João Cancelo

Portugal · Right-back (Left-back) · Gen 4 · Mbappé & Yamal · Peak 2019-2022

Technical full-back who drifts inside to act as an extra playmaker

76.8OVR#485 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Top 10 attributes

Weak Foot90
Short Passing88
Possession88
Tactical Creativity88
Dribbling87
Dribbling Speed86
Change of Pace86
Through Balls86
Crossing86
Link-up Play86

All 64 attributes

Speed 81.0

Top Speed80
Acceleration82
Dribbling Speed86
Top Speed with Ball78
Knock-on & Run74
Change of Pace86

Shooting 71.4

Finishing70
Shot Power82
Long Shots82
Volleys68
Curve84
Penalties70
Heading58
Direct Free Kicks70
Shooting Creativity72
Acrobatics58

Passing 84.3

Short Passing88
Long Passing84
Through Balls86
Crossing86
Link-up Play86
Vision84
Set-Piece Delivery76

Ball Control 87.2

Dribbling87
Possession88
First Touch86
Skills & Tricks86
Weak Foot90
Press Resistance86

Movement 74.8

Off-the-Ball Movement80
Runs in Behind74
Attacking Positioning72
Anticipation78
Recovery Runs70

Football IQ 83.5

Decision Making82
Spatial Awareness84
Game Management80
Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 71.7

Defensive Positioning68
Marking72
Interceptions76
Standing Tackle76
Sliding Tackle72
Offside Trap66

Physical 73.6

Strength66
Stamina84
Agility86
Balance84
Recovery80
Reactions84
Hold-up Play52
Aerial Duels54
Aggression72

Mental 72.3

Big-Game Temperament76
Leadership62
Selflessness72
Concentration76
Determination78
Tactical Discipline70

Career 65.8

Consistency72
Longevity72
Achievements67
Durability80
Loyalty38

Profile

Born: 27 May 1994
Height: 182 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 2012–now
Prime: 2019-2022

Club career

2012–2014 Benfica
2014–2015 Valencia (loan)
2015–2018 Valencia
2017–2018 Inter Milan (loan)
2018–2019 Juventus
2019–2024 Manchester City
2023–2023 Bayern Munich (loan)
2023–2024 Barcelona (loan)
2024–now Al-Hilal
2026–2026 Barcelona (loan)

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2023 Manchester City

UEFA Nations League 1

2019 Portugal

League title · Primeira Liga Benfica 1

2013–14

League title · Serie A Juventus 1

2018–19

League title · Premier League Manchester City 3

2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 1

2022–23

League title · La Liga Barcelona 1

2025–26

FA Cup 1