João Cancelo stats
Portugal
Match-by-match stats
J. Cancelo
BarcelonaDefender
J. Cancelo vs PSG
7 games played, 1 more on the benchJoão Cancelo's next match is today at 20:00 against PSG. See how João Cancelo did in earlier matches against PSG.
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PSGvBAR
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PSG v Barcelona, TodayWhat PSG allow left backs
Position stats14 appearances at LB against PSG in their last 20 matches; league average from the Ligue 1.
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Odds OutliersJoão Cancelo 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, João Cancelo has appeared in 6 La Liga matches this season, totalling 206 minutes at an average rating of 6.59. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 6 | 206 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.59 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 306 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7.20 |
 Champions League | 2 | 180 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7.74 |
| Total | 12 | 692 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 6.99 |
Attacking stats
João Cancelo has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among defenders. João Cancelo has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 206 minutes. João Cancelo has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
João Cancelo has completed 143 of 161 passes at 89% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
João Cancelo completes 2 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 8 duels .
Defending stats
João Cancelo makes 3 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 69 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 32nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
João Cancelo has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly left back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Barcelona squad
G. Jesus
29 yrs#9
L. Yamal
19 yrs#10
Raphinha29 yrs#11
K. Adeyemi
24 yrs#14
A. Gordon
25 yrs#17
R. Bardghji
20 yrs#19
J. Bisiwu
18 yrs#27
H. Abdelkarim
18 yrs#29
B. Fariñas20 yrs#4
Gavi22 yrs#6
F. López23 yrs#7
Pedri23 yrs#8
Rodri30 yrs#16
D. Olmo28 yrs#20
F. de Jong
29 yrs#21
M. Bernal Casas19 yrs#22
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27 yrs
36 yrs
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Portugal squad
P. Neto26 yrs#7
F. Trincão26 yrs#7
F. Conceição23 yrs#7
G. Ramos25 yrs#9
F. Silva24 yrs#21
R. Leão27 yrs#27
J. Félix26 yrs#79
R. Neves29 yrs#8
B. Fernandes32 yrs#8
Vitinha26 yrs#17
B. Silva32 yrs#20
J. Palhinha31 yrs#36
J. Neves22 yrs#87
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 5 | 316 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7.06 |
 Friendly International | 4 | 226 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 6.94 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 4 | 288 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 7.85 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 16 | 953 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 26 | 7.08 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 294 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7.82 |
| Champions League | 4 | 331 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.60 |
 Copa Del Rey | 3 | 149 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7.26 |
 Pro League | 2 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7.27 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 22 | 1,816 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 57 | 7.45 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 9 | 694 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 6.93 |
 Kings Cup | 3 | 207 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7.39 |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.00 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 9 | 692 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 7.68 |
 European Championship | 4 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7.41 |
| Friendly International | 4 | 268 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7.67 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 32 | 2,506 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 64 | 7.38 |
| Champions League | 10 | 810 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 32 | 7.78 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 17 | 1,278 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 29 | 6.92 |
 Bundesliga | 15 | 1,015 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 23 | 7.08 |
| Champions League | 10 | 501 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 7.23 |
| UEFA Nations League | 5 | 450 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7.49 |
 DFB Pokal | 2 | 161 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7.04 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.04 |
 Community Shield | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.83 |
Premier League2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 36 | 3,228 | 1 | 7 | 39 | 83 | 7.33 |
| Champions League | 9 | 840 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 7.59 |
 FA Cup | 5 | 419 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.24 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 8 | 694 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 7.54 |
About João Cancelo
La Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, João Cancelo has scored 1 goal across 6 appearances (2 starts), totalling 206 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. João Cancelo has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.14 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Cancelo has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (33% success rate). João Cancelo has contributed 1 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Cancelo has registered 3 tackles (3 won), 4 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 143 from 161 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. João Cancelo has won 8 of 23 total duels.
Discipline
João Cancelo has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 0.
About João Cancelo
João Cancelo is a 32-year-old defender playing for FC Barcelona in the La Liga, representing Portugal. João Cancelo is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 27 May 1994.
Most recent appearance
João Cancelo's most recent match was away at Galatasaray on August 15th. Barcelona won 1-4. João Cancelo played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.84.
Recent matches
- April 15th2-5 winatReal Betis(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 15th1-4 winatGalatasaray(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.84)
- February 14th3-0 winvsGetafe(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 14th2-1 winvsNorway(63 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.48)
- September 27th2-4 winatDenmark(63 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.04)
Next fixture
João Cancelo and FC Barcelona are next in action on October 14th against Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Paris Saint Germain vs FC Barcelona match preview.
Teammates at FC Barcelona
João Cancelo currently plays alongside Wojciech Szczesny, Marc Bernal Casas, Karim Adeyemi, Jesse Bisiwu, Fermín López, Hamza Abdelkarim, Brian Fariñas, João Cancelo, Pau Cubarsí, Anthony Gordon, Dani Olmo, Gavi, Joan García, Xavi Espart, Raphinha, Eric García, Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Dominik Livakovic, Gerard Martín, Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Frenkie de Jong, Alejandro Balde, Andreas Christensen, Roony Bardghji and Jules Koundé at FC Barcelona.