João Palhinha
João Palhinha plays as a Midfielder from POR and has turned out for 3 clubs across 3 leagues. In PlayFutbol, João is a mid-tier trivia answer (★★★☆☆), eligible in 9/12 games.
Which grid cells does João solve?
In PlayFutbol's database, João is a valid answer for 3 club × POR cells. The fewer players who share a cell, the rarer the answer.
★ Rarest cell: Fulham FC × POR — solved by no one else in our database.
Players who played for both clubs — the “who connects X and Y?” grid intent.
- Only João
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Bayern Munich × Fulham FC - Only João×
Bayern Munich × Sporting CP - Only João×Fulham FC × Sporting CP
João's career, one clue at a time
Tap a club to reveal it from the clue trail — the same way Career Path plays.
2 clubs still hidden — can you name João's path?
How rare an answer is João?
On PlayFutbol's 1–5 rarity model, João scores 3/5 — Mid-tier. João is a mid-tier pick — well-known to league followers, fair game on most puzzles.
Senior career totals
João Palhinha in PlayFutbol Games
João is eligible as an answer in 9 of the 12 games we track answer eligibility for. Here's the full breakdown:
| Game | Status | Why | Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futbol Grid | Eligible | Eligible in Premier League, Bundesliga grids | Play → |
| Futbol 11 | Eligible | Fills a Midfielder slot when their nationality is drawn | Play → |
| Futbol Wordle | Eligible | All six attributes available (nationality, league, position, age, jersey #, club) | Play → |
| Futbol Connections | Eligible | Pooled into nationality, era, and career-trait groups | Play → |
| Futbol Tic-Tac-Toe | Eligible | Valid pick for cells in PL / BL | Play → |
| Futbol Top Five | Eligible | Candidate across our 47 ranking categories | Play → |
| Football Timeline | Eligible | Part of the 365-career chronological pool | Play → |
| Who Am I? | Eligible | 3 career clubs provide enough 6-clue depth | Play → |
| Guess the Badge | N/A | Badge game is club-based, not player-based | — |
| Career Path | N/A | Only 3 career clubs (minimum is 4) | — |
| Futbol Bingo | Eligible | Matches several of the 100 bingo tasks | Play → |
| Missing XI | N/A | Not currently in our 15 curated classic match lineups | — |
Players Like João Palhinha
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clubs has João Palhinha played for?
João Palhinha has plays for 3 clubs across 3 leagues: Bayern Munich, Fulham FC, Sporting CP.
Is João Palhinha in Futbol Wordle?
Yes — João is in the Futbol Wordle eligible pool, with all six attributes available.
What is João's PlayFutbol rarity score?
3/5 — Mid-tier. João is a mid-tier pick — well-known to league followers, fair game on most puzzles.
Which teammates of João are also in our database?
Notable teammates include Bruno Fernandes (shared club: Sporting CP); Luis Figo (shared club: Sporting CP); Matheus Nunes (shared club: Sporting CP).
Has João Palhinha ever appeared in Who Am I?
Yes — João is in the Who Am I? eligible pool. 3 career clubs provide enough 6-clue depth.
Does João qualify for Career Path?
No — Career Path requires at least 4 career clubs, and João currently has 3.
Where can I play a game featuring João right now?
Try Futbol Grid, Futbol 11, Futbol Wordle — each rotates eligible players like João into the daily pool.
What position does João Palhinha play?
João Palhinha plays as a Midfielder for Sporting CP.
About this profile
Career data (clubs, appearances, goals) sourced from Transfermarkt and club official pages; cross-checked against Wikipedia. Trivia eligibility and rarity scores are computed directly from PlayFutbol's own puzzle generators.
Age is calculated from this player’s date of birth. League appearances and goals, per Wikidata. Cup and continental matches are not included.
Author: PlayFutbol Data Team · Questions or corrections? support@playfutbol.app