Who is João Palhinha?
João Palhinha – midfielder, from Portugal, aged 31. In the 2026/27 season he plays for Benfica.
In the 2026/27 season: 12 matches, 0 goals and 0 assists. For the national team: 6 matches and 0 goals.
In the previous season (2025/26): 45 matches, 6 goals and 3 assists.
Latest transfer: from Bayern München to Benfica (25 August 2026).
Trophies won: 8; most often Taça da Liga (4×), UEFA Nations League (1×).
João Palhinha: 2026/27 season stats
Club competitions
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Europa League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 222 | 2/0 | 6.8 |
| Primeira Liga | 8 | 0 | 0 | 622 | 2/0 | 7.0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 844 | 4/0 | 6.9 |
National team
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | |
| UEFA Nations League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 1/0 | 6.6 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 2/0 | 6.6 |
João Palhinha: detailed stats
Totals across all club competitions in 2026/27.
João Palhinha: 2025/26 season stats
João Palhinha: career
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
 Benfica | 2026 |
 Bayern München | 2024–2025 |
 Fulham | 2022–2023 |
 Sporting CP | 2016–2021 |
 SC Braga | 2018–2019 |
 Moreirense | 2015 |
Senior clubs only; youth and reserve teams are not shown.
João Palhinha: transfers
| Date | Move | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | Bayern München → Benfica | |
| 24 August 2026 | Bayern München → Benfica | |
| 29 June 2026 | Tottenham → Bayern München | |
| 3 August 2025 | Bayern Munich → Tottenham | Loan |
| 3 August 2025 | Bayern München → Tottenham | Loan |
| 11 July 2024 | Fulham → Bayern München | € 51M |
| 4 July 2022 | Sporting CP → Fulham | € 20M |
| 3 August 2020 | SC Braga → Sporting CP | Not disclosed |
| 7 August 2018 | Sporting CP → SC Braga | Loan |
| 5 January 2017 | Belenenses → Sporting CP | Not disclosed |
| 9 August 2016 | Sporting CP → Belenenses | Loan |
| 12 August 2015 | Sporting CP → Moreirense | Loan |
João Palhinha: trophies
Trophies won: 8.
- Taça da Liga2021/2022, 2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2017/20184×
- UEFA Nations League2024/20261×
- Bundesliga2024/20251×
- Super Cup2021/20221×
- Primeira Liga2020/20211×
João Palhinha: injuries and absences
| Reason | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| knock | 1 March 2025 | 2 March 2025 |
| illness | 5 February 2025 | 17 February 2025 |
| groin injury | 14 November 2024 | 24 January 2025 |
| shoulder injury | 6 August 2023 | 18 August 2023 |
João Palhinha: frequently asked questions
How many goals has João Palhinha scored in 2026/27?
In 2026/27, João Palhinha has 0 goals and 0 assists in 12 matches.
Which club does João Palhinha play for?
João Palhinha (midfielder) plays for Benfica in 2026/27. Nationality: Portugal.
How old is João Palhinha?
João Palhinha is 31 years old. Date of birth: 9 July 1995.
What was João Palhinha's latest transfer?
From Fulham to Bayern München, 11 July 2024, € 51M.
What trophies has João Palhinha won?
Trophies won: 8; most often Taça da Liga (4×), UEFA Nations League (1×), Bundesliga (1×).
About João Palhinha
This page on João Palhinha (Portugal) sums up his season stats, career, transfers and trophies. He currently plays for Benfica; the whole squad is on the club's page.