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JCJoão Cancelo

João Cancelo

€9MMarket Value
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona•Defender•
PortugalPortugal
6.4
Season Score
32
May 27, 1994
182 cm
Height
20
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2026/2027

Performance Overview

Season Performance 26/27
All Competitions
Matches
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Goal Contributions
0
Mins/game
9
Avg Rating
6.41
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

57
Full match
50
Substituted off
13
From Bench

João Cancelo — computed career insights

Career figures, computed
Best-rated season
2021/2022 · 7.47Premier League
Lowest-rated season
2016/2017 · 6.77La Liga
Rating trend
+0.26last 2 rated seasons vs career average before them (min. 5 apps)
Career involvement (league)
0.19 G+A per 9015 goals + 42 assists across 18 league seasons (per-90 from 24769 minutes on record)
League seasons on record
18 (2012–2026)
Clubs with recorded appearances
9
Among position peers, computed
Rating percentile
100thrating 7.47 vs 74 rated peers
Goals rank
#32 of 740 goals
G+A per 90 percentile
95th0.3 per 90

Cohort: 74 Pro League defenders, 2024/2025, min. 450 minutes. Computed by ranking the full league corpus, not taken from any feed.

Figures computed from the GioScore season-stats database · as of 2026-09-04

Rival Clubs(50)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid145270140
SouthamptonSouthampton106221100
LiverpoolLiverpool93330010
Paris Saint GermainParis Saint Germain86020130
Athletic ClubAthletic Club83230030
Aston VillaAston Villa76100000
SevillaSevilla73221331
VillarrealVillarreal73130000
BurnleyBurnley66000010
Celta de VigoCelta de Vigo63210100
Real SociedadReal Sociedad61050141
NapoliNapoli63301020
FulhamFulham55000001
SD EibarSD Eibar52121100
Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund54100010
FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona51040000
GranadaGranada54100020
GetafeGetafe53200100
MálagaMálaga52120031
Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano52300100
1–20 of 50
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

Al Hilal
Al Hilal
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Aug 20, 2026Free Transfer
Al Hilal
Al Hilal
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Jan 13, 2026Loan
Manchester City
Manchester City
Al Hilal
Al Hilal
Aug 27, 2024Transfer€25M
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Manchester City
Manchester City
Jun 30, 2024End of loan
Manchester City
Manchester City
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Sep 1, 2023Loan
FC Bayern München
FC Bayern München
Manchester City
Manchester City
Jun 30, 2023End of loan
Manchester City
Manchester City
FC Bayern München
FC Bayern München
Jan 31, 2023Loan
Juventus
Juventus
Manchester City
Manchester City
Aug 7, 2019Transfer€65M
Valencia
Valencia
Juventus
Juventus
Jul 1, 2018Transfer€40M
Inter
Inter
Valencia
Valencia
Jun 30, 2018End of loan
Valencia
Valencia
Inter
Inter
Aug 22, 2017Loan
Benfica
Benfica
Valencia
Valencia
Jul 1, 2015Transfer€15M
Valencia
Valencia
Benfica
Benfica
Jun 30, 2015End of loan
Benfica
Benfica
Valencia
Valencia
Aug 20, 2014Loan
Benfica II
Benfica II
Benfica
Benfica
Jul 1, 2014Transfer
Benfica U19
Benfica U19
Benfica II
Benfica II
Jan 1, 2013Transfer
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

15 titles won

Championships

Premier League
Premier League
3x Winner(2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023)
3x
Carabao Cup
Carabao Cup
2x Winner(2019/2020, 2020/2021)
2x
UEFA Nations League
UEFA Nations League
2x Winner(2018/2019, 2024/2025)
2x
Champions League
Champions League
1x Winner(2022/2023)
1x
FA Cup
FA Cup
1x Winner(2022/2023)
1x
Bundesliga
Bundesliga
1x Winner(2022/2023)
1x
Serie A
Serie A
1x Winner(2018/2019)
1x
Liga Portugal
Liga Portugal
1x Winner(2013/2014)
1x
Taça da Liga
Taça da Liga
1x Winner(2013/2014)
1x
La Liga
La Liga
1x Winner(2025/2026)
1x
Super Cup
Super Cup
1x Winner(2018/2019)
1x

About João Cancelo

Across 11 La Liga appearances in 2025/2026, João Cancelo contributed 2 goals plus 2 assists. Set beside 74 Pro League defenders with at least 450 minutes in 2024/2025, he lands in the top 1% for match rating; for goals scored he stands 32nd of 74.

2021/2022 stands as his highest-rated season (7.47, Premier League), with 2016/2017 the weakest (6.77). Compared with his earlier career average, the last two rated seasons are up by 0.26.

Those league minutes are spread over 6 domestic leagues: La Liga (120 appearances, 6 goals), Premier League (98 appearances, 5 goals) and Serie A (51 appearances, 2 goals) — the three with most games. He reached 25 league appearances in 8 of those 18 campaigns. Three straight seasons stand out for volume — 2021/2022–2023/2024, 100 league games, 33 a year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does João Cancelo play?
João Cancelo plays as a Defender for FC Barcelona in La Liga. He has played 28 minutes across 3 appearances in La Liga 2026/2027.
What team does João Cancelo play for?
João Cancelo currently plays for FC Barcelona in La Liga. He has 3 appearances in La Liga 2026/2027.
How old is João Cancelo?
João Cancelo is 32 years old, born on May 27, 1994. He is from Portugal. At 32, he has already won 15 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is João Cancelo?
João Cancelo is 182 cm tall. He weighs 74 kg.
How many trophies has João Cancelo won?
João Cancelo has won 15 trophies throughout his career, a record built at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for FC Barcelona.
What nationality is João Cancelo?
João Cancelo is from Portugal and represents them at international level. At club level, he plays for FC Barcelona.