Joao Cancelo is one of the most talented wing backs in the current football demographics. The player features as a versatile fullback for Manchester City and Portugal national team. He was born on May 27, 1994.

Joao Cancelo started his professional football career with SL Benfica in Primera Liga and moved to Spain before playing for Italian clubs. He is currently associated with Manchester City in England.

Current form:- For Manchester City, Joao Cancelo has started all 14 Premier League games. In 14 Premier League games, he has two goals and an assist. The full back also has four assists in six Champions League games.

World Cup record

Joao Cancelo has never played in the FIFA World Cup and FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar will be his first ever World Cup in Portuguese colors. Before the World Cup, he has 37 games under his belt for the national side.

Joao Cancelo played his first national team game in 2016 against Gibraltor. Playing as a right back, he bagged a goal in the first game for Portugal. Currently, he has seven goals and six assists to his name. The player missed out on the World Cup 2018 due to lack of game time because of his injury. 

Overall stats

Joao Cancelo has played for five different clubs in his club career. He has played for the likes Juventus, Inter Milan, Valencia, SL Benfica and currently plying his trade with Manchester City. The player has bagged 15 goals and 36 assists in 303 games. The player also has played 27000 minutes in his club football career. 

Prediction for world cup 2022:- Joao Cancelo is one of the most versatile players for Portugal in the World Cup 2022. He will be important for the side's ambition to lift the trophy. We expect him to bag assists in the upcoming World Cup.