much more than just a squad option.

With a market value holding steady at €2M, he represents a low-risk, high-reward asset for the club. In the heat of a crunch match, his veteran presence provides the stability needed when the local pride and pressure are at their peak.

Player Rating

Juan Guilherme Nunes Jesus
70
Rating
53
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 56
🎯 Clutch 47
🎨 Style 85
📊 Ability 63
💰 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.

Juan Guilherme Nunes Jesus is a exceptional MAGNET for Napoli. Evidence: 83 Touches/90.

Also shows: above average ENFORCER (2.2 Tackles/90)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A developing player working on their overall game.

Physical profile: Veteran Experience.

Juan Guilherme Nunes Jesus Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 31%
Weight 75%
Experience 96%

vs Serie A

Height 45%
Weight 80%
Experience 95%

Traits

VETERAN

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 10 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 49 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 71 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 23 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 10
Shooting 5
Defense 49
Workrate 71
Passing 23
Key Strength 71 Workrate
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Juan Guilherme Nunes Jesus this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 20, 2026 Cagliari 0-1 Napoli Serie A 10' 6.5 - - 35 Unipol Domus
Mar 14, 2026 Napoli 2-1 Lecce Serie A ' - - - 60 Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Mar 06, 2026 Napoli 2-1 Torino Serie A 94' 6.7 - - 62 Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Feb 28, 2026 Hellas Verona 1-2 Napoli Serie A 96' 7.2 - - 83 Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi
Feb 22, 2026 Atalanta 2-1 Napoli Serie A 70' 6.7 - - 64 New Balance Arena
Feb 07, 2026 Genoa 2-3 Napoli Serie A 76' 5.9 0 0 100 Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Jan 31, 2026 Napoli 2-1 Fiorentina Serie A 90' 6.7 0 0 50 Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Jan 28, 2026 Napoli 2-3 Chelsea UEFA Champions League 67' 5.9 0 0 91 Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Jan 25, 2026 Juventus 3-0 Napoli Serie A 90' 6.3 0 0 56 Allianz Stadium
Jan 20, 2026 FC Copenhagen 1-1 Napoli UEFA Champions League 90' 6.5 0 0 61 Parken Stadium
Jan 17, 2026 Napoli 1-0 Sassuolo Serie A 90' 6.9 0 0 32 Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Jan 11, 2026 Inter 2-2 Napoli Serie A 90' 6.9 0 0 100 Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Jan 07, 2026 Napoli 2-2 Hellas Verona Serie A ' - - - 98 Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Jan 04, 2026 Lazio 0-2 Napoli Serie A 90' 7.2 0 0 65 Stadio Olimpico
Dec 28, 2025 Cremonese 0-2 Napoli Serie A 90' 6.6 0 0 48 Stadio Giovanni Zini

Player Market Value

Track Juan Guilherme Nunes Jesus's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €14.0M (Q4'14)
€14.0M €7.0M €0
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