João Cancelo
Portugal
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João Cancelo 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, João Cancelo has appeared in 16 La Liga matches this season, totalling 953 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 La Liga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 29 | 1,902 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 46 | 7.15 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 96 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.38 | 98 |
| Shots | 13 | 1.20 | 94 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.40 | 92 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 86 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.38 | 74 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.47 | 96 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.09 | 97 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 93 |
| Key passes | 15 | 1.40 | 93 |
| Chances created | 15 | 1.42 | 96 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.57 | 99 |
João Cancelo has taken 13 shots with 4 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 73 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 defenders. João Cancelo has 2 assists and 15 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 64 minutes. João Cancelo has set up 17 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 546 | 51.60 | 69 |
| Accurate passes | 477 | 45.00 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 1.42 | 31 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.19 | 99 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 1.04 | 92 |
| Backward passes | 133 | 12.56 | 97 |
| Passes (final third) | 58 | 5.48 | 58 |
João Cancelo has completed 477 of 546 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 25 | 2.36 | 100 |
| Dribble attempts | 46 | 4.34 | 100 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 56 |
| Duels won | 72 | 6.80 | 98 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.66 | 13 |
| Touches | 806 | 76.10 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 144 | 13.60 | 81 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 1.32 | 88 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 1.32 | 86 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.66 | 79 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 1.61 | 91 |
João Cancelo completes 25 dribbles at a 54% success rate and wins 72 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 2.46 | 84 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 1.79 | 92 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.04 | 48 |
| Clearances | 17 | 1.61 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 57 | 5.38 | 97 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.47 | 72 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.28 | 98 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 36 |
João Cancelo makes 26 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.04 | 45 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.09 | 14 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 11.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 2.36 | 79 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
João Cancelo has committed 11 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly left back (11 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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João Cancelo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 League| 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 |
| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the La Liga, João Cancelo has scored 2 goals and 2 assists across 16 appearances (11 starts), totalling 953 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. João Cancelo has attempted 13 shots with 4 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Cancelo has created 15 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 25 successful dribbles from 46 attempts (54% success rate). João Cancelo has contributed 15 key passes and 31 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Cancelo has registered 26 tackles (19 won), 11 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 477 from 546 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. João Cancelo has won 72 of 131 total duels.
Discipline
João Cancelo has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 14.
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 Rayo Vallecano on December 13th. FC Barcelona won 5-2. João Cancelo played 13 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.39.
Recent matches
- December 13th5-2 winvsRayo Vallecano(13 mins, rating 6.39)
- December 9th2-0 winvsAthletic Club(5 mins, rating 6.44)
- January 17th0-5 winatElche(10 mins, rating 6.4)
- July 26th0-1 lossvsSpain(71 mins, rating 6.76)
- January 27th2-1 winvsCroatia(63 mins, rating 7.01)
Next fixture
João Cancelo and FC Barcelona are next in action on October 11th against Valencia in the La Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Valencia vs FC Barcelona match preview.
Teammates at FC Barcelona
João Cancelo currently plays alongside Rodri, Eric García, Wojciech Szczesny, Karim Adeyemi, João Cancelo, Roony Bardghji, Brian Fariñas, Jules Koundé, Gabriel Jesus, Anthony Gordon, Xavi Espart, Dani Olmo, Marc Bernal, Gavi, Pau Cubarsí, Frenkie de Jong, Fermín López, Lamine Yamal, Joan García, Gerard Martín, Alejandro Balde, Andreas Christensen, Jesse Bisiwu, Dominik Livakovic, Raphinha, Pedri and Hamza Abdelkarim at FC Barcelona.