João Palhinha children: Does João Palhinha have kids?

João Palhinha is a father. João Palhinha and his partner Patricia Palhares are the proud parents of a newborn boy. On October 24, 2022, their son was born.

João Palhinha is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Fulham and the Portugal national team as a defensive midfielder. João Palhinha joined local Sporting CP’s youth system in 2012, aged 17.

João Palhinha scored his first senior goal on 4 April 2015, his header contributing to a 3−1 home victory over Leixões. From July 2015 to January 2017, João Palhinha was loaned to Primeira Liga clubs Moreirense and Belenenses, respectively.

João Palhinha scored his first goal for them on 12 October of the same year, netting twice in a 4–2 away win over Oleiros in the Taça de Portugal.

In 2021–22, still under manager Rúben Amorim, João Palhinha played 95 official games during his spell, scoring seven times.

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).