João Palhinha
Overview
João Palhinha is a Portugal defensive midfield currently playing for Bayern Munich. They are 31 years old.
Biography
João Maria Lobo Alves Palhares Costa Palhinha Gonçalves 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. A former Portugal youth international, finishing second at the 2014 European Under-19 Championship, Palhinha made his full debut in 2021 and was part of the squads at the 2022 International Football Cup and two European Championships.
Career & honours
Career history
Sporting CPYouth2012 – 2014
Sporting BPermanent2014 – 2017
MoreirenseLoan2015 – 2016- Sporting CPPermanent2016 – 2022
BelenensesLoan2016 – 2017
BragaLoan2018 – 2020
FulhamPermanent2022 – 2024
Bayern MunichPermanent2024 – 
Tottenham HotspurLoan2025 – 2026
Honours
- German Bundesliga2024-2025
- German DFL-Supercup2025
Biography
João Maria Lobo Alves Palhares Costa Palhinha Gonçalves 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. A former Portugal youth international, finishing second at the 2014 European Under-19 Championship, Palhinha made his full debut in 2021 and was part of the squads at the 2022 International Football Cup and two European Championships.
Honours
- German Bundesliga2024-2025
- German DFL-Supercup2025
Frequently asked questions
- Which team does João Palhinha play for?
- João Palhinha currently plays for Bayern Munich.
- What position does João Palhinha play?
- João Palhinha plays as a defensive midfield.
- How old is João Palhinha?
- João Palhinha is 31 years old.
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