RÚBEN NEVES
Midfielder · Al-Hilal Saudi FC · Pro League
“A progressive creator who turns midfield possession into danger.”
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A progressive creator who turns midfield possession into danger.
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. A progressive creator who turns midfield possession into danger.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
83%
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GoalPost verdict
A progressive creator who turns midfield possession into danger.
Impact
Strong
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
26-28
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
20Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
52Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
81Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
82Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Direct threat
Movement
Counter attacks
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.20
1.02
per 90
0.40
20%
52%
2.39
3.2
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.20
season rate
Shots / 90
1.02
shot volume
Shot accuracy
39%
29/75 on target
Conversion
20%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.52
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
2.39
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
Rúben Neves plays as a deliberate attacking midfielder who wants the ball early and often. He carries forward with purpose, then opens teams up with clean, incisive chance creation before arriving as a clinical goal threat from advanced pockets. His game is about control with a cutting edge: calm in possession, sharp in the final action, and always looking to tilt the field.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
For Portugal at World Cup 2026, he matters as a midfield connector who can speed up attacks without losing structure. In a squad built to hurt opponents, his ability to progress play and make chances from central areas gives Portugal a reliable source of penetration.
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Analysis overview
Rúben Neves plays as a deliberate attacking midfielder who wants the ball early and often. He carries forward with purpose, then opens teams up with clean, incisive chance creation before arriving as a clinical goal threat from advanced pockets. His game is about control with a cutting edge: calm in possession, sharp in the final action, and always looking to tilt the field.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
1.02
SoT / 90
0.40
Accuracy
39%
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
2 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 progressive creator who turns midfield possession into danger.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Cup | 32 | 3 | 12 | 2,688 | 7.73 |
 FIFA Club World Cup | 5 | 1 | 2 | 480 | 7.74 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 8 | 0 | 3 | 667 | 8.11 |
 Pro League | 31 | 11 | 7 | 2,755 | 7.82 |
| Total | 76 | 15 | 24 | 6,590 | 7.85 |
Form (last 2 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.20
Shots
1.02
per 90
Shots on target
0.38
Conversion %
20%
Dribbles
52%
Key passes
2.39
Pass accuracy
79%
Fouls won
0.45
per 90
Def actions
3.15
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 |  Colombia | World Cup | D0-0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Jun 10 |  Nigeria | Friendly | W2-1 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Pro League2,755 (42%)AFC Champions League Elite667 (10%)FIFA Club World Cup480 (7%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Portugal | Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0.25 | 7.03 |
| 2025/26 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | Pro League | 76 | 15 | 24 | 0.51 | 7.81 |
| 2024/25 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | King's Cup | 84 | 5 | 21 | 0.31 | 7.61 |
| 2023/24 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | Pro League | 87 | 7 | 31 | 0.44 | 7.62 |
| 2022/23 |  Wolves | Premier League | 53 | 6 | 1 | 0.13 | 7.15 |
Career highlights
Super Cup
2023/2024, 2023/2024
UEFA Nations League
2024/2026, 2018/2019
Championship
2017/2018
King's Cup
2023/2024
Premier League Asia Trophy
2019
Career timeline detail
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
2023 – Present
Apps
247
Goals
27
Assists
76
Minutes
19,966
Competition breakdown
| Pro League | 76 app | 15 g | 7.81 |
| King's Cup | 84 app | 5 g | 7.61 |
| Pro League | 87 app | 7 g | 7.62 |
Goal timeline
27 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Portugal
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
7.81
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 a midfield connector who can speed up attacks without losing structure. In a squad built to hurt opponents, his ability to progress play and make chances from central areas gives Portugal a reliable source of penetration.
Appearances
9
Best finish
Third
FIFA rank
5
Titles
0
Portugal · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
78
Avg rating
7.81
Minutes
6,590
G/A 90
0.53
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Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
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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 |
Rúben Neves · projection status
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