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João Neves was born on September 27, 2004, in Tavira, Portugal. A Portuguese national, he plays as a central midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain. Club honors include the 2022/23 Liga Portugal with Benfica, plus two Ligue 1 titles (2025, 2026), two Champions League trophies (2025, 2026), and the 2025 Coupe de France. Individual honors include 19th in the 2025 Ballon d'Or, 3rd for the Kopa Trophy, and 2025 UCL breakthrough player. Neves has earned 26 caps and scored 4 goals for Portugal, appearing at the 2026 World Cup. He won the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League with his national team.
His 2025-2026 season:
Tactical Versatility: Neves operates as a high-volume central midfielder capable of anchoring the pivot or progressing play, demonstrating tactical maturity beyond his years in elite European systems.
Aerial Prowess: Despite standing at 1.74m, he exhibits exceptional timing and verticality in aerial duels, evidenced by his historic headed goal for Portugal in the 2026 World Cup.
Ligue 1 Playmaking: Neves set a league record by registering four assists within his first two matches following his move to Paris Saint-Germain in August 2024.
Ballon d'Or Recognition: In the 2025 Ballon d'Or voting, he secured 19th place with 40 points, finishing ahead of established stars like Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham.
Continental Performance: In the 2025/26 Champions League season, he featured in 15 matches, contributing two goals and three assists toward Paris Saint-Germain's title-winning campaign.
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