João Cancelo Stats
Club: Barcelona · Position: Defender · Born: 27 May 1994 (age 32) · Nationality: Portugal.
Next: Atletico Madrid v Barcelona · La Liga · Sun 8 Nov, 20:00 GMT · Atletico Madrid allow 13.4 shots per game over their last 8 — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
João Cancelo (Barcelona, defender) has 4 goals and 5 assists in 25 appearances in 2026/27 (1569 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in La Liga: 2.24. Started 19 of 25. Next: Atletico Madrid v Barcelona, Sun 8 Nov, 20:00 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
João Cancelo has eight appearances and 362 minutes in La Liga 2026/27 as a defender for Barcelona.
Cancelo’s TACTIX Impact runs at 2.3 per match over eight appearances in La Liga matches, the 50th percentile of 432 qualifying La Liga players.
In 9 of the last 10 appearances that recorded it, João Cancelo had a tackle (all competitions).
João Cancelo (Barcelona) averages a TACTIX Impact of 3.5 per match across 25 appearances, and has four goals and five assists in 25 appearances in 2026/27 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 3 November 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 25 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
João Cancelo is a defender at Barcelona, with eight appearances and 362 minutes in La Liga 2026/27. TACTIX Impact: 2.3 per match across eight appearances in La Liga matches, the 50th percentile of 432 qualifying La Liga players. João Cancelo has started 19 of 25 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions), averaging 63 minutes. That is 37% of the La Liga minutes available to him (362 of 990 across 11 club matches).
By the numbers
João Cancelo recorded a tackle in 9 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 6.4, 2.7, 6.7, 1.3, 7.9 — broadly level, averaging 5.0 against a season figure of 3.5. Discipline: six yellow cards in 25 appearances in 2026/27, and 0.99 fouls per 90 in La Liga. For Portugal this season: 13 appearances, two goals, two assists in World Cup, UEFA Nations League and Friendlies — counted in the all-competitions totals, not in the club percentile. Next up: Atletico Madrid v Barcelona, Sun 8 Nov, 20:00 GMT (La Liga). Atletico Madrid allow 13.4 shots per game over their last 8.
Season 2026/27 · All Competitions
Started 19 of 25 appearances, 6 from the bench · 63 minutes per appearance · 37% of the La Liga minutes available (362 of 990).
La Liga only: 8 apps · 2.3 Impact per match in 2026/27. The figures above cover all 2 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the La Liga Impact leaderboard.
João Cancelo Stats per 90 · La Liga 2026/27, defender
| Stat | João Cancelo | vs defenders | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 2.24 | — | 2.43 |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 0.75 | — | 0.94 |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.00 | — | 0.19 |
| Duels wonper 90 | 4.48 | — | 6.83 |
| Duel win rate | 45.0% | — | 55.3% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 0.99 | — | 1.03 |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.50 | — | 0.09 |
| Passesper 90 | 63.40 | — | 50.99 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.8% | — | 87.5% |
Per 90 minutes over 362 minutes in La Liga 2026/27. Ranks appear once João Cancelo reaches 396 minutes in La Liga. Last season: the same competition, 962 minutes.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle9 of 10
- 2+ tackles6 of 10
- 1+ foul committed7 of 10
- 1+ shot6 of 10
- Booked4 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-09-19 to 2026-11-03, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Shooting 2026/27
João Cancelo has taken five shots worth 0.14 non-penalty xG in La Liga in 2026/27 and scored one non-penalty goal — +0.86 on what the chances were worth. João Cancelo has set up six shots for teammates, worth 0.55 xA.
Shot data: Understat; TACTIX holds five shots for this player in 2026/27, over three matches, to 3 October. STALE: no new shot data for more than a week.
