João Palhinha
Portugal
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João Palhinha 2021/2022 season stats
As a right central midfielder, João Palhinha has appeared in 27 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 1,892 minutes at an average rating of 7.23. 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 | 27 | 1,892 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 82 | 7.23 |
 Champions League | 6 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 6.94 |
| Total | 33 | 2,426 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 104 | 7.18 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 60 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.14 | 52 |
| Shots | 25 | 1.20 | 55 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 0.50 | 68 |
| Shot accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.27 | n/a | 67 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 73 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.14 | 74 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.43 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 76 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.50 | 25 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 45 |
João Palhinha has taken 25 shots with 11 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 76 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 55th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. João Palhinha has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 1 big chances . João Palhinha has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1064 | 50.60 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 935 | 44.50 | 85 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 0.57 | 76 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 25 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
João Palhinha has completed 935 of 1064 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 | 15 | 0.71 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 25 | 1.19 | 41 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 54 |
| Duels won | 194 | 9.23 | 96 |
| Aerials won | 41 | 1.95 | 91 |
| Touches | 1442 | 68.60 | 82 |
| Possession lost | 194 | 9.23 | 46 |
| Dribbled past | 24 | 1.14 | 46 |
| Fouls won | 56 | 2.66 | 90 |
| Dispossessed | 20 | 0.95 | 61 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
João Palhinha completes 15 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 194 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 82 | 3.90 | 98 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 27 | 1.28 | 71 |
| Clearances | 24 | 1.14 | 70 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
João Palhinha makes 82 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 23 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 55 | 2.62 | 88 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.24 | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.05 | 57 |
| Fouls per card | 11.00 | n/a | 92 |
| Foul involvements | 111 | 5.28 | 92 |
| 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 Palhinha has committed 55 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly right central midfielder (8 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3).
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 |
 UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.40 |
Premier League| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Liga Portugal 2021/2022 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, João Palhinha has scored 3 goals across 27 appearances (23 starts), totalling 1892 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. João Palhinha has attempted 25 shots with 11 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Palhinha has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 15 successful dribbles from 25 attempts (60% success rate). João Palhinha has contributed 11 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Palhinha has registered 82 tackles (0 won), 27 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 935 from 1064 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. João Palhinha has won 194 of 323 total duels.
Discipline
João Palhinha has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 55 fouls and winning 56.
About João Palhinha
João Palhinha is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Benfica in the Liga Portugal, representing Portugal. João Palhinha is right-footed and wears the number 36 shirt. Born on 9 July 1995.
Most recent appearance
João Palhinha's most recent match was away at Estoril on December 3rd. Benfica won 2-1. João Palhinha played 59 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.21.
Recent matches
- December 3rd2-1 winvsEstoril(59 mins, rating 7.21)
- 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)
Next fixture
João Palhinha and Benfica are next in action on July 31st against Belenenses in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Belenenses vs Benfica match preview.
Teammates at Benfica
João Palhinha currently plays alongside Claudio Echeverri, Fredrik Aursnes, Samuel Soares, Leandro Barreiro, Gianluca Prestianni, Vangelis Pavlidis, Anatoliy Trubin, Gabriel Índio, Clément Lenglet, Jakub Kamiński, Bruma, Dodi Lukébakio, Tomás Araújo, Manu Silva, Enzo Barrenechea, Andreas Schjelderup, Alexander Bah, Daniel Banjaqui, João Palhinha, Rafa Silva, José Neto, Georgiy Sudakov, Anísio Cabral, Alessandro Circati, Souffian El Karouani, Jhon Durán and Samuel Dahl at Benfica.