Who is João Palhinha?
João Palhinha (position: midfielder) – nationality Portugal, aged 31. His club in the 2026/27 season is Benfica.
Season 2026/27: 11 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists. National team: 6 matches, 0 goals.
Previous season (2025/26): 45 matches, 6 goals, 3 assists.
Latest transfer: he moved from Bayern München to Benfica (25 August 2026).
Trophies: 8, most frequently 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 201 | 2/0 | 7.0 |
| Primeira Liga | 8 | 0 | 0 | 622 | 2/0 | 7.0 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 823 | 4/0 | 7.0 |
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 for all club competitions combined 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 |
Only senior clubs are shown; youth and reserve teams are left out.
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: 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 this season (2026/27)?
João Palhinha has 0 goals and 0 assists in 11 matches in 2026/27.
What club does João Palhinha play for?
João Palhinha (midfielder) is with Benfica in 2026/27. Nationality: Portugal.
How old is João Palhinha?
João Palhinha is 31. Date of birth: 9 July 1995.
Where did João Palhinha move to in his latest transfer?
He went from Fulham to Bayern München, 11 July 2024, € 51M.
What has João Palhinha won in his career?
Trophies: 8, most frequently Taça da Liga (4×), UEFA Nations League (1×), Bundesliga (1×).
About João Palhinha
Season stats, career, transfers and trophies of João Palhinha (Portugal) are all on this page. His club right now is Benfica; see the club's page for the full squad.