João Cancelo — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
right back · FC Barcelona · ESP-La Liga · age 32 · €8.6m
João Cancelo is a dynamic attacking full-back, excelling at creating opportunities and driving play forward. With a Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his positional peers, he showcases elite dribbling and chance creation, making him a constant threat in the final third. While his defensive metrics are less pronounced, his ability to impact games offensively is unmatched, though he has faced some injury setbacks, limiting his availability over the past few seasons.
Strengths
- Successful dribbles /90
- xG + xA /90
- Big chances created /90
- Touches /90
Weaknesses
- Clearances /90
FAQ
- Who is most similar to João Cancelo?
- The players most statistically similar to João Cancelo (right back) are Mats Wieffer, Valentín Barco, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does João Cancelo play?
- João Cancelo plays as a right back for FC Barcelona in the ESP-La Liga.
- What is João Cancelo's market value?
- João Cancelo's market value is €8.6m.
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