Who is João Cancelo?
João Cancelo is a defender from Portugal (32 years old); in 2026/27 he plays for Barcelona.
In the 2026/27 season: 12 matches, 2 goals and 3 assists (a goal roughly every 361 minutes). For the national team: 11 matches and 2 goals.
In the previous season (2025/26): 64 matches, 5 goals and 9 assists.
Latest transfer: from Al-Hilal Saudi FC to Barcelona (19 August 2026).
Trophies won: 16; most often UEFA Nations League (2×), Premier League (2×).
João Cancelo: 2026/27 season stats
Club competitions
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | 4 | 1 | 2 | 360 | 1/0 | 7.0 |
| La Liga | 8 | 1 | 1 | 362 | 2/0 | 6.8 |
| Total | 12 | 2 | 3 | 722 | 3/0 | 6.9 |
National team
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | 180 | 0/0 | 6.8 |
| UEFA Nations League | 4 | 2 | 0 | 305 | 2/0 | 7.0 |
| Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 1 | 228 | 1/0 | 7.0 |
| Total | 11 | 2 | 2 | 713 | 3/0 | 6.9 |
João Cancelo: detailed stats
Totals across all club competitions in 2026/27.
João Cancelo: 2025/26 season stats
João Cancelo: career
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
 Barcelona | 2023–present |
 Manchester City | 2019–2022 |
 Juventus | 2018 |
 Inter | 2017 |
 Valencia | 2014–2016 |
Senior clubs only; youth and reserve teams are not shown.
João Cancelo: transfers
| Date | Move | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC → Barcelona | |
| 18 August 2026 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC → Barcelona | |
| 29 June 2026 | Barcelona → Al Hilal | |
| 29 June 2026 | Barcelona → Al-Hilal Saudi FC | |
| 12 January 2026 | Al Hilal → Barcelona | Loan |
| 12 January 2026 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC → Barcelona | Loan |
| 27 August 2024 | Manchester City → Al-Hilal Saudi FC | € 25M |
| 1 July 2024 | Barcelona → Manchester City | Not disclosed |
| 1 September 2023 | Manchester City → Barcelona | Loan |
| 1 July 2023 | Bayern München → Manchester City | Not disclosed |
| 31 January 2023 | Manchester City → Bayern München | Loan |
| 7 August 2019 | Juventus → Manchester City | € 65M |
| 1 July 2018 | Valencia → Juventus | € 40.4M |
| 22 August 2017 | Valencia → Inter | Loan |
| 1 July 2015 | Benfica → Valencia | € 15M |
| 20 August 2014 | Benfica → Valencia | Loan |
João Cancelo: trophies
Trophies won: 16.
- UEFA Nations League2024/2026, 2018/20192×
- Premier League2021/2022, 2020/20212×
- EFL Cup2020/2021, 2019/20202×
- Super Cup2019, 20142×
- Community Shield20241×
- UEFA Super Cup20231×
- J.League World Challenge20231×
- Bundesliga2022/20231×
- Serie A2018/20191×
- Primeira Liga2013/20141×
- Taça da Liga2013/20141×
- Taça de Portugal2013/20141×
João Cancelo: injuries and absences
| Reason | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| absence | 26 April 2025 | 15 June 2025 |
| knock | 17 March 2024 | 29 March 2024 |
| absence | 5 January 2024 | 23 January 2024 |
| illness | 26 October 2022 | 28 October 2022 |
| illness | 7 March 2022 | 13 March 2022 |
| absence | 13 June 2021 | 6 August 2021 |
João Cancelo: frequently asked questions
How many goals has João Cancelo scored in 2026/27?
In 2026/27, João Cancelo has 2 goals and 3 assists in 12 matches.
Which club does João Cancelo play for?
João Cancelo (defender) plays for Barcelona in 2026/27. Nationality: Portugal.
How old is João Cancelo?
João Cancelo is 32 years old. Date of birth: 27 May 1994.
What was João Cancelo's latest transfer?
From Manchester City to Al-Hilal Saudi FC, 27 August 2024, € 25M.
What trophies has João Cancelo won?
Trophies won: 16; most often UEFA Nations League (2×), Premier League (2×), EFL Cup (2×).
About João Cancelo
Here are the numbers for João Cancelo (Portugal): appearances, goals, assists and cards this season, plus the clubs of his career, transfers and trophies won. He is part of the Barcelona squad.