Joao Cancelo
Born: May 27, 1994 (age 30)
Height: 5' 11.5" (182cm)
Weight: 11st 9lb (74kg)
Hometown: Barreiro, Portugal
Nationality:
Portuguese
![Portugal Portugal](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Position: Defender
Team: Manchester City
![Joao Cancelo Joao Cancelo](https://b.smimg.net/df11/55041623.png)
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Career History | ||
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Senior | 2018-2019 | Juventus |
2019- | Manchester City | |
→ 2023 | Bayern Munich (loan) | |
→ 2023-2024 | Barcelona (loan) | |
International | 2016- | Portugal |
Sports Mole has 1,219 articles about Joao Cancelo. Articles 1 to 40:
![Manchester City's Julian Alvarez and Kalvin Phillips on September 27, 2023 Manchester City's Julian Alvarez and Kalvin Phillips on September 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/24/30/julian-alvarez-kalvin-phillips.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Man City transfer news and rumours: Eight players who could be sold or loaned out this summer
Sports Mole takes a look at eight players who could either be sold or loaned out by Manchester City in this summer's transfer window.
Jul 23, 23:05
![Manchester City's Erling Haaland holds the Premier League trophy on May 26, 2024 Manchester City's Erling Haaland holds the Premier League trophy on May 26, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man City lineup vs. Celtic: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's pre-season friendly against Celtic.
Jul 21, 10:00
![Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Manchester City vs. Celtic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Manchester City and Celtic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 21, 09:50
![Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski and Sergi Roberto pictured in May 2024 Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski and Sergi Roberto pictured in May 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona stalwart 'working' on Premier League transfer after contract U-turn
Spanish midfielder Sergi Roberto is reportedly eyeing up a move to the Premier League following the expiry of his Barcelona contract.
Jul 20, 18:13
![Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison in action with Manchester United's Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka on April 23, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison in action with Manchester United's Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka on April 23, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Premier League club 'cool interest' in Red Devils defender
West Ham United are not currently considering signing Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka despite the recent speculation, according to a report.
Jul 20, 08:03
![Portugal's Joao Cancelo shoots at goal on June 4, 2024 Portugal's Joao Cancelo shoots at goal on June 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona transfer news: Flick 'makes' Cancelo decision amid Saudi interest
New Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick wants the Catalan giants to re-sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo, according to a report.
Jul 17, 18:25
![Barcelona's Joao Cancelo before the match on September 3, 2023 Barcelona's Joao Cancelo before the match on September 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona transfer news: La Liga giants 'handed' boost in Joao Cancelo pursuit
Barcelona reportedly receive a boost in their bid to re-sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo following his loan spell with the Catalan club last season.
Jul 15, 23:28
![Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the match on April 20, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the match on April 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man City transfer news: Guardiola's side 'suffer blow' in pursuit of 20-year-old
Adam Wharton will reportedly reject the likes of Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in order to stay with Crystal Palace during this summer's transfer window.
Jul 14, 13:08
![Portugal's Joao Cancelo shoots at goal on June 4, 2024 Portugal's Joao Cancelo shoots at goal on June 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man City transfer news: Two clubs 'willing' to pay £21m for Joao Cancelo
Al-Ahli and Al Ettifaq are both prepared to pay £21m to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo this summer, according to a report.
Jul 12, 16:28
![FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta speaks during the board meeting on September 13, 2023 FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta speaks during the board meeting on September 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona chief Joan Laporta delivers Chelsea, Liverpool blow in Nico Williams race
Barcelona president Joan Laporta suggests that the Catalan giants could actively look to sign Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
Jul 8, 15:58
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance to score on July 5, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance to score on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal vs. France player ratings: Pepe leaves the stage in tears - but also in consummate style
Sports Mole's player ratings as Portugal exit Euro 2024 quarter-finals at the hands of fortunate France.
Jul 5, 23:33
![France coach Didier Deschamps before the match on July 5, 2024 France coach Didier Deschamps before the match on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Portugal 0-0 France (France win 5-3 on penalties) - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole's match analysis of France's penalty shootout victory over Portugal in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Jul 5, 23:24
![Manchester City's Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips, Rodri and Sergio Gomez during training in December 2023 Manchester City's Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips, Rodri and Sergio Gomez during training in December 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man City 'agree' £7.6m defender transfer with significant clauses
Manchester City reportedly agree a deal to sell out-of-favour left-back Sergio Gomez to Real Sociedad for €9m (£7.6m).
Jul 4, 18:15
![Manchester United's Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Lisandro Martinez on January 22, 2023 Manchester United's Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Lisandro Martinez on January 22, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona 'considering' surprise deal for Man United defender this summer
Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka allegedly emerges as a surprise transfer target for Barcelona.
Jul 4, 09:39
![Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their fifth goal with Joao Cancelo on July 23, 2023 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their fifth goal with Joao Cancelo on July 23, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona transfer news: Catalan giants 'determined' to sign Man City star
Barcelona reportedly view Joao Cancelo as a priority signing this summer, with the defender impressing on loan at the club from Manchester City last season.
Jul 4, 09:20
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on July 1, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal lineup vs. France: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 quarter-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against France.
Jul 3, 09:48
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo on July 1, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal vs. Slovenia player ratings: Costa plays decisive role as Ronaldo struggles
Sports Mole looks at how each player performed in Portugal's penalty shootout win over Slovenia in the last 16 of Euro 2024.
Jul 2, 00:33
![Portugal's Diogo Costa celebrates after saving a penalty during the shoot-out on July 1, 2024 Portugal's Diogo Costa celebrates after saving a penalty during the shoot-out on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Portugal 0-0 Slovenia (3-0 on pens) - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole provides analysis of Portugal's penalty-shootout win over Slovenia at Euro 2024, including highlights, man of the match and the best statistics.
