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Joao Palhinha

Born: July 9, 1995 (age 29)

Height: 6' 2" (189cm)

Hometown: Lisbon, Portugal
Nationality: Portugal Portuguese

Position: Defensive midfielder
Team: Bayern Munich (no. 16)
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 443 articles about Joao Palhinha. Articles 1 to 40:
Manchester City host Fulham in the Premier League this weekend on October 3, 2024
Man City vs. Fulham: Pep Guardiola told how Cottagers are 'more than capable' of exposing long-term 'weakness'
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that Fulham are 'more than capable' of exposing a long-term 'weakness' of the Citizens in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 3, 12:49
Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka pictured on August 31, 2024
Man United, West Ham 'interested' in signing "upset" Bayern Munich midfielder
Man United and West Ham are put on red alert as Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl admits that Leon Goretzka is "upset" with his lack of game time at the Allianz Arena.
Sep 17, 16:07
Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe on August 18, 2024
Real Madrid, Man City Champions League 2024-25 favourites, Arsenal dark horses
Sports Mole looks at who are the favourites to win the 2024-25 Champions League and who are the teams to watch.
Sep 16, 23:26
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on September 5, 2024
Portugal lineup vs. Scotland: Predicted XI for Nations League Group 1 match
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash with struggling Scotland.
Sep 6, 09:31
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez during UEFA Euro 2024, July 2024
Portugal lineup vs. Croatia: Predicted XI for Nations League Group 1 match
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Thursday's Nations clash with Croatia.
Sep 3, 13:08
Michael Olise during Bayern Munich's friendly against Grasshopper Club Zuerich on August 20, 2024 [on August 23, 2024]
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 23, 18:53
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag on August 16, 2024
Man United transfer news: 'Negotiations' underway for Brazil international
Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly commence negotiations for a Brazil international ahead of the end of the summer transfer window.
Aug 23, 09:38
France's Adrien Rabiot on July 9, 2024
Adrien Rabiot latest: Premier League club 'intensifies' pursuit of free agent
A Premier League club reportedly steps up their efforts to sign in-demand midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who is still a free agent after leaving Juventus in June.
Aug 22, 19:46
Fulham manager Marco Silva on May 19, 2024
Fulham confirm Man United-linked midfielder as fourth summer signing
Fulham complete the signing of Norwegian midfielder Sander Berge, who was attracting interest from Manchester United.
Aug 22, 16:29
Fulham manager Marco Silva on May 19, 2024
Man United transfer news: Fulham have bid 'accepted' for summer target
Manchester United reportedly become second favourites to secure the signature of one of their final targets for the summer transfer window.
Aug 20, 09:18
Marco Silva, who talked up Fulham s attackers after they netted four times to confirm Luton's relegation from the Premier League in a 4-2 victory at Kenilworth Road, May 5, 2024 [on August 8, 2024]
Fulham 'submit £25m offer' for Man United-linked midfielder
Fulham reportedly table a bid to sign Burnley midfielder Sander Berge, who is also a transfer target for Manchester United.
Aug 20, 00:52
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag before the match on July 20, 2024
Man United transfer news: Midfielder bid 'expected' after £20m rejection
Fulham are reportedly preparing to go back in with another offer for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay after failing with two previous bids.
Aug 18, 23:29
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane on August 10, 2024
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Sports Mole previews Friday's DFB-Pokal clash between SSV Ulm and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 14, 22:05
Fulham manager Marco Silva on May 19, 2024
Fulham lineup vs. Manchester United: Predicted XI for Premier League opener
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Fulham could line up for Friday's Premier League opener against Manchester United.
Aug 14, 09:59
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on August 10, 2024
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Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Fulham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 14, 08:55
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane on August 10, 2024
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Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Bayern Munich and WSG Swarovski Tirol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 11, 14:56
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on July 20, 2024
Man United 'add' Liverpool transfer target to midfield shortlist
Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for PSV Eindhoven midfielder Joey Veerman, who is a target for Premier League rivals Liverpool.
Aug 4, 19:12
Manchester United's Scott McTominay celebrates after the match on December 6, 2023
Man United transfer news: Galatasaray set to 'pull out' of Scott McTominay race
Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray are reportedly set to give up their pursuit of Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay.
Aug 4, 17:18
Fulham manager Marco Silva on May 19, 2024
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Sports Mole previews Monday's friendly clash between Fulham and Sevilla, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 3, 10:44
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou pictured on July 31, 2024
