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João Palhinha

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Tottenham Hotspur· Premier LeaguePortugalDefensive MidfieldAge 31#60.05 xG/90
8Apps
0Goals
0.2xG
0Assists
6.6Rating
Club
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
Role
Defensive Midfield
Shirt 6
Verified scope
2025/2026 · 8 apps
Derived from match records
Availability
No active injury record
Missing data not treated as confirmation

Palhinha in 30 seconds

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João Palhinha is a 31-year-old defensive midfield for Tottenham Hotspur and Portugal. In the 8 covered 2025/2026 Premier League appearances he has 0 goals from 0.2 xG and 0 assists, with a 6.6 average rating.

He is listed with no active injury record. Missing data is not treated as confirmation of fitness.

Source: SportSignals verified match records, per-match xG and captured prop prices. Missing metrics are left blank, never inferred as zero. 18+, GambleAware.

Props vs the market

0/8Anytime scorerLast 8 covered matches
3/82+ shots on targetSame covered sample
0.04xG per 90Covered sample

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Latest captured prices. Model verdicts include no edge by design; a missing model line is stated rather than invented.

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Rating trend

Last 5 covered appearances
10 Feb 202622 Feb 20261 Mar 20265 Mar 202612 Apr 2026

SportSignals match ratings for the most recent covered appearances.

João Palhinha, answered

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How is Palhinha performing this season?

Across the verified 8-match sample: 0 goals from 0.2 xG, 0 assists, 6.6 average rating, 414 minutes.

The full breakdown is on the xG page and the match log.

What is his situation at Tottenham Hotspur?

João Palhinha is on the active Tottenham Hotspur squad list as a defensive midfield. Club context lives on the Tottenham Hotspur hub, and coverage on the news page.

João Palhinha FAQs

How many goals has João Palhinha scored this season?
0 goals and 0 assists in the 8 appearances covered by SportSignals verified records for 2025/2026, with a 6.6 average rating. Coverage is a verified sample and is labelled as such.
What is João Palhinha's xG this season?
0.2 expected goals in the covered sample against 0 scored, a shortfall of 0.2. The full per-match breakdown is on the xG page.
Is João Palhinha fit to play?
João Palhinha is listed with no active injury record as of the latest update. SportSignals leaves missing data blank rather than treating it as confirmation.
What position does João Palhinha play?
João Palhinha plays defensive midfield for Tottenham Hotspur and wears shirt number 6. He is 31 years old.