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- Prolific scorer
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- High G+A contribution
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Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
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João Novais profile
- Current team
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Al-Jabalain
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Portugal
- Date of birth
- 10 Jul 1993 (33 years)
- Height
- 179 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- J. Novais
João Novais match log
| Teams | League | Year | Apps | Starts | Goals | Assists | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Al-Jabalain
|
Saudi Arabia Division 1 | 2026 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 2 | — |
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About João Novais
João Novais is a 33-year-old Portugal professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al-Jabalain in Saudi Arabia.
Born on 10 July 1993 in Portugal, João Novais has been eligible for senior professional football since 2010. João Novais stands 179 cm tall and weighs 70 kg, and is right-footed.
Across 16 matches in SportScore's database João Novais has scored 13 goals and provided 6 assists, for a combined 19 goal contributions at a rate of 0.81 goals per match.
Next up: Al Okhdood vs Al-Jabalain in the Saudi Arabia Division 1 on Sunday 08 November 2026 at 15:05 UTC. Most recent fixture: Al-Jabalain 3-0 Al Bukayriyah in the Saudi Arabia Division 1.
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Frequently asked questions about João Novais
What team does João Novais play for?
João Novais currently plays for Al-Jabalain in Saudi Arabia.
What position does João Novais play?
João Novais plays as a midfielder.
How old is João Novais?
João Novais was born on 10 July 1993, making them 33 years old.
What nationality is João Novais?
João Novais represents Portugal.
How tall is João Novais?
João Novais stands 179 cm tall and weighs 70 kg.
How many goals has João Novais scored?
Across the 16 matches SportScore has tracked, João Novais has scored 13 goals and provided 6 assists, a 0.81 goals-per-match rate.
When does João Novais's team play next?
Al-Jabalain's next fixture is Al Okhdood vs Al-Jabalain in the Saudi Arabia Division 1 on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 15:05 UTC.
Is João Novais left-footed or right-footed?
João Novais's preferred foot is right.
Does João Novais play for the national team?
João Novais is eligible for Portugal. Their next match is Portugal vs Denmark on Saturday 14 November 2026 UTC.
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