Profile Radar · La Liga 2026/27, defender
A radar appears once João Cancelo has 396+ minutes in La Liga this season (362 so far) — the floor the defenders cohort was cut at.
| Axis | João Cancelo | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.99on target 50.0% | 0.43 | — |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.25 | 0.00 | — |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 1.74 | 0.42 | — |
| Passingpasses p90 | 63.40accuracy 89.8% | 50.08 | — |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.75success 33.3% | 0.30 | — |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 4.48win rate 45.0% | 4.17 | — |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 2.98 | 3.06 | — |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 1.49 | 1.20 | — |
For Portugal · national team · 2026/27
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3.1 |
| UEFA Nations League | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4.7 |
| Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2.9 |
International appearances are counted in the all-competitions totals above. The league percentile and the radar are club-only.
Where That Sits in La Liga
2.3 per match — 50th percentile of 432 qualifying La Liga players (3+ apps), 2026/27. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
| Season | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Tkl+Int/90 | KP/90 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Barcelona | 12 | 2 | 3 | 2.74 | 1.50 | 3.5 |
| 2026/27 | Portugal national team | 13 | 2 | 2 | 3.93 | 1.17 | 3.5 |
| 2025/26 | Barcelona | 23 | 2 | 3 | 3.29 | 1.24 | 3.7 |
| 2025/26 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 11 | 1 | 3 | 3.09 | 1.23 | 4.4 |
| 2024/25 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 4.23 | 1.89 | 6.9 |
| 2024/25 | Portugal national team | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2.42 | 1.51 | 4.8 |
| 2023/24 | Barcelona | 42 | 4 | 5 | 3.93 | 1.30 | 4.8 |
| 2023/24 | Portugal national team | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 1.5 |
| 2022/23 | Manchester City | 25 | 2 | 4 | 3.39 | 0.86 | 3.7 |
| 2022/23 | Bayern München | 16 | 1 | 4 | 3.04 | 0.98 | 3.7 |
| 2022/23 | Portugal national team | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4.00 | 0.75 | 5.1 |
| 2021/22 | Manchester City | 52 | 3 | 10 | 3.91 | 1.13 | 5.3 |
| 2020/21 | Manchester City | 43 | 3 | 5 | 4.30 | 1.68 | 4.8 |
| 2020/21 | Portugal national team | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5.34 | 1.70 | 6.1 |
| 2019/20 | Manchester City | 33 | 1 | 1 | 4.33 | 0.95 | 3.9 |
| 2018/19 | Juventus | 10 | 0 | 3 | 2.63 | 1.45 | 4.0 |
| 2017/18 | Valencia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 | 5.00 | 5.0 |
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | v Aston Villa | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 | 6.4 | Match → |
| 2026-10-31 | v Alaves | 62 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.5 | 2.7 | Match → | |
| 2026-10-25 | v Real Madrid | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 7.3 | 6.7 | Match → |
| 2026-10-20 | @ Paris Saint-Germain | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5.5 | 1.3 | Match → | |
| 2026-10-13 | @ Galatasaray | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 | 7.9 | Match → |
| 2026-10-04 | Portugal v Norway | 63 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7.5 | 5.8 | ||
| 2026-10-01 | Denmark v Portugal | 63 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 | 6.4 | |
| 2026-09-27 | Norway v Portugal | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.6 | 5 | ||
| 2026-09-24 | Portugal v Wales | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 1.6 | |
| 2026-09-19 | @ Sevilla | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 | 2.4 | Match → |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026/27 · all competitions: Tackles 2.27 at home (993 min), 2.19 away (576 min); Interceptions 1.09 at home (993 min), 1.25 away (576 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: João Cancelo’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does João Cancelo average per 90?
- João Cancelo averages 2.24 tackles per 90 minutes in La Liga 2026/27 (362 minutes).
- How many goals and assists does João Cancelo have this season?
- This season João Cancelo has 4 goals and 5 assists in 25 appearances (1569 minutes played).
- Does João Cancelo start every game?
- João Cancelo started 19 of 25 appearances in 2026/27, averaging 63 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does João Cancelo get booked?
- João Cancelo was booked in 4 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 6 yellow and 0 red this season.
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