João Neves
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João Neves 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, João Neves has appeared in 21 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 1,284 minutes at an average rating of 7.11. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 21 | 1,284 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 28 | 7.11 |
 Champions League | 14 | 1,145 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 33 | 7.21 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.08 |
| Total | 37 | 2,516 | 7 | 4 | 27 | 62 | 7.15 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.40 | 93 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.42 | 76 |
| Shots | 27 | 1.90 | 75 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.40 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Shot conversion | 19.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.83 | n/a | 94 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 42 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.98 | 90 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.56 | 79 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 53 |
| Key passes | 14 | 1.00 | 46 |
| Chances created | 13 | 0.91 | 48 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.28 | 73 |
João Neves has taken 27 shots with 6 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 48 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 75th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. João Neves has 1 assist and 14 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 99 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 53rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1039 | 72.80 | 97 |
| Accurate passes | 950 | 66.60 | 97 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Long balls won | 36 | 2.52 | 77 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.14 | 36 |
| Backward passes | 221 | 15.49 | 97 |
| Passes (final third) | 76 | 5.33 | 61 |
João Neves has completed 950 of 1039 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 97th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.56 | 31 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 0.98 | 24 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 73 |
| Duels won | 61 | 4.28 | 31 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 1.05 | 74 |
| Touches | 1254 | 87.90 | 97 |
| Possession lost | 139 | 9.74 | 26 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.91 | 56 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.91 | 33 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.49 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 1.05 | 30 |
João Neves completes 8 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 61 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 28 | 1.96 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 0.98 | 38 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.56 | 27 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.42 | 16 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 74 | 5.19 | 63 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.14 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
João Neves makes 28 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.91 | 20 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 26 | 1.82 | 18 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
João Neves has committed 13 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly right central midfielder (8 appearances), also at left central midfielder (4) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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João Neves previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 5 | 390 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 7.24 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 4 | 337 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.75 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 29 | 1,857 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 66 | 7.23 |
| Champions League | 17 | 1,417 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 57 | 7.39 |
 UEFA Nations League | 7 | 392 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6.65 |
| Coupe de France | 5 | 407 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 7.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 4 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5.46 |
 European Championship | 2 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 33 | 2,316 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 68 | 7.54 |
 Europa League | 6 | 570 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 7.57 |
| Champions League | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 7.43 |
 Taça De Portugal | 6 | 523 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 7.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 17 | 604 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 5.74 |
 UEFA Youth League | 6 | 510 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 7 | 239 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About João Neves
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, João Neves has scored 5 goals and 1 assist across 21 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1284 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. João Neves has attempted 27 shots with 6 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Neves has created 13 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (57% success rate). João Neves has contributed 14 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Neves has registered 28 tackles (14 won), 8 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 950 from 1039 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. João Neves has won 61 of 107 total duels.
Discipline
João Neves has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 13.
About João Neves
João Neves is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Paris Saint Germain in the Ligue 1, representing Portugal. João Neves is right-footed and wears the number 87 shirt. Born on 27 September 2004.
Most recent appearance
João Neves's most recent match was away at Spain on July 26th. Paris Saint Germain lost 0-1. João Neves played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.2.
Recent matches
Teammates at Paris Saint Germain
João Neves currently plays alongside Noah Nsoki, Arthur Vignaud, Noham Kamara, Martin James, Thomas Cordier, Bilal Laurendon, Dimitri Lucea, D. Boly, Mathis Jangeal, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Willian Pacho, Bradley Barcola, Pedro Fernández, Kang-in Lee, Ilya Zabarnyi, Senny Mayulu, Lucas Chevalier, Vitinha, Ibrahim Mbaye, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Lucas Beraldo, Fabián Ruiz, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Matvey Safonov, Nuno Mendes, Renato Marin, Lucas Hernández, Gonçalo Ramos, Quentin Ndjantou, Marquinhos, João Neves, Yanis Khafi and Achraf Hakimi at Paris Saint Germain.