# João Cancelo — FIFA 2026 Player Profile

> The most attack-minded full-back in modern football. Cancelo inverts into midfield and creates chances like a playmaker.

**Country:** Portugal 🇵🇹  
**Club:** Al Hilal  
**Position:** Left-Back (Defender)  
**Squad number:** 20  
**Age:** 31  
**Height:** 182 cm   **Weight:** 74 kg  
**Preferred foot:** Right  
**Market value:** $20M  
**Overall rating:** 83/100  
**Canonical URL:** https://soccerportalx.com/tournament#spotlight

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## International Career

- **Caps:** 55
- **International goals:** 4
- **International assists:** 12

**World Cup history:** 2022: Quarter-final | 2026: Portugal's creative full-back

## Attributes (FIFA-style ratings)

- **Pace:** 82
- **Shooting:** 68
- **Passing:** 84
- **Dribbling:** 86
- **Defending:** 70
- **Physical:** 72

## Major Achievements

- Premier League x3
- Serie A (Juventus)
- Champions League 2023

## Career Highlights

- Man City inverted full-back pioneer
- Won league titles in 4 countries
- Portuguese international

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*Source: [SoccerPortalX](https://soccerportalx.com) — your FIFA 2026 World Cup destination.*