What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on João Palhinha?

Palhinha retrieves the ball more than Keïta — 100% more. 38 interceptions in 33 games. €25M. You decide. Compared with Naby Keïta (€25.0M vs anchor). Standout: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Premier League peers). Concern: Key Passes (Bottom 20%).

How does João Palhinha compare to Naby Keïta?

João Palhinha ball recoveries vs Naby Keïta (105 ball recoveries in 33 games), but interceptions (38 interceptions in 33 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are João Palhinha's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Premier League peers). Weakness: Key Passes (Bottom 20%). Percentiles vs Premier League Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for João Palhinha?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Naby Keïta. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: João Palhinha

Defensive MidfieldPortugal31y€25.0MFull profile →

Ball-WinnerDefensive

0.33KP/90

0.20G/90

0.08A/90

Based on 2,709 min · 2023/2024 · Premier League · FULL

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Palhinha retrieves the ball more than Keïta — 100% more.

vs Naby Keïta · Premier League · Similar role · €25.0M

Palhinha wins on

Ball Recoveries

3.49/90 · Bottom 22% · 105 ball recoveries in 33 games

Palhinha loses on

Interceptions

1.27/90 · 74th pct · 38 interceptions in 33 games

Based on 2,709 min (33 apps) vs anchor 1,175 min · 300 peers in Premier League MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Premier League · same-role pool

3.49/90

Bottom 22%

Palhinha

Ball Recoveries

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0.00/90

Keïta

1.27/90

74th pct

Palhinha

Interceptions

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2.41/90

Top 2%

Keïta

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vs Premier League Midfielders

Chances Missed

0.00/90Top 1%

Key Passes

0.33/90Bottom 20%

Tackles Won

2.73/90Top 2%

Ball Recoveries

3.49/90Bottom 22%

Aerials Won

2.54/90Top 12%

Percentile rank among Premier League midfielders (n=282) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-WinnerDefensive

João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves is a Ball-Winner. João Maria Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves is a Ball-Winner. Aggressive midfielder who disrupts opponents.

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