Joao Palhinha

Born: July 9, 1995

Height: 6' 2" (189cm)

Hometown: Lisbon, Portugal
Nationality: Portugal Portuguese

Position: Defensive midfielder
Joao Palhinha
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Career History
Youth2012-2014Sporting Lisbon
Senior2014-2022Sporting Lisbon
→ 2015-2016Moreirense (loan)
→ 2016-2017Belenenses (loan)
2022-2024Fulham
2024-Bayern Munich
Sports Mole has 568 articles about Joao Palhinha. Articles 1 to 40:
Atletico Madrid's Conor Gallagher on November 29, 2025
Tottenham to battle Aston Villa in Conor Gallagher race amid 'concern' over midfield options
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly rivalling Aston Villa in the race to sign Conor Gallagher amid concerns over their midfield options.
15:27
 Tottenham Hotspur's Rodrigo Bentancur pictured on January 4, 2026
Tottenham injury latest: Rodrigo Bentancur hamstring 'extent' revealed as Thomas Frank learns surgery decision
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly learn how long Rodrigo Bentancur will be sidelined for after the Uruguayan sustained a serious hamstring problem against Bournemouth.
Jan 12, 10:30
 PL TOTW GW21 MYSTERY
Premier League GW21 Team of the Week: Benjamin Sesko, Joao Palhinha, Bruno Guimaraes
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 21, including Benjamin Sesko, Joao Palhinha and Bruno Guimaraes.
Jan 9, 10:26
 Thomas Frank/Arsenal composite
Thomas Frank makes "extremely stupid" Arsenal cup claim as Cristian Romero hits out at 'lying' Spurs chiefs
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank emphatically denies that he made an "extremely stupid" decision by drinking from an Arsenal cup in Wednesday's 3-2 Premier League loss to Bournemouth.
Jan 8, 11:06
 Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on January 7, 2026
Bournemouth 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Antoine Semenyo says goodbye to Cherries by scoring late stunner
Antoine Semenyo signed off at Bournemouth with a late winner, as Andoni Iraola's side beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in a Premier League cracker.
Jan 7, 21:54
 Tottenham Hotspur's Joao Palhinha celebrates with Cristian Romero on August 23, 2025
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs plans 'revealed' for signing midfielder permanently
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly having second thoughts about signing Joao Palhinha permanently in the summer window.
Jan 7, 20:01
 Tottenham Hotspur reportedly learn whether they will be able to sign a winger
Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: 'Stance' of Bundesliga club 'revealed' as Thomas Frank looks for Brennan Johnson replacement
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly learn the stance of a selling club as they look to find a replacement for winger Brennan Johnson in January.
Dec 30, 18:06
 Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank after his side's match against Nottingham Forest, on December 14, 2025
Tottenham transfer news: Thomas Frank 'leading' Spurs interest in Real Madrid-linked midfielder
Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank is reportedly keen on signing a Real Madrid-linked midfielder in 2026.
Dec 28, 14:49
 Tottenham Hotspur's Joao Palhinha pictured on August 23, 2025
Tottenham lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Thomas Frank makes two changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Dec 18, 10:13
 Thomas Frank reacts furiously to Tottenham Hotspur's Nottingham Forest loss, as comparisons are drawn to Ange Postecoglou
Tottenham Hotspur latest: Thomas Frank on "hurricane" of anger as Nottingham Forest loss draws Ange Postecoglou comparison
Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank reacts furiously to his team's 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, insisting that he needs time to make improvements.
Dec 15, 01:05
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank on October 29, 2025
Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur team news: Sean Dyche, Thomas Frank make surprise decisions for City Ground contest
Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur announce their starting lineups for Sunday's Premier League at the City Ground.
Dec 14, 12:51
 Adam Wharton/Carlos Baleba/Elliot Anderson composite
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'sense opportunity' to beat Man Utd to £87.9m Premier League midfielder
Tottenham Hotspur have supposedly sensed an opportunity to rival Manchester United for one of their chief midfield targets in the summer of 2026.
Dec 1, 11:57
 Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero pictured on October 4, 2025
Tottenham lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Premier League London derby as Cristian Romero replacement decided
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Saturday's Premier League London derby against Fulham.
Nov 27, 13:35
 Tottenham Hotspur's Joao Palhinha pictured on August 23, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Joao Palinha drops "special" hint about future as Thomas Frank faces midfield dilemma
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Joao Palinha drops a major hint on his future, though there are concerns about whether he is the type of player Thomas Frank needs.
Nov 23, 15:36
 Kennet Eichhorn/Tottenham Hotspur composite
Tottenham can beat 'mesmerised' Mikel Arteta to £10.5m midfielder to help solve home-grown issue
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly enter a frantic 12-team battle to sign a highly-rated Bundesliga midfielder in 2026, but they must beat a 'mesmerised' Mikel Arteta to his signature.
Nov 16, 07:47
 Tottenham Hotspur's Yves Bissouma pictured in July 2024
Spurs transfer news: Thomas Frank 'on notice' for £8.4m Yves Bissouma replacement in January
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly been alerted to the performances of a highly-rated 20-year-old midfielder who Inter Milan let go in the summer, but they will need to act fast to secure a deal.
Nov 15, 08:09
 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison and Yves Bissouma pictured on November 28, 2024
Spurs transfer news: Midfielder wants 'one wish' amid interest from Turkish heavyweight
Amid transfer speculation, a Tottenham Hotspur midfielder reportedly has one wish to fulfil this season before an expected 2026 departure.
Nov 11, 00:00
 Tottenham Hotspur's Mohammed Kudus on August 16, 2025
Tottenham lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Nov 6, 12:35
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank pictured on September 24, 2025
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 6, 12:30
 Xavi Simons of Tottenham Hotspur during his side's Champions League match against Copenhagen, on November 4, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 Copenhagen: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Xavi Simons stars in Champions League demolition
