João Palhinha (Standard) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
João Palhinha is a 78 overall rated DMF in eFootball 2026. Portugal, age 31.
João Palhinha can gain up to 14 overall points (+18%) through level progression, giving it moderate growth headroom, a common profile for developed cards. Playing style: The Destroyer.
Positions: DMF, CB, CMF.
João Palhinha is playable across 3 positions (DMF, CB, CMF), a highly versatile profile.
João Palhinha Stats
João Palhinha's standout current stat is Aggression at 81. Stats below are grouped into Attacking, Physical, Defending and Characteristics categories, matching eFootball 2026's own stat breakdown.
Attacking
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 58 |
| Ball Control | 71 |
| Dribbling | 64 |
| Tight Possession | 67 |
| Low Pass | 73 |
| Lofted Pass | 68 |
| Finishing | 60 |
| Heading | 70 |
| Place Kicking | 53 |
| Curl | 59 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 58 |
| Acceleration | 52 |
| Kicking Power | 71 |
| Jump | 67 |
| Physical Contact | 75 |
| Balance | 53 |
| Stamina | 79 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 73 |
| Tackling | 78 |
| Defensive Engagement | 76 |
| Aggression | 81 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 2 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 2 |
| Form | 2 |
| Injury Resistance | 1 |
João Palhinha Stats at Max Level
João Palhinha's biggest gain at max level is Defensive Awareness: 73 at base rising to 85 at max level (+12). These are the same per-stat values eFootball 2026 shows once this card is fully trained, and match EFScout's own Max view: no optimizer or hypothetical build involved, just the game's own max-level data.
Attacking
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 58 | 58 | +0 |
| Ball Control | 71 | 75 | +4 |
| Dribbling | 64 | 68 | +4 |
| Tight Possession | 67 | 71 | +4 |
| Low Pass | 73 | 77 | +4 |
| Lofted Pass | 68 | 72 | +4 |
| Finishing | 60 | 60 | +0 |
| Heading | 70 | 74 | +4 |
| Place Kicking | 53 | 53 | +0 |
| Curl | 59 | 59 | +0 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 58 | 66 | +8 |
| Acceleration | 52 | 52 | +0 |
| Kicking Power | 71 | 79 | +8 |
| Jump | 67 | 71 | +4 |
| Physical Contact | 75 | 79 | +4 |
| Balance | 53 | 53 | +0 |
| Stamina | 79 | 87 | +8 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 73 | 85 | +12 |
| Tackling | 78 | 90 | +12 |
| Defensive Engagement | 76 | 88 | +12 |
| Aggression | 81 | 93 | +12 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Form | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Injury Resistance | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Position Ratings at Max Level
DMF remains João Palhinha's best-rated position at max level (92); the next-best alternative is CB (91). The ratings below show how João Palhinha would rate at each of the game's 13 positions once fully trained, not its current-level rating, so they can be higher than the 78 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 48 |
| CB (secondary) | Center Back | 91 |
| LB | Left Back | 84 |
| RB | Right Back | 84 |
| DMF (registered) | Defensive Midfielder | 92 |
| CMF (secondary) | Central Midfielder | 86 |
| LMF | Left Midfielder | 79 |
| RMF | Right Midfielder | 78 |
| AMF | Attacking Midfielder | 79 |
| LWF | Left Wing Forward | 74 |
| RWF | Right Wing Forward | 74 |
| SS | Second Striker | 75 |
| CF | Centre Forward | 73 |
Skills (10)
One-touch Pass, Long-range Shooting, Man Marking, Interception, Captaincy, Fighting Spirit, Blocker, Aerial Superiority, Sliding Tackle, Gamesmanship.
None of João Palhinha's 10 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
All Cards of João Palhinha (13)
Of the 13 known João Palhinha cards, this one ranks #13 by max overall rating (92 vs. 99 on the strongest variant).
| Card | OVR | Max OVR | Card ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| English League Selection Guardians 20 Nov '23 | 82 | 99 | 105635794496484 |
| FC Bayern München Selection 15 May '25 | 82 | 99 | 105758201064420 |
| POTW 28 Aug '25 | 94 | 98 | 52888227392484 |
| POTW 30 Apr '26 | 94 | 98 | 52900843858916 |
| POTW 28 May '26 | 94 | 98 | 52901649165284 |
| FC Bayern München Pack 20 Feb '25 | 82 | 98 | 105736994663396 |
| 30th Anniversary Elites 10 Jul '25 | 82 | 98 | 105770549095396 |
| Tottenham WB Selection 3 Nov '25 | 82 | 98 | 105800882301924 |
| English League Selection Midfielders 18 Sep '23 | 82 | 97 | 105625325513700 |
| National Team Pack Portugal '24 | 82 | 97 | 105683844443108 |
| FC Bayern München Selection 16 Sep '24 | 82 | 97 | 105702098054116 |
| League Selection English 2 Mar '23 | 81 | 95 | 105573517470692 |
| Standard (this card) | 78 | 92 | 109540 |
João Palhinha is a 78 OVR DMF from Portugal. Max overall: 92. Playing style: The Destroyer. Secondary positions: CB, CMF. Skills: One-touch Pass, Long-range Shooting, Man Marking, and 7 more. 12 other Palhinha variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is João Palhinha's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
João Palhinha reaches 92 overall at max level as DMF, up from 78 at base level. João Palhinha's biggest gain at max level is Defensive Awareness: 73 at base rising to 85 at max level (+12).
What is João Palhinha's best position at max level?
DMF remains João Palhinha's best-rated position at max level (92); the next-best alternative is CB (91).
What is João Palhinha's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
João Palhinha's standout current stat is Aggression at 81. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.