Der FC Bayern ist bei EM-Starter João Palhinha am Ziel. Der defensive Mittelfeldspieler aus Portugal kommt nach München. Er sei ein „wichtiger Baustein“.
Joao Palhinha is a Portuguese professional footballer who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Sporting Lisbon and the Portugal national team.
He was born on July 9, 1995, in Braga, Portugal.
Palhinha began his youth career at Sporting Lisbon in 2012 before being loaned out to various clubs to gain experience.
He made his professional debut for Sporting Lisbon in 2016 and has since become a key player for the club.
Palhinha is known for his physicality, positioning, and ability to break up opposition attacks, making him a valuable defensive presence in midfield.
In the 2020-2021 season, he played a crucial role in helping Sporting Lisbon win the Primeira Liga title, their first league championship in 19 years.
Palhinha has also represented Portugal at various youth levels before making his senior debut in 2020.
He was included in Portugal's squad for the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament and played a key role in their successful campaign, which saw them reach the Round of 16.
Palhinha has been praised for his maturity and leadership qualities on the field, despite being relatively young.
He has been linked with a move to various top European clubs, but as of now, he remains a key player for Sporting Lisbon.