João Neves
João Neves is a Portuguese midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal, sharing his football life with fans as he builds on his Benfica beginnings.
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UEFA
Ligue 1
UEFAOverview
- Full name
- João Pedro Gonçalves Neves
- Born
- 27 September 2004, Tavira, Portugal
- Plays for
- Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal
- Position
- Midfielder
- Shirt number
- 87 at PSG
- Breakthrough
- Benfica’s league-winning 2022–23 season
Mini bio
How it started.
João began playing football in Tavira in 2012 and joined Benfica’s academy in 2016. He worked through the youth teams and won the UEFA Youth League in 2022. His first professional season brought a Portuguese league title, Champions League football at 18 and a growing place in Benfica’s midfield.
From Benfica to Paris.
His first senior Portugal call-up arrived in October 2023. After Euro 2024, he joined Paris Saint-Germain, where he became a regular in Luis Enrique’s team. He started both the 2025 and 2026 Champions League finals, helping Paris win consecutive European titles, and extended his PSG contract until 2031 in September 2026.
His way of playing.
He told UEFA that he played as a striker when he was little, before finding that midfield suited his wish to contribute across the pitch. His explanation is simple: intelligence matters as much as physical strength.
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Club football
- 2026UEFA Champions League final: Paris v ArsenalPSG starting midfielder; winner
- 2025Toulouse 3-6 Paris Saint-GermainHat-trick scorer
- 2025UEFA Champions League final: Paris v InterPSG starting midfielder; winner
International football
- 2025UEFA Nations LeaguePortugal midfielder; winner
Awards
Quotes
If you aren't physically strong, you have to be smart.João Neves, UEFA
In a December 2025 interview, he explained how football intelligence helps him compete despite his relatively small build.
Trivia
- His tucked-in shirt and socks below the knee continue a tradition he picked up at Benfica.
- His father was a policeman, and João credits his strict upbringing with helping him develop perseverance.
- He played as a striker as a child before settling into midfield.
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