João Palhinha - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Defensive Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€57.00M

Height

190cm

Weight

77kg

Nationality

Portugal

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João Palhinha Scout Report

João Palhinha, a defensive midfielder for Fulham in the Premier League, showcases an impressive ability to regain possession evidenced by his stellar ball recovery skills and his adeptness in one-vs-one and penalty area defending. In addition, his aerial duels win percentage and overall duel win percentage indicate a noteworthy physical dominance on the pitch. As per his age of 28, it can be inferred that he is in his prime playing years which seemingly resonates with his defensive proficiency. However, Palhinha's offensive contribution leaves room for improvement. Despite showing decent goal efficiency and a moderate goal threat, his lack in progressive carrying and chance creation could limit Fulham's attacking throughput in the midfield. His pass accuracy also approaches an average percentile, suggesting he may struggle with consistent distribution. A standout aspect of Palhinha's skillset is his superior goal efficiency in spite of having an average number of touches. Suggesting he could be considered a player who manages to be a direct threat even without having extended possession. Nevertheless, improved ball retention and a higher level of involvement in the attacking phase via progressive passing could elevate Palhinha's overall contribution to the team.

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João Palhinha Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Joao Palhinha took 8 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.54, averaging 0.07 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.11 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 3 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.03 xG per shot.