João Palhinha — season analysis
Much of what Tottenham (Premier League) do goes through João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves (Portugal) in midfield — his 2025/26 season, measured below.
So far he has scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists in 33 appearances — 7 goal contributions in total. That comes across 2,210 minutes on the pitch, or 0.2 goals per 90 minutes and 0.29 goal involvements per 90. He has started 23 of those matches.
He has attempted 19 shots (47% finding the frame) and converts 26% of them. He creates chances too, with 8 key passes and 81% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 110 tackles and 30 interceptions, winning 62% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 8 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 9.1, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
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