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 1, 12:24
Fulham manager Marco Silva on May 19, 2024
Preview: Benfica vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Benfica and Fulham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 31, 16:34
Fulham manager Marco Silva on May 19, 2024
Fulham 'confident' of striking a £21m deal for Brazilian midfielder
Fulham are reportedly confident that they can strike a deal to sign Fluminense midfielder Andre as a replacement for Joao Palhinha.
Jul 31, 16:12
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany during training on July 17, 2024
Preview: Duren Merzenich vs. Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Duren Merzenich and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 26, 15:29
Fluminense's Andre in action on December 18, 2023
Fulham transfer news: Fluminense president provides update on Andre negotiations
Fluminense president Mario Bittencourt provides an update on Fulham's bid to sign Andre as Joao Palhinha's replacement.
Jul 20, 00:50
Declan Rice and Emile Smith-Rowe of Arsenal during the Community Shield match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on July 18, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Crystal Palace 'preparing' £30m bid for Gunners' midfielder
Crystal Palace are reportedly preparing a £30m bid to secure the services of Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League season.
Jul 19, 20:36
Fluminense's Andre pictured on April 18, 2023
Transfer news and rumours: Andre to Fulham, Jesper Lindstrom to Everton, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi to Southampton
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Andre to Fulham, Jesper Lindstrom to Everton and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi to Southampton.
Jul 19, 10:30
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou pictured in March 2024
Tottenham to hijack Fulham's move for £40m Man United man?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a swoop for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay, who is also wanted by Fulham and Galatasaray.
Jul 18, 18:38
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring their first goal with Scott McTominay on March 3, 2024
Man United 'reject' Fulham transfer bid for 27-year-old
Manchester United reportedly turn down Fulham's transfer bid for Scotland international Scott McTominay, who is now in the final year of his contract.
Jul 18, 00:08
France's Adrien Rabiot, Mike Maignan and teammates during training on May 30, 2024
Real Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern 'plausible' destinations for France international
Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are reportedly the three foreign clubs who are battling for the signature of free agent Adrien Rabiot.
Jul 11, 19:27
New Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany during a press conference on May 30, 2024
Bayern Munich confirm arrival of 29-year-old in a deal worth up to £47.4m
Bayern Munich announce the signing of central midfielder Joao Palhinha from Fulham on a four-year contract.
Jul 11, 09:47
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi on November 29, 2023
Arsenal, Barcelona crushed as £50.7m midfielder confirms transfer stance
Arsenal and Barcelona-linked midfielder Martin Zubimendi rules out a summer exit from Real Sociedad, forcing his two suitors to look elsewhere.
Jul 9, 16:50
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance to score on July 5, 2024
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's Theo Hernandez celebrates after winning the penalty shoot-out on July 5, 2024
Portugal 0-0 France (5-3 on pens): Les Bleus edge through to Euro 2024 semis as Ronaldo bows out
Sports Mole's match report of Portugal's penalty shootout loss to France in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, as Cristiano Ronaldo bows out for perhaps the final time.
Jul 5, 22:55
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe pictured on July 1, 2024
Preview: Portugal vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's European Championship clash between Portugal and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 5, 20:48
Fulham's Joao Palhinha celebrates scoring their second goal on August 26, 2023
Bayern Munich 'agree' terms with Fulham for Portugal international Joao Palhinha
Bayern Munich are reportedly closing in on the signing of Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, 10 months after missing out on the Portugal international.
Jul 3, 15:18
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on July 1, 2024
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 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
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 Diogo Costa celebrates with Bernardo Silva after winning the penalty shootout on July 1, 2024
Portugal 0-0 Slovenia (a.e.t.) (3-0 on pens): Costa heroics spare Ronaldo blushes
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saves three penalties against Slovenia to send his country into the last 16 despite Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty miss in extra time.
Jul 1, 22:48
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Georgia on June 26, 2024
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
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Bayern MunichBayern64202071314
2RB Leipzig642092714
3Eintracht FrankfurtFrankfurt6411149513
4Freiburg640297212
5Bayer LeverkusenB. Leverkusen63211612411
6Union BerlinUnion Berlin632164211
7Borussia DortmundDortmund63121211110
8Stuttgart6231151149
9Heidenheim630310829
10Mainz 05Mainz6222111018
11Werder Bremen6222812-48
12Wolfsburg6213131217
13Augsburg6213915-67
14Borussia MonchengladbachBorussia M'bach6204710-36
15St Pauli611449-54
16Hoffenheim61141016-64
17Holstein Kiel6024919-102
18VfL BochumVfL Bochum6015614-81


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