João Veloso
Portugal
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João Veloso 2026/2027 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, João Veloso has appeared in 3 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 149 minutes at an average rating of 7.08. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.60 | 95 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 1.21 | 95 |
| Shots | 4 | 2.40 | 94 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1.20 | 97 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.60 | 95 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 1.21 | 89 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.60 | 97 |
| Key passes | 2 | 1.20 | 60 |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.21 | 60 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.60 | 95 |
João Veloso has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 37 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 94th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. João Veloso has 1 assist and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 75 minutes. João Veloso has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 59 | 35.60 | 53 |
| Accurate passes | 49 | 29.60 | 53 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.81 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Backward passes | 10 | 6.04 | 53 |
| Passes (final third) | 8 | 4.83 | 76 |
João Veloso has completed 49 of 59 passes at 83% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 2.42 | 98 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 3.62 | 95 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 84 |
| Duels won | 11 | 6.64 | 85 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 1.21 | 73 |
| Touches | 92 | 55.60 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 23 | 13.89 | 82 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.60 | 35 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 1.81 | 66 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.21 | 76 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
João Veloso completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 11 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 1.21 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 1.21 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.60 | 31 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 4 | 2.42 | 34 |
| 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 | 45 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
João Veloso makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 75 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.60 | 21 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 2.42 | 27 |
| 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 Veloso has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly attacking midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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João Veloso previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 6 | 189 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 3 | 108 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About João Veloso
Liga Portugal 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, João Veloso has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 3 appearances (1 starts), totalling 149 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0.6 assists per 90 minutes. João Veloso has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Veloso has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). João Veloso has contributed 2 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Veloso has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 49 from 59 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. João Veloso has won 11 of 19 total duels.
Discipline
João Veloso has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 3.
About João Veloso
João Veloso is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Moreirense in the Liga Portugal, representing Portugal. João Veloso is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 26 June 2005.
Most recent appearance
João Veloso's most recent match was away at Casa Pia on December 4th. Moreirense won 0-1. João Veloso played 82 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.34.
Recent matches
Next fixture
João Veloso and Moreirense are next in action on November 15th against Porto in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Porto vs Moreirense match preview.
Teammates at Moreirense
João Veloso currently plays alongside Leonardo Vonić, Alexandre Parsemain, Gilberto Dambi Batista, Janderson, Tiago Andrade, Rodrigo Alonso Martín, Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa, Manuel Mendonça, Miguel Andrade Silva, Kevyn Monteiro, Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues, Landerson, Leandro Santos, Aranha, Afonso Assis, Nile John, Francisco Miguel Ribeiro Tomé Tavares Bondoso, Michael Dacosta Gonzalez, André Ferreira, Koby Mottoh, Mateja Stjepanović, Jimi Gower, Dinis Lourenço Casals Namura Borges Pinto, Álvaro Martínez Navarro, Jóbson de Brito Gonzaga, João Veloso and Guilherme Liberato Tomas de Aquino at Moreirense.