João Simões
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Match-by-match stats
João Simões 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, João Simões has appeared in 18 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 757 minutes at an average rating of 5.51. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 18 | 757 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 5.51 |
 Champions League | 10 | 656 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 6.56 |
 Taça De Portugal | 3 | 122 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.62 |
| Total | 31 | 1,535 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 29 | 5.96 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.12 | 42 |
| Shots | 9 | 1.10 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 40 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.24 | 93 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.48 | 60 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.36 | 57 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 59 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.80 | 50 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.59 | 52 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.24 | 78 |
João Simões has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 84 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. João Simões has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 151 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 59th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 404 | 48.00 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 357 | 42.40 | 82 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 1.55 | 38 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.12 | 42 |
| Backward passes | 101 | 12.01 | 95 |
| Passes (final third) | 45 | 5.35 | 53 |
João Simões has completed 357 of 404 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 1.31 | 84 |
| Dribble attempts | 20 | 2.38 | 84 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 69 |
| Duels won | 46 | 5.47 | 62 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 1.66 | 81 |
| Touches | 534 | 63.50 | 74 |
| Possession lost | 96 | 11.41 | 58 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 1.07 | 72 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.07 | 33 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 1.66 | 96 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 1.78 | 71 |
João Simões completes 11 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 46 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 1.78 | 37 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.95 | 30 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.48 | 17 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.36 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 46 | 5.47 | 83 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
João Simões makes 15 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 2.97 | 98 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.36 | 75 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.12 | 77 |
| Fouls per card | 8.33 | n/a | 81 |
| Foul involvements | 34 | 4.04 | 83 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
João Simões has committed 25 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.3 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left defensive midfielder (7 appearances), also at left central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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João Simões previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 9 | 400 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 6.79 |
| Champions League | 5 | 234 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5.54 |
 UEFA Youth League | 3 | 246 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Taça De Portugal | 2 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About João Simões
Liga Portugal 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, João Simões has scored 1 assist across 18 appearances (9 starts), totalling 757 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. João Simões has attempted 9 shots with 2 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Simões has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (55% success rate). João Simões has contributed 7 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Simões has registered 15 tackles (8 won), 4 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 357 from 404 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. João Simões has won 46 of 118 total duels.
Discipline
João Simões has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 9.
About João Simões
João Simões is a 19-year-old midfielder playing for Sporting CP in the Liga Portugal, representing Portugal. João Simões is left-footed and wears the number 52 shirt. Born on 6 January 2007.
Most recent appearance
João Simões's most recent match was away at Arsenal on January 22nd. Sporting CP drew 0-0. João Simões played 13 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.81.
Recent matches
- January 22nd0-0 drawatArsenal(13 mins, rating 6.81)
- February 27th0-1 lossvsArsenal(62 mins, rating 6.59)
- April 6th4-2 winvsSanta Clara(30 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.02)
- March 27th1-4 winatAlverca(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 8th5-0 winvsBodø / Glimt(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
João Simões and Sporting CP are next in action on June 28th against Estrela Amadora in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Estrela Amadora vs Sporting CP match preview.
Teammates at Sporting CP
João Simões currently plays alongside João Virgínia, Luis Suárez, Daniel Bragança, Ousmane Diomande, Nuno Santos, Koba Koindredi, Gonçalo Inácio, Georgios Vagiannidis, Geny Catamo, Pedro Lima Barros, Ricardo Mangas, Fotis Ioannidis, Rodrigo Zalazar, Giorgi Kochorashvili, Maxi Araújo, Luís Guilherme, João Simões, Rafael Nel, Eduardo Quaresma, Salvador Blopa, Sotiris Alexandropoulos, Silas Andersen, Zeno Debast, Pedro Gonçalves, Issa Doumbia, Rui Silva, Souleymane Faye, Jesse Derry, Iván Fresneda and Sergi Altimira at Sporting CP.