João Palhinha is a well-rounded defensive player, a fantastic tackler, and averaged 3.3 tackles per 90 in Primeira Liga. He plays for Premier League club Fulham and the Portugal national team as a defensive midfielder.
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In July 2022, João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves signed with Fulham for £20 million. João Palhinha scored his first senior goal on 4 April 2015, his header contributing to a 3−1 home victory over Leixões.
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On loan to Braga, João Palhinha appeared in 76 competitive matches during his spell, helping to a third-place finish in 2019–20. He scored the game’s only goal against Benfica for the club’s first win at that opposition in 65 years.
João Palhinha was selected for UEFA Euro 2020 and appeared against France in the group stage (2–2) and Belgium in the round of 16 (1–0 loss).
In November 2022, João Palhinha was named in the final squad for the World Cup finals in Qatar. João Palhinha made his Premier League debut on 6 August 2022, playing the entire 2–2 home draw against Liverpool.
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