João Cancelo — season analysis
João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo (Portugal) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the Al-Hilal Saudi FC (King's Cup) defensive core in 2025/26. He stands 182 and weighs 74. He was born in Barreiro, Portugal.
Over 32 appearances he has been directly involved in 6 goals: 2 scored, 4 set up. That comes across 2,507 minutes on the pitch, or 0.07 goals per 90 minutes and 0.22 goal involvements per 90. He has started 31 of those matches.
From 18 shots, 56% on target, his shot conversion is 11%. On the creative side he has produced 35 key passes while completing 41% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 65 tackles and 29 interceptions, winning 54% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 7 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 7.2 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.
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