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João Cancelo
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J. Cancelo
João Cancelo 2026 season stats
As a right back, João Cancelo has appeared in 5 World Cup matches this season, totalling 316 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other World Cup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 |
| Total | 13 | 830 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 7.27 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.28 | 84 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.90 | 81 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.57 | 84 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.28 | 78 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 92 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.90 | 82 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.85 | 81 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.57 | 97 |
João Cancelo has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 105 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 81st percentile for shot volume among defenders. João Cancelo has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 105 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 161 | 45.90 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 140 | 39.90 | 46 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 1.71 | 51 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 1.14 | 94 |
| Backward passes | 45 | 12.82 | 98 |
| Passes (final third) | 19 | 5.41 | 54 |
João Cancelo has completed 140 of 161 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 1.71 | 97 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 2.28 | 91 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 72 |
| Duels won | 17 | 4.84 | 65 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.57 | 13 |
| Touches | 263 | 74.90 | 72 |
| Possession lost | 48 | 13.67 | 88 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.57 | 61 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.57 | 48 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.42 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 1.42 | 96 |
João Cancelo completes 6 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 17 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.99 | 64 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.14 | 62 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.42 | 78 |
| Clearances | 12 | 3.42 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 3.70 | 65 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
João Cancelo makes 7 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.71 | 87 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 2.28 | 76 |
| 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 Cancelo has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
World CupMainly right back (5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 |
Champions League| 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
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Cancelo has created 3 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (75% success rate). João Cancelo has contributed 3 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Cancelo has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 5 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 140 from 161 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. João Cancelo has won 17 of 34 total duels.
Discipline
João Cancelo has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 2.
About João Cancelo
João Cancelo is a 32-year-old defender, representing Portugal. João Cancelo is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 27 May 1994.
Most recent appearance
João Cancelo's most recent match was away at Spain on July 26th. They lost 0-1. João Cancelo played 71 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.76.