João Neves
Portugal
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João Neves 2026/2027 season stats
As a central midfielder, João Neves has appeared in 2 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 150 minutes at an average rating of 7.15. 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 | 2 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.15 |
 UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.98 |
| Total | 3 | 225 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7.09 |
Attacking 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 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 30 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 75th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. João Neves has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 75 minutes. João Neves has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). 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 113 of 123 passes at 92% accuracy . 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 0 dribbles and wins 11 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 3 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 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 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly central midfielder (1 appearance), also at left 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 League| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 1, João Neves has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 150 minutes. João Neves has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.43 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Neves has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. João Neves has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Neves has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 4 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 113 from 123 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. João Neves has won 11 of 20 total duels.
Discipline
João Neves has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
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 Monaco on November 8th. Paris Saint Germain lost 1-2. João Neves played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.1.
Recent matches
- November 8th1-2 lossvsMonaco(90 mins, rating 7.1)
- August 26th2-2 drawatLOSC Lille(0 mins)
- December 17th2-2 drawatRennes(60 mins, rating 7.21)
- November 14th2-1 winvsAston Villa(75 mins, rating 7.01)
- July 26th0-1 lossvsSpain(90 mins, rating 7.2)
Next fixture
João Neves and Paris Saint Germain are next in action on July 13th against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Paris Saint Germain vs Slovan Bratislava match preview.
Teammates at Paris Saint Germain
João Neves currently plays alongside Ferran Torres, Maghnes Akliouche, Alessandro Longoni, Vitinha, Ilya Zabarnyi, Nuno Mendes, Ousmane Dembélé, Lucas Digne, Fabián Ruiz, Désiré Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Lucas Beraldo, Warren Zaïre-Emery, João Neves, Lucas Chevalier, Marquinhos, Quentin Ndjantou, Willian Pacho, Senny Mayulu, Mika Godts, Achraf Hakimi, Dro Fernández, Lucas Hernández and Matvey Safonov at Paris Saint Germain.