Summary

Rúben Neves (Portugal), Midfielder, 67 caps, 1 international goal, model: 6.4% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Rúben Neves

#8 Midfielder Al Hilal SC (KSA) Portugal

Rúben Neves is a 29-year-old midfielder for Al Hilal SC (KSA) and Portugal. He has earned 67 caps and 1 international goal for Portugal. Our model puts Portugal's title chance at 5% with a 93% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

67 Caps

1 Goals

11 Season goals

6 Assists

7.93 Form rating

Age29Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)Weight78 kg (172 lb)Market value€18.7M

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Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Moderate

High shots volume Above average

Tournament form Below par

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Rúben Neves · the model’s read

Rúben Neves brings 67 caps and 1 international goal for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for Al Hilal SC (KSA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Neves's anytime-goalscoring probability at 6.4% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.11 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.

Rúben Neves: World Cup 2026 Form

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

6.7

Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026

6.7

Last match vs Colombia

6.7

vs Colombia

45 min

Rúben Neves: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (55 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.7

Career baseline 7.6

4 Shotsper 90 min 1.69

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.58

— Key passesper 90 min 1.83

— Tacklesper 90 min 1.78

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.87

2 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 5.45

42 Touchesper 90 min 95

At World Cup 2026, Rúben is rating 6.7 — below his 7.6 career baseline.

Portugal Squad

Full squad

Rúben is part of a Portugal squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group K.

Cristiano Ronaldo Forward 5.37 Shots / 90

Bernardo Silva Midfielder 1.47 Key passes / 90

Bruno Fernandes Midfielder 3.6 Key passes / 90

Rúben Dias Defender 0.78 Tackles / 90

João Cancelo Defender 2 Tackles / 90

João Félix Forward 3.77 Shots / 90

Rúben Neves: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Wolves

2017 - 2023

FC Porto

2005 - 2017

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

3 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

2× UEFA Nations League 2018-2019, 2024-2025

1× English Championship 2017-2018

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

0 League Titles

1 Cup Competitions

1 International

0 Individual Awards

Cup Competitions 1

1× English Championship
2017-2018

International 1

2× UEFA Nations League
2018-20192024-2025

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Rúben's career.

1 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

3 AchievementsMajor honours

English Premier League Player Of The Match Wolves ·

English Premier League

Award

Rúben Neves: Quick Facts

#8Shirt number

29Age

1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)Height

78 kg (172 lb)Weight

Santa Maria da Feira, PortugalBirthplace

Al Hilal SC (KSA)Club

Rúben in pictures

Part of the Portugal squad at World Cup 2026

Portugal team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Rúben Neves play?

Rúben Neves plays as a Midfielder for Al Hilal SC (KSA). At World Cup 2026 they represent Portugal.

How many caps does Rúben Neves have?

Rúben Neves has 67 international caps for Portugal, with 1 international goal.

What trophies has Rúben Neves won?

Rúben Neves has won 3 career honours. Notable titles include UEFA Nations League (x2), English Championship (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.