Player profile
João Neves
Midfielder · Paris Saint-Germain
Joao Neves formed PSG's title-winning midfield partnership with fellow Portuguese international Vitinha, then carried that chemistry into Portugal's 2026 World Cup, scoring the opener against DR Congo.
Career
Neves made 21 Ligue 1 appearances (13 starts) for PSG in 2025-26, totalling 1,287 minutes with five goals and one assist, and averaging a 7.11 Sofascore rating.
He was named in Roberto Martinez's 26-man Portugal squad for the World Cup, making five appearances (391 minutes) with one goal and a 7.14 average rating.
Neves scored Portugal's opener in their tournament opener against DR Congo, heading in a Pedro Neto cross in the sixth minute.
How they play
Neves and PSG/Portugal teammate Vitinha form Portugal's preferred central-midfield pairing, prized for the chemistry they built together at club level.
Where they are now
Neves returns to PSG for 2026-27 off a World Cup where his club partnership with Vitinha carried straight into the national team.
Bio
Club career
- Paris Saint-Germain FCSince 2024Current
- S.L. Benfica2022–2024
- S.L. Benfica B2022
International career
- Portugal men's national football teamSince 2023Current
Youth caps: U21 (2023) · U19 (2021–2023) · U15 (2019)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
Opening goal vs DR Congo2026
Neves headed in a Pedro Neto cross in the sixth minute to score Portugal's goal in their World Cup opener against DR Congo.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
We haven’t archived a match featuring this player yet — appearances appear here the moment we cover one.
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- OneFootball — Joao Neves heads Portugal in front against DR Congo at 2026 World CupAugust 6, 2026
- Sofascore — Joao Neves at PSG: 2025/26 Sofascore Rating reviewAugust 6, 2026
- FIFA — Joao Neves and Vitinha at the heart of Portugal's title pushAugust 6, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 6, 2026.
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