João Neves — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · Benfica · POR-Primeira Liga · age 22 · €148m
João Neves is a dynamic deep-lying playmaker, showcasing elite vision and precision in his passing. With a Sofascore rating in the top 4% of his peers, he dominates midfield with his exceptional ability to win possession in the attacking third and deliver accurate long balls. His reliability is underscored by limited absences, making him a durable asset for Benfica. Neves is poised to be a key orchestrator in any setup, seamlessly blending control with incisive distribution.
Strengths
- Touches /90
- Accurate long balls /90
- Sofascore rating
- Possession won in att. third /90
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- Who is most similar to João Neves?
- The players most statistically similar to João Neves (central midfielder) are Leon Goretzka, Douglas Luiz, Teun Koopmeiners, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does João Neves play?
- João Neves plays as a central midfielder for Benfica in the POR-Primeira Liga.
- What is João Neves's market value?
- João Neves's market value is €148m.
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