João Cancelo is a Defender who plays for Barcelona in La Liga.
Nationality: Portugal. Age: 32. Date of birth: 27 May 1994. Height: 182 cm. Weight: 74 kg.
In the 2026 season João Cancelo has made 6 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 1 goal and providing 0 assists, playing 210 minutes of La Liga football.
Season statistics — 2026
Contribution rate: 17% of appearances produced a goal or an assist. Average time on the pitch: 35 minutes per appearance.
Player information
- Full name
- João Cancelo
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 2
- Nationality
- Portugal
- Age
- 32
- Date of birth
- 27 May 1994
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
- Club
- Barcelona
- Season
- 2026
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João Cancelo — profile, role and season form
João Cancelo plays for Barcelona as a defender, and represents Portugal internationally. In the 2026 season they have made 6 appearances, starting 2 of them, and have been on the pitch for 210 minutes.
Reading the statistics on this page
- Appearances versus starts — the gap between the two shows how often a player is used from the bench.
- Minutes per appearance — a truer picture of workload than the number of games alone.
- Goals and assists per appearance — the cleanest way to compare a forward with a midfielder or a defender.
- Disciplinary record — yellow and red cards per season indicate the style of the player as much as their role.
Every profile links through to the club page for the full squad and to the competition page for the table and scoring charts, so a single player can always be placed in context.
João Cancelo — FAQ
What position does João Cancelo play?
João Cancelo is listed as a defender at Barcelona.
How many goals has João Cancelo scored this season?
1 goal in 6 appearances in the 2026 season, with 0 assists.
How is the average rating calculated?
The rating is an aggregate performance score for the season supplied with the match data. It is shown only where a full season of ratings is available.
Where can I see the rest of the squad?
The full squad is listed on the Barcelona club page, grouped by position.