🔥 Trending Who is Joao Palhinha? Exploring the Career of the Portuguese Midfielder

João Palhinha is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for German Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the Portugal national team ¹. He is currently 31 years old, having been born on July 9, 1995, in Lisbon, Portugal ³⁵.

Key Information About João Palhinha

• Full Name: João Maria Lobo Alves Palhares Costa Palhinha Gonçalves ¹.
• Current Club: Bayern Munich (Bundesliga, Germany) ¹⁵.
• Position: Defensive Midfielder ¹³.
• Nationality: Portuguese ³.
• Date of Birth: July 9, 1995 ³⁵.
• Age: 31 (as of August 17, 2026) ³⁵.
• Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) ³ or 189 cm ⁵.
• Foot: Right ³.
• Player Agent: Gonçalo Palhinha ³.

Career Highlights and Style of Play

Palhinha is known for his strong defensive capabilities, including tackling, interceptions, and aerial duels, making him a crucial player in breaking up opposition attacks. His role as a defensive midfielder is vital for both his club and national team, providing a shield for the defense and initiating attacks from deeper positions.

Personal Life

Off the pitch, Palhinha was previously married to singer Patrícia Palhares, and they share a son named João Maria ⁷.