Tottenham Hotspur get back to winning ways with a 4-0 win in the Champions League against Copenhagen at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday night.
Nov 4, 19:43
 Enzo Fernandez celebrates after scoring for Chelsea on October 22, 2025
Spurs vs. Chelsea: Possible Rodrigo Bentancur, Enzo Fernandez reds assessed by former Premier League referee
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher gives his take on whether Rodrigo Bentancur and Enzo Fernandez should have been handed red cards during Saturday's London derby.
Nov 3, 10:26
 Chelsea's Estevao Willian pictured on August 22, 2025
Spurs vs. Chelsea team news: Cristian Romero, Estevao Willian decisions made for London derby
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea announce their starting lineups for Saturday's Premier League fixture in North London.
Nov 1, 16:04
 Fabian Schar of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring on October 29, 2025
Newcastle United 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Highlights, man of the match, stats as resurgent Toon reach EFL Cup quarter-finals
Eddie Howe's Newcastle United reach the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup, beating Thomas Frank's Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at St James' Park on Wednesday night.
Oct 29, 20:10
 Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates on October 26, 2025
Everton 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Van de Ven heads home a brace
Tottenham Hotspur hand Everton their first defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Micky van de Ven twice scoring from corners to help secure a 3-0 victory in the Premier League.
Oct 26, 16:18
 Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on September 14, 2025
Manchester United transfer news: Premier League rivals 'join race' for Red Devils target
Sporting Lisbon hope to keep Morten Hjulmand despite two Premier League clubs reportedly entering the race alongside Manchester United to sign the midfielder in January.
Oct 25, 23:50
 Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario on October 22, 2025
Monaco 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Thomas Frank's Spurs escape with Champions League point
Thomas Frank's Tottenham Hotspur escape Stade Louis-II with a point after a 0-0 draw with Sebastien Pocognoli's Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Oct 22, 20:02
 Boubacar Kamara in action for Aston Villa on October 19, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Aston Villa: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Unai Emery beats Spurs in Premier League turnaround
Unai Emery's Aston Villa continued their excellent form on Sunday with a 2-1 Premier League win over Thomas Frank's Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Oct 19, 15:08
 Adama Traore of Fulham (L) and William Saliba of Arsenal (R) during their sides' Premier League match, on December 8, 2024
Fulham vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings after Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League London rivals Arsenal and Fulham.
Oct 18, 22:50
 Tottenham Hotspur's Yves Bissouma on August 7, 2025
Tottenham injury news: Yves Bissouma return timeframe 'revealed' after being stretchered off on international duty
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly discover the timeframe for Yves Bissouma's return after the midfielder picks up an ankle injury on international duty.
Oct 16, 23:12
 Luka Sucic (far right) with Real Sociedad teammates Takefusa Kubo and Arsen Zakharyan on October 5, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Spurs to 'battle' with European heavyweight for skilled dribbler
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly eye Real Sociedad midfielder Luca Sucic to enhance their squad depth, but face competition from a three-time European champion.
Oct 13, 20:02
 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison and Yves Bissouma pictured on November 28, 2024
Tottenham handed second injury boost after Randal Kolo Muani return as training photos released
Tottenham Hotspur are handed a second injury boost after Randal Kolo Muani played 45 minutes of a friendly against Watford on Friday.
Oct 11, 12:03
 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo on September 6, 2025
Portugal lineup vs. Republic of Ireland: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Saturday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.
Oct 9, 15:05
 Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney on August 16, 2025
Spurs transfer news: Premier League giants "watching" Championship sensation ahead of January
Tottenham Hotspur are allegedly giving consideration to making an approach for one of the Championship's best players during the winter transfer window.
Oct 7, 18:04
 Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero pictured on December 8, 2024
Tottenham lineup vs. Leeds: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Leeds United.
Oct 2, 13:05
 Joao Palhinha celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur on September 27, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur must secure £27m deal in 2026 for Joao Palhinha after brilliant stat emerges
Joao Palhinha made the most tackles in Europe's top five leagues in September, and Tottenham Hotspur must look to sign him permanently next summer.
Oct 1, 18:14
 Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic on February 18, 2025
Man City transfer news: Bayern Munich midfielder 'targeted' in £43.5m deal
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to make a £43.5m approach for a Bayern Munich midfielder at some point during 2026.
Oct 1, 15:45
 Joao Palhinha of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring in the EFL Cup on September 24, 2025
Bodo/Glimt vs. Tottenham Hotspur: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Tuesday's Champions League clash between Bodo/Glimt and Tottenham Hotspur.
Sep 27, 22:11
 Joao Palhinha celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur on September 27, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Joao Palhinha snatches Spurs a point
Wolverhampton Wanderers' winless woes continue on Saturday night as Tottenham Hotspur strike late to snatch a 1-1 draw in the Premier League.
Sep 27, 19:58
 Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Craig Dawson pictured on February 17, 2024
Tottenham vs. Wolves: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Sep 25, 22:15
 Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke pictured on August 23, 2025
Tottenham lineup vs. Wolves: Predicted XI for Premier League clash after Dominic Solanke injury confirmation
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Sep 25, 15:03
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