Summary

João Cancelo (Portugal), Defender, 69 caps, 12 international goals, model: 2.6% to score anytime at WC 2026

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João Cancelo

#20 Defender FC Barcelona (ESP) Portugal

João Cancelo is a 32-year-old defender for FC Barcelona (ESP) and Portugal. He has earned 69 caps and 12 international goals for Portugal. Our model puts Portugal's title chance at 5% with a 93% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. João has collected 11 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

69 Caps

12 Goals

2 Season goals

2 Assists

7.41 Form rating

Age32Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)Weight73 kg (161 lb)Market value€8.0M

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Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Steady

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João Cancelo · the model’s read

João Cancelo brings 69 caps and 12 international goals for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for FC Barcelona (ESP). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Cancelo's anytime-goalscoring probability at 2.6% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.07 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

João Cancelo: World Cup 2026 Form

How João has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.0

Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026

7.1

Last match vs Colombia

Holding steady

6.4

vs DR Congo

90 min

7.5

vs Uzbekistan

45 min · 0G 1A

7.1

vs Colombia

45 min

João Cancelo: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (47 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.0

Career baseline 7.2

0.5 Shotsper 90 min 1.12

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.36

1 Key passesper 90 min 1.41

1 Tacklesper 90 min 2

1.5 Interceptionsper 90 min 1.05

5 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.82

84 Touchesper 90 min 83

At World Cup 2026, João is rating 7.0 — below his 7.2 career baseline.

Portugal defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers João lines up behind for Portugal at World Cup 2026 in Group K.

Rúben Dias Defender 0.78 Tackles / 90

Nélson Semedo Defender 2.14 Tackles / 90

Nuno Mendes Defender 1.79 Tackles / 90

Diogo Costa Goalkeeper 7.1 Career rating

Diogo Dalot Defender 1.67 Tackles / 90

Gonçalo Inácio Defender 1.4 Tackles / 90

João Cancelo: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Barcelona

2023 - 2024

Bayern Munich

2023 - 2023

Manchester City

2019 - 2024

Juventus

2018 - 2019

Inter

2017 - 2018

Valencia

2015 - 2018

Portugal U21

2014 - 2017

Benfica

2014 - 2015

Valencia

2014 - 2015

Benfica B

2012 - 2014

Benfica

2007 - 2012

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

11 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

3× English Premier League 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

1× English Football League Cup 2020-2021

1× FIFA FIFPro World XI 2022

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

5 League Titles

2 Cup Competitions

0 International

1 Individual Awards

League Titles 5

3× English Premier League
2020-20212021-20222022-2023
1× German Bundesliga
2022-2023
1× Italian Serie A
2018-2019
1× Portuguese Primeira Liga
2013-2014

+ 1 more competition

Cup Competitions 2

1× English Football League Cup
2020-2021
1× Portuguese Taça da Liga
2013-2014

Individual Awards 1

1× FIFA FIFPro World XI
2022

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from João's career.

3 LandmarksTop career moments

2 ClubsAcross top leagues

11 AchievementsMajor honours

English Premier League Player Of The Match Manchester City ·

English Premier League

Award

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Barcelona ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

LaLiga Goal Of The Month Barcelona ·

LaLiga

Award

João Cancelo: Quick Facts

#20Shirt number

32Age

1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)Height

73 kg (161 lb)Weight

Barreiro, PortugalBirthplace

FC Barcelona (ESP)Club

João in pictures

João Cancelo — Illustration — Illustration

Part of the Portugal squad at World Cup 2026

Portugal team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does João Cancelo play?

João Cancelo plays as a Defender for FC Barcelona (ESP). At World Cup 2026 they represent Portugal.

How many caps does João Cancelo have?

João Cancelo has 69 international caps for Portugal, with 12 international goals.

What trophies has João Cancelo won?

João Cancelo has won 11 career honours. Notable titles include English Premier League (x3), English Football League Cup (x1), FIFA FIFPro World XI (x1).

What is Portugal's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Portugal at 5% to win World Cup 2026 and 93% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Portugal in at World Cup 2026?

Portugal are in Group K at World Cup 2026, facing DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia.