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João Palhinha, Portugal footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

João Palhinha
João Palhinha
Portugal
9 July 1995
midfielder
João Palhinha is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, on loan from Bundesliga club Bayern Munich, and the Portugal national team.

He came through at Sporting CP, first appearing with the first team in 2017 and also having loans at Moreirense, Belenenses and Braga. After returning in 2020, he became a starter, notably winning the 2020–21 Primeira Liga and back-to-back Taças da Liga in 2021 and 2022. In July 2022, he was signed by Premier League side Fulham for £20 million, spending two seasons with the club and helping them achieve mid-table finishes in both. He joined Bayern Munich in July 2024.

Palhinha finished second with Portugal at the 2014 European Under-19 Championship. He made his full debut in 2021, and was chosen in the squads for the 2022 World Cup and two European Championships (2020 and 2024), also winning the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Palhinha during a press conference with Portugal in 2024
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: João Maria Lobo Alves Palhares Costa Palhinha Gonçalves
Date of birth: (1995-07-09) 9 July 1995 (age 30)
Place of birth: Lisbon, Portugal
Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position: Defensive midfielder
⚽ Team information:
Current team: Tottenham Hotspur(on loan from Bayern Munich)
Number: 6
⚽ Youth career:
2008–2009: Alta de Lisboa
2009–2012: Sacavenense
2012–2014: Sporting CP
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017: Sporting CP B 21 (1)
2015–2016: → Moreirense (loan) 29 (0)
2016–2022: Sporting CP 72 (4)
2016–2017: → Belenenses (loan) 13 (1)
2018–2020: → Braga (loan) 50 (4)
2022–2024: Fulham 68 (7)
2024–: Bayern Munich 17 (0)
2025–: → Tottenham Hotspur (loan) 23 (3)
⚽ International career‡:
2013: Portugal U18 2 (0)
2013−2014: Portugal U19 14 (1)
2015: Portugal U20 2 (0)
2021−: Portugal 37 (2)

📼 Match Highlights Videos

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Channel Image João Palhinha With Most Premier League Tackles 2022/23! 🤯
2 years ago • 39.67K views
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Channel Image JOAO PALHINHA | Elite Goals, Tackles, Skills & Passes (HD)
1 years ago • 11.18K views
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Channel Image Welcome to Tottenham Hotspur, João Palhinha 🇵🇹
6 months ago • 140.94K views
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Channel Image This is Why Tottenham Signed João Palhinha!
6 months ago • 25.95K views
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Channel Image Here's WHY Bayern Munich WANT João Palhinha
1 years ago • 7.1K views
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Channel Image Ridiculous football knowledge 🤯 Guess the career path: Portugal edition 🇵🇹 ft. Joao Palhinha!
4 months ago • 86.9K views
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Channel Image joão palhinha debut against bayern munich 7/8/25
6 months ago • 2.68K views
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Channel Image Curve Goals That SHOCKED The World
3 years ago • 49.91M views
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13 hours ago • 865 views
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Channel Image João Palhinha • Amazing Defensive Skills | Fulham
2 years ago • 4.3K views
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📰 Google News (RSS)

Joao Palhinha on Tottenham's woes, coaching influences & international glory - BBC

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  • Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

If Tottenham Hotspur wants Bayern Munich’s João Palhinha, it will require a full transfer, not a loan - MSN

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  • Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:08:50 GMT

João Palhinha apologises to Tottenham fans and promises 'big reaction' - ESPN

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  • Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Deal worth millions on the brink! Bayern threatened with bitter setback - fcbinside.com

Joao Palhinha laughs after being asked question about Tottenham's Champions League hopes - Football London

Report: Tottenham Hotspur wavering on keeping Bayern Munich loanee João Palhinha - Bavarian Football Works

João Palhinha ready for the real Spurs to stand up after Champions League stroll - The Guardian

Joao Palhinha at Tottenham Hotspur: A problem or problem solver? - The Athletic - The New York Times

Pre-agreed Tottenham summer signing plunged into serious doubt after Thomas Frank sack - TEAMtalk

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  • Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:57:38 GMT

João Palhinha joins Tottenham on loan - FC Bayern

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