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- Prolific scorer
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
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Key traits
- Few assists
- Right-footed specialist
- Portugal international
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João Cancelo profile
João Cancelo match log
| Teams | League | Year | Apps | Starts | Goals | Assists | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Portugal
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Spanish La Liga | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
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About João Cancelo
João Cancelo is a 32-year-old Portugal professional footballer who plays as a defender for Portugal.
Born on 27 May 1994 in Portugal, João Cancelo has been eligible for senior professional football since 2011. João Cancelo stands 182 cm tall and weighs 74 kg, and is right-footed.
Across 2 matches in SportScore's database João Cancelo has scored 1 goal and provided 0 assists, for a combined 1 goal contributions at a rate of 0.5 goals per match.
Next up: Portugal vs Democratic Republic of the Congo in the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 17:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Portugal 2-1 Chile in the International Friendly.
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Frequently asked questions about João Cancelo
What team does João Cancelo play for?
João Cancelo currently plays for Portugal in Portugal.
What position does João Cancelo play?
João Cancelo plays as a defender.
How old is João Cancelo?
João Cancelo was born on 27 May 1994, making them 32 years old.
What nationality is João Cancelo?
João Cancelo represents Portugal.
How tall is João Cancelo?
João Cancelo stands 182 cm tall and weighs 74 kg.
How many goals has João Cancelo scored?
Across the 2 matches SportScore has tracked, João Cancelo has scored 1 goal, a 0.5 goals-per-match rate.
When does João Cancelo's team play next?
Portugal's next fixture is Portugal vs Democratic Republic of the Congo in the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
Is João Cancelo left-footed or right-footed?
João Cancelo's preferred foot is right.
Does João Cancelo play for the national team?
João Cancelo is eligible for Portugal. Their next match is Portugal vs Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday 17 June 2026 UTC.
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Teammates
- Antonio Silva Defender
- Bruno Fernandes Midfielder
- Diogo Costa Goalkeeper
- Diogo Dalot Defender
- Francisco Conceicao Forward
- Gonçalo Guedes Forward
- Gonçalo Inácio Defender
- Gonçalo Ramos Forward
- Joao Neves Midfielder
- José Sá Goalkeeper
- Matheus Nunes Midfielder
- Nuno Mendes Defender
- Pedro Goncalves Midfielder
- Renato Palma Veiga Defender
- Ricardo Horta Forward
- Rui Silva Goalkeeper
- Rúben Neves Midfielder
- Samuel Costa Midfielder
- Vitor Machado Ferreira Midfielder