João Palhinha - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Defensive Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€57.00M

Height

190cm

Weight

77kg

Nationality

Portugal

Next League Match

Bayern München vs Frankfurt (H)

23 February 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

67.7%

3+ Goals:

53.1%

Clean Sheet:

26.7%

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João Palhinha Scout Report

João Palhinha has firmly embraced his role as a defensive stalwart at Bayern München, showcasing an intriguing blend of strengths and areas for potential growth in his style of play. His player stats in ball retention and pass accuracy are exemplary, positioning him in the upper echelons for holding and distributing possession with precision in the Bundesliga. His imposing presence is further underlined by his near-perfect aerial duel success, a critical asset for any defensive midfielder. However, this scout report indicates room for improvement in his ball recovery and progressive abilities, both of which are notably lower compared to his league peers. Despite seeing significant action in the midfield third, Palhinha's relatively low interception rate suggests a need to enhance his anticipatory skills and positional awareness. While his overall attacking contributions hover around the league average, with decent showing in goal threat and shots per match, his creativity metrics, including assists and xA, fall short, hinting that he's more suited to breaking play rather than constructing it. The Portuguese international's high foul count also points to a potentially aggressive tackling approach that may put his side at disciplinary risk. At 29, Palhinha's experience is undeniable, yet refining these aspects could further elevate his utility for Bayern's ambitions on both domestic and European stages.

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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.