Joao Palhinha – Skills and Goals – Highlights

Joao Palhinha – Skills and Goals – Highlights

João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves (born 9 July 1995) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Fulham and the Portugal national team as a defensive midfielder.

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 he became a starter, notably winning the 2020–21 Primeira Liga. In July 2022, he signed with Fulham for £20 million.

Palhinha made his full debut for Portugal in 2021. He was part of the squads at Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup.

Fulham
On 4 July 2022, Palhinha signed a five-year contract with Fulham for £20 million. He made his Premier League debut on 6 August, playing the entire 2–2 home draw against Liverpool. He scored his first goal 14 days later, helping the hosts beat Brentford 3–2.

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