João Cancelo 87 OVR - FC 26 Joga Bonito

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RB LB RM Portugal ROSHN Saudi League Al Hilal
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★★ Skills Controlled 182 cm 74 kg 31 yrs
João Cancelo
87
RB
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Whipped Pass
First Touch
LB RM
R 5★4
Cancelo
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 76 87 87 85 84
Portugal ROSHN Saudi League Al Hilal
91 CARD 81 CARD 81 CARD 87 JOGA BONITO
87 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
90
Sprint Speed
84
76 Shooting
Finishing
72
Positioning
84
Long Shots
82
Shot Power
83
Penalties
54
FK Accuracy
71
Volleys
65
87 Passing
Vision
88
Short Pass
89
Long Pass
82
Curve
90
Crossing
89
FK Accuracy
71
87 Dribbling
Ball Control
89
Dribbling
88
Composure [simulator]
88
Balance
81
Agility
82
Reactions
87
85 Defending
Def. Awareness
82
Interceptions
86
Stand Tackle
88
Slide Tackle
84
Heading
79
84 Physical
Strength [simulator]
80
Jumping
90
Aggression
86
Stamina [simulator]
91

Player Info

Full NameJoão Pedro Cavaco Cancelo
Overall 87
Position RB LB RM
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Height182 cm
Weight74 kg
Age31
Body TypeJoão Cancelo
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.20
Nation Portugal
League ROSHN Saudi League
Club Al Hilal
Card ID50542162
Base ID210514

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

Roles

RB Roles
Wingback++ Attacking Wingback+
LB Roles
Wingback++ Attacking Wingback+
RM Roles
Winger++ Wide Playmaker+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat João Cancelo

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters maximize acceleration, first-touch separation, and direct 1v1 carries to force defensive turning actions.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Rafael Leão
      88
      LW
      Quick Step
      Finesse Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      Game Changer
      LM ST
      R 5★4
      Leão
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 81 83 91 32 80
      Portugal Serie A Enilive

      Acceleration and carry PlayStyles

      Vini Jr.
      85
      ST
      Finesse Shot
      Quick Step
      Chip Shot
      Game Changer
      LM LW
      R 5★4
      Jr.
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 86 84 93 32 72
      Brazil LALIGA EA SPORTS Real Madrid

      Acceleration and carry PlayStyles

      Melchie Dumornay
      89
      ST
      Quick Step
      Finesse Shot
      Chip Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      CAM
      R 4★4
      Dumornay
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 96 89 84 90 65 78
      Haiti Arkema Première Ligue OL

      Acceleration and carry PlayStyles

      Jérémy Doku
      87
      LW
      Rapid
      Finesse Shot
      Inventive
      Trickster
      LM RW
      R 5★3
      Doku
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 96 80 80 92 40 80
      Belgium Premier League Manchester City

      Acceleration and carry PlayStyles

      Paulo Futre
      84
      ST
      Low Driven Shot
      Incisive Pass
      Inventive
      Whipped Pass
      RM RW LW
      L 4★4
      Futre
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 83 81 94 38 63
      Portugal LALIGA EA SPORTS HERO

      Acceleration and carry PlayStyles

      William Gomes
      88
      LW
      Rapid
      Technical
      Finesse Shot
      Pinged Pass
      LM RW
      L 4★4
      Gomes
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 86 84 90 48 76
      Brazil Liga Portugal FC Porto

      Acceleration and carry PlayStyles

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Isolate in wide channels

      Pin support players and attack outside shoulder repeatedly so the defender must turn and recover.

      Third-man diagonal runs

      Use a bounce pass then diagonal release behind the line to punish delayed body orientation.

      Tempo change before duel

      Slow-to-fast touches before contact create micro-separation against tackle timing windows.

      Front-post to cutback cycle

      Trigger front-post decoys, then recycle to cutback zones where tackle momentum is weakest.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot blocks central lanes and supports wide overloads.
      3-4-2-1

      Wide CBs and wingbacks isolate and stretch fullbacks.
      4-3-3

      Three forwards pin the back line and force 1v1s.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around João Cancelo

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from stable rest-defense behind him and progressive outlets ahead of him, so his recoveries and first pass both matter.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Salem Al Dawsari
      90
      LM
      Technical
      Quick Step
      Finesse Shot
      Acrobatic
      LW
      R 4★5
      Dawsari
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 87 87 90 65 88
      Saudi Arabia ROSHN Saudi League Al Hilal

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Rúben Neves
      88
      CDM
      Pinged Pass
      Dead Ball
      Inventive
      Long Ball Pass
      RB CB LB
      R 4★4
      Neves
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 78 90 85 85 82
      Portugal ROSHN Saudi League Al Hilal

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Hernández
      91
      LB
      Jockey
      Bruiser
      Quick Step
      Dead Ball
      LM
      L 4★4
      Hernández
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 87 87 92 90 91
      France ROSHN Saudi League Al Hilal

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Mohammed Noor
      90
      CAM
      Incisive Pass
      Tiki Taka
      Press Proven
      Finesse Shot
      CM R
      R 4★4
      Noor
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 90 99 90 70 85
      Saudi Arabia ROSHN Saudi League HERO

      League chemistry support + Attacks space off progressive distribution

      João Félix
      89
      CAM
      Inventive
      Finesse Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      First Touch
      LM ST LW
      R 5★4
      Félix
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 88 87 90 53 78
      Portugal ROSHN Saudi League Al Nassr

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Ricardo Horta
      91
      CAM
      Incisive Pass
      Tiki Taka
      Technical
      Finesse Shot
      RM CM LM
      R 4★4
      Horta
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 91 92 93 52 84
      Portugal Liga Portugal SC Braga

      National-team style familiarity + Attacks space off progressive distribution

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Progressive build-up lanes

      Give him one short pivot and one advanced lane so he can step in, pass through pressure, and still keep rest-defense stable.

      Front-foot rest-defense

      Use a holding midfielder close enough to sweep knockdowns and cover the space if he steps out to engage.

      Wide release patterns

      Fast wide players and overlap support make his diagonal switches and recovery defending more valuable.

      Set-piece dominance

      Attack corners and defend aerial restarts with him as the primary first-contact presence.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-3-3

      Best for wide overlaps, underlaps, and stable rest-defense behind the fullback lane.
      4-2-3-1

      Pairs outside support with a second midfielder covering the vacated channel.
      3-4-2-1

      Wingback roles maximize width while still keeping three defenders behind the ball.

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