JOÃO NEVES
Midfielder · Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
“A relentless midfield carrier who keeps the game on a short leash.”
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A relentless midfield carrier who keeps the game on a short leash.
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GoalPost value
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. A relentless midfield carrier who keeps the game on a short leash.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
79%
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GoalPost verdict
A relentless midfield carrier who keeps the game on a short leash.
Impact
Strong
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
24-27
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
20Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
56Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
33Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
81Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Direct threat
Movement
Counter attacks
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.25
1.22
per 90
0.58
20%
56%
0.97
3.3
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.25
season rate
Shots / 90
1.22
shot volume
Shot accuracy
48%
21/44 on target
Conversion
20%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.56
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
0.97
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
João Neves is a box-to-box midfielder who plays with constant forward intent but never loses control. He carries cleanly through traffic, protects the ball under pressure, and reads danger early enough to snuff out transitions before they spread. His game is built on sharp positioning, secure touches, and the kind of defensive anticipation that lets him win back control without fuss.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
For Portugal at World Cup 2026, he matters as the midfield connector who can stabilize, advance, and recover in one movement. As an emerging talent still ascending, he gives the squad a modern balance of security and progression through the middle.
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Analysis overview
João Neves is a box-to-box midfielder who plays with constant forward intent but never loses control. He carries cleanly through traffic, protects the ball under pressure, and reads danger early enough to snuff out transitions before they spread. His game is built on sharp positioning, secure touches, and the kind of defensive anticipation that lets him win back control without fuss.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
1.22
SoT / 90
0.58
Accuracy
48%
Conversion
20%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
4 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
A relentless midfield carrier who keeps the game on a short leash.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 7.30 |
 FIFA Club World Cup | 5 | 2 | 1 | 361 | 7.54 |
 UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification | 2 | 0 | 0 | 116 | — |
 FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 7.3 |
 Trophée des Champions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 7 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 7 |
 Ligue 1 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 1,287 | 7.16 |
 UEFA Champions League | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1,144 | 7.19 |
| Total | 46 | 9 | 5 | 3,244 | 6.31 |
Form (last 4 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.25
Shots
1.22
per 90
Shots on target
0.46
Conversion %
20%
Dribbles
56%
Key passes
0.97
Pass accuracy
82%
Fouls won
1.44
per 90
Def actions
3.30
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 |  Colombia | World Cup | D0-0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Jun 23 |  Uzbekistan | World Cup | W5-0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Jun 17 |  Congo DR | World Cup | D1-1 | 93 | 1 | 0 | 8.4 |
| Jun 10 |  Nigeria | Friendly | W2-1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Ligue 11,287 (40%)UEFA Champions League1,144 (35%)FIFA Club World Cup361 (11%)FIFA Intercontinental Cup120 (4%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Portugal | World Cup | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0.20 | 7.15 |
| 2025/26 |  Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | 46 | 9 | 5 | 0.30 | 7.21 |
| 2024/25 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | 74 | 9 | 10 | 0.26 | 7.41 |
| 2023/24 |  Benfica | Primeira Liga | 66 | 6 | 1 | 0.11 | 7.36 |
| 2022/23 | Benfica | Primeira Liga | 39 | 1 | 1 | 0.05 | 6.82 |
Career highlights
Coupe de France
2024/2025
Júniores U19
2021/2022
Ligue 1
2024/2025
Primeira Liga
2022/2023
Super Cup
2023
Career timeline detail
Paris Saint Germain
2024 – Present
Apps
120
Goals
18
Assists
15
Minutes
8,176
Competition breakdown
| Ligue 1 | 46 app | 9 g | 7.21 |
| Ligue 1 | 74 app | 9 g | 7.41 |
Goal timeline
18 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Portugal
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
7.21
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Portugal
Group context
Tournament overview
For Portugal at World Cup 2026, he matters as the midfield connector who can stabilize, advance, and recover in one movement. As an emerging talent still ascending, he gives the squad a modern balance of security and progression through the middle.
Appearances
9
Best finish
Third
FIFA rank
5
Titles
0
Portugal · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
72
Avg rating
7.21
Minutes
3,244
G/A 90
0.39
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Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
Player-level World Cup goal maps, goals by stage, and all-time form are intentionally hidden until tournament-history ingestion is available.
Portugal · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17 | DR Congo | NRG Stadium | 5:00 PM |
| Jun 23 | Uzbekistan | NRG Stadium | 5:00 PM |
| Jun 27 | Colombia | Hard Rock Stadium | 11:30 PM |
João Neves · projection status
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