Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer |
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| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Date of Birth | 09/07/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Lisbon, Portugal |
Latest News about João Palhinha
26/08/2026
João Palhinha joined Benfica, returning to Portuguese football after spells abroad. Transfer records list him as a Benfica player from 26 August 2026 on a contract running until 30 June 2030.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.90 m |
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| Playing Position | Defensive midfielder |
| Preferred Foot | Right |
Relationships & More
| Children | João Maria |
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Career
| Current Club | Benfica |
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| National Team | Portugal |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Made his senior international debut in 2021. | |
| 2. Represented Portugal at Euro 2020, the 2022 World Cup, and Euro 2024. | |
| 3. Won the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League with Portugal. |