João Cavaco – Portugal | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
João Cavaco
João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo
Date of BirthMay 27, 1994 (age 32)
Place of BirthBarreiro, Portugal
Height / Weight182 / 74
PositionDefender
Current ClubAl-Hilal Saudi FC
82
Career
Appearances
7
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| World Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| King's Cup | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Copa del Rey | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Pro League | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| La Liga | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| UEFA Champions League | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Euro Championship | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| All Competitions | 82 | 7 | 14 |
21
Int'l
Caps
2
Int'l
Goals
Portugal International
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International career — Portugal
| Nationality | Portugal |
| Total Int'l Caps | 21 |
| Total Int'l Goals | 2 |
| Goals/Cap Ratio | 0.10 |
| World Cup 2026 | Group K |
| Position | Defender |
| Current Club | Al-Hilal Saudi FC |
Career milestones
Professional Career Start
2025 — Portugal
Joined Al-Hilal Saudi FC
2025 — King's Cup
Joined Barcelona
2025 — Copa del Rey
Joined Manchester City
2025 — Premier League
World Cup 2026
2026 — Portugal — Group K
Player bio
| Full Name | João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo |
| Date of Birth | 1994-05-27 |
| Place of Birth | Barreiro, Portugal |
| Nationality | Portugal |
| Height | 182 |
| Weight | 74 |
| Position | Defender |
| Current Club | Al-Hilal Saudi FC |
| Career Appearances | 82 |
| Career Goals | 7 |
| Career Assists | 14 |
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