João Neves stats
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J. Neves
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As a left central midfielder, João Neves has appeared in 6 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 451 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 6 | 451 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6.97 |
 UEFA Nations League | 3 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4.37 |
 UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.98 |
| Total | 10 | 591 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 6.19 |
Attacking stats
João Neves has taken 11 shots with 4 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.6 expected goals (xG), 1.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. João Neves has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 150 minutes. João Neves has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
João Neves has completed 311 of 347 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
João Neves completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
João Neves makes 12 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 75th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
João Neves has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left central midfielder (3 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
PSG squad
K. Kvaratskhelia
25 yrs#7
F. Torres
26 yrs#9
O. Dembélé
29 yrs#10
M. Akliouche24 yrs#11
D. Doué21 yrs#14
M. Godts
21 yrs#22
Q. Ndjantou19 yrs#47
F. Ruiz30 yrs#8
Vitinha
26 yrs#17
S. Nsona Mayulu20 yrs#24
D. Fernández18 yrs#27
W. Zaïre-Emery20 yrs#33J. Neves22 yrs#87
27 yrs
22 yrs
24 yrs
25 yrs
18 yrs
27 yrsPortugal squad
P. Neto26 yrs#7
F. Trincão26 yrs#7
F. Conceição23 yrs#7
G. Ramos25 yrs#9
F. Silva24 yrs#21
R. Leão27 yrs#27
J. Félix26 yrs#79
R. Neves29 yrs#8
B. Fernandes32 yrs#8Vitinha26 yrs#17
B. Silva32 yrs#20
J. Palhinha31 yrs#36J. Neves22 yrs#87
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| 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 |
2025/2026
| 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 |
Champions League2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.99 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2024
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 7 | 239 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - |
About João Neves
Ligue 1 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 1, João Neves has featured across 6 appearances (6 starts), totalling 451 minutes. João Neves has attempted 11 shots with 4 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.59 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Neves has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). João Neves has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Neves has registered 12 tackles (6 won), 7 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 311 from 347 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. João Neves has won 27 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
João Neves has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 4.
About João Neves
João Neves is a 22-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 Strasbourg on February 23rd. PSG won 1-3. João Neves played 63 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.84.
Recent matches
- February 23rd1-3 winatStrasbourg(63 mins, rating 6.84)
- May 11th2-4 winatManchester City(14 mins, rating 6.78)
- May 19th3-1 winvsLe Mans(58 mins, rating 6.44)
- December 14th2-1 winvsNorway(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 27th2-4 winatDenmark(9 mins, rating 6.59)
Next fixture
João Neves and Paris Saint Germain are next in action on October 14th against FC Barcelona in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Paris Saint Germain vs FC Barcelona match preview.
Teammates at Paris Saint Germain
João Neves currently plays alongside Lucas Digne, João Neves, Marquinhos, Mika Godts, Lucas Chevalier, Fabián Ruiz, Maghnes Akliouche, Désiré Doué, Dro Fernández, Quentin Ndjantou, Ousmane Dembélé, Ilya Zabarnyi, Vitinha, Senny Nsona Mayulu, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Lucas Hernández, Lucas Beraldo, Ferran Torres, Willian Pacho, Alessandro Longoni, Nuno Mendes, Achraf Hakimi, Warren Zaïre-Emery and Matvey Safonov at Paris Saint Germain.