João Neves

BornSeptember 27, 2004

BirthplaceTavira, Portugal

Height5'9" (174 cm)

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubParis Saint-Germain (Ligue 1)

Squad Number#87

Nationality🇵🇹 Portuguese

João Neves is a Portuguese professional footballer widely regarded as one of the best young players in the world. Coming through Benfica's famed youth system, he won the UEFA Youth League in 2021-22 before being promoted to the first team. His exceptional performances caught the attention of Paris Saint-Germain, where he has continued to develop into a complete midfielder. Capable of playing as a central midfielder, defensive midfielder, or right-back, Neves's versatility and technical ability have made him a key player for both club and country.

Career Statistics

Club Career

Season	Club	Apps	Goals
2022–2023	Benfica B	11	0
2022–2024	S.L. Benfica	50	4
2024–	Paris Saint-Germain	46	8

International

Years	Team	Caps	Goals
2019–2021	Portugal U15	4	0
2021–2023	Portugal U19	17	3
2022–2023	Portugal U21	6	1
2023–	Portugal	21	3

Source: Wikipedia (public data) — Last updated: April 2026

Career Timeline

Sep 2004

Born in Tavira, Portugal

2016

Joined Benfica youth academy

2022

Won UEFA Youth League with Benfica

2022

Promoted to Benfica first team

2024

Transferred to Paris Saint-Germain

2025

Won UEFA Nations League with Portugal

⚽ 2026 FIFA World Cup

As one of Portugal's brightest talents, João Neves is expected to play a key role for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His experience at the highest level with PSG and his Nations League triumph make him a player to watch.

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