Jul 1, 23:44
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Georgia on June 26, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Georgia on June 26, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Portugal vs. Slovenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's European Championship clash between Portugal and Slovenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 1, 20:54
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on June 18, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on June 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal lineup vs. Slovenia: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 last-16 contest
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Monday's Euro 2024 clash with Slovenia.
Jun 29, 09:07
![Portugal coach Roberto Martinez on June 22, 2024 Portugal coach Roberto Martinez on June 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Portugal boss Martinez insists his side deserved to lose to Georgia
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez says that Georgia "deserved" to overcome his side in Wednesday's Euro 2024 clash.
Jun 27, 10:38
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on June 18, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on June 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Portugal could line up against Georgia
Sports Mole looks at how Portugal could line up for Wednesday's Euro 2024 clash with Georgia in Group F.
Jun 24, 21:36
![Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella on June 22, 2024 Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella on June 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Turkey boss Vincenzo Montella takes positives from Euro 2024 defeat to Portugal
Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella takes the positives from his side's 3-0 defeat to Portugal at Euro 2024 on Saturday night.
Jun 23, 11:39
![Barcelona's Joao Felix celebrates scoring against Atletico Madrid on December 3, 2023 Barcelona's Joao Felix celebrates scoring against Atletico Madrid on December 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Joao Felix latest: Barcelona 'learn' asking price for Atletico Madrid forward
Atletico Madrid reportedly name their asking price for Barcelona target Joao Felix, who spent the 2023-24 season on loan with the Blaugrana.
Jun 22, 20:15
![Portugal's Bruno Fernandes celebrates on June 22, 2024 [IMAGO] Portugal's Bruno Fernandes celebrates on June 22, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal capitalise on Turkey calamities to ease into Euro 2024 last 16
Portugal stroll into the last 16 of Euro 2024 as Group F winners thanks to a 3-0 win over an error-strewn Turkey at the Signal Iduna Park.
Jun 22, 18:53
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on June 18, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on June 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Turkey vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Euro 2024 clash between Turkey and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 22, 17:47
![Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 30) on June 21, 2024 Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 30) on June 21, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona view Bayer Leverkusen star as 'ideal replacement' for Joao Cancelo
Barcelona reportedly make Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong their primary target, with Hansi Flick keen to sign the defender in this summer's transfer window.
Jun 22, 15:05
![Germany coach Hansi Flick before the match on September 9, 2023 Germany coach Hansi Flick before the match on September 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona transfer news: Every confirmed signing and exit for summer 2024
Keep track of every Barcelona signing and sale during the 2024 summer transfer window with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 22, 02:15
![Portugal's Francisco Conceicao celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on June 18, 2024 Portugal's Francisco Conceicao celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on June 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Portugal could line up against Turkey
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Saturday's Euro 2024 Group F clash against Turkey.
Jun 20, 13:52
![Barcelona's Joao Cancelo before the match on September 3, 2023 Barcelona's Joao Cancelo before the match on September 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City 'refuse' to budge on Joao Cancelo's £25m asking price
Manchester City are reportedly refusing to budge on their £25m asking price for defender Joao Cancelo, who is hoping to return to Barcelona this summer.
Jun 17, 23:30
![Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal on June 7, 2024 [ONE TIME USE ONLY] Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal on June 7, 2024 [ONE TIME USE ONLY]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Portugal could line up against Czech Republic
Sports Mole looks at how Portugal could line up in Tuesday's Euro 2024 contest against Czech Republic.
Jun 16, 13:14
![Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City transfer news: Every confirmed signing and exit for summer 2024
Keep track of every Manchester City signing and sale during the 2024 summer transfer window with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 14, 02:00
![Netherlands' Xavi Simons in action with Scotland's Kieran Tierney on March 22, 2024 Netherlands' Xavi Simons in action with Scotland's Kieran Tierney on March 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Real Sociedad eye Manchester City man as replacement for Arsenal loanee?
Real Sociedad reportedly identify a Manchester City player as a replacement for Arsenal loanee Kieran Tierney.
Jun 11, 18:31
![Portugal's Joao Cancelo shoots at goal on June 4, 2024 Portugal's Joao Cancelo shoots at goal on June 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
"He is our player" - Pep Guardiola speaks out on Joao Cancelo future
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers an update on the future of Joao Cancelo, who spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Barcelona.
Jun 11, 18:09
![Spain's Rodri celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 26, 2024 Spain's Rodri celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 26, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Which team has the best attack at Euro 2024?
Sports Mole takes a look which teams boast the best attacking threat heading into Euro 2024, based on player performances at club level in the 2023-24 season.
Jun 10, 23:54
![France's Kylian Mbappe in action on June 5, 2024 France's Kylian Mbappe in action on June 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The best XI of players at Euro 2024
From over 600 players taking part at Euro 2024, Sports Mole selects the best starting XI.
Jun 10, 17:58
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal on October 13, 2023 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal on October 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Portugal could line up against Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole looks at how Portugal could line up in their friendly encounter with Republic of Ireland.
Jun 9, 19:19
![Portugal coach Roberto Martinez reacts on November 16, 2023 Portugal coach Roberto Martinez reacts on November 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Portugal vs. Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Portugal and Republic of Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 9, 19:07
![Harry Maguire pictured on April 9, 2022 Harry Maguire pictured on April 9, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The 10 most expensive defenders of all time
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive defenders of all time.
Jun 8, 21:33
![Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich on October 21, 2023 Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich on October 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City 'eyeing Joshua Kimmich move' despite Pep Guardiola golden rule
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is reportedly pushing to sign Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich, even though a deal would break one of his golden transfer rules.
Jun 7, 12:59