João Palhinha
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Match-by-match stats
João Palhinha 2024/2025 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, João Palhinha has appeared in 17 Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 672 minutes at an average rating of 6.40. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Bundesliga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 17 | 672 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 6.40 |
 Champions League | 5 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6.87 |
 UEFA Nations League | 3 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4.63 |
 DFB Pokal | 2 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.29 |
| Total | 27 | 1,053 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 6.36 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.30 | 53 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.40 | 50 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.54 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.40 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.70 | 26 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.27 | 15 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.13 | 23 |
João Palhinha has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 67 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 53rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. João Palhinha has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 336 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 550 | 73.70 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 510 | 68.30 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 93.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 2.81 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Backward passes | 98 | 13.13 | 97 |
| Passes (final third) | 39 | 5.22 | 72 |
João Palhinha has completed 510 of 550 passes at 93% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.27 | 16 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.80 | 30 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 52 | 6.96 | 91 |
| Aerials won | 21 | 2.81 | 93 |
| Touches | 653 | 87.50 | 94 |
| Possession lost | 46 | 6.16 | 9 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.67 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 1.34 | 60 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.94 | 52 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.13 | 20 |
João Palhinha completes 2 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 52 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 2.68 | 91 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.74 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.54 | 29 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.21 | 43 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 1.88 | 6 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.13 | 95 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
João Palhinha makes 20 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 1.74 | 82 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.27 | 71 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.13 | 100 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 4.33 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 3.08 | 75 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
João Palhinha has committed 13 fouls and received 2 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
BundesligaMainly left defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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João Palhinha previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 33 | 2,197 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 111 | 6.92 |
| Champions League | 8 | 377 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 7.01 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.15 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7.29 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 6 | 530 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 7.34 |
 European Championship | 4 | 303 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 7.48 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7.28 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 33 | 2,709 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 152 | 7.14 |
| Carabao Cup | 5 | 510 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 7.48 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 35 | 3,113 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 147 | 7.00 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 332 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 7.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 27 | 1,892 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 82 | 7.23 |
| Champions League | 6 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 6.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Championship | 2 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 8 | 333 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 5.67 |
About João Palhinha
Bundesliga 2024/2025 season
This season in the Bundesliga, João Palhinha has featured across 17 appearances (6 starts), totalling 672 minutes. João Palhinha has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Palhinha has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (33% success rate). João Palhinha has contributed 5 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Palhinha has registered 20 tackles (13 won), 4 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 510 from 550 pass attempts, a 93% pass accuracy rate. João Palhinha has won 52 of 90 total duels.
Discipline
João Palhinha has received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 10.
About João Palhinha
João Palhinha is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for FC Bayern München in the Bundesliga, representing Portugal. João Palhinha is right-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 9 July 1995.
Most recent appearance
João Palhinha's most recent match was away at Everton on May 20th. FC Bayern München won 1-0. João Palhinha played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 5 shots, 2 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 8.26.
Recent matches
- May 20th1-0 winvsEverton(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 8.26)
- March 7th2-1 lossatChelsea(69 mins, rating 6.58)
- March 31st1-1 drawvsLeeds United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.72)
- March 26th1-2 winatAston Villa(90 mins, rating 7.13)
- November 13th0-1 winatWolverhampton Wanderers(28 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.45)
Teammates at FC Bayern München
João Palhinha currently plays alongside Tarek Buchmann, Jamal Musiala, David Santos Daiber, Hiroki Ito, Leon Klanac, Konrad Laimer, Alphonso Davies, Lennart Karl, Armindo Sieb, Joshua Kimmich, Manuel Neuer, Jonas Urbig, Tom Bischof, Dayot Upamecano, Bryan Zaragoza, Arijon Ibrahimovic, Josip Stanisic, Min-jae Kim, Sven Ulreich, Serge Gnabry, Luis Díaz, Michael Olise, Nathaniel Brown, João Palhinha, Sacha Boey, Ismael Saibari, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Harry Kane and Jonathan Tah at FC Bayern München.