João Cancelo

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was João Cancelo born?May 27, 1994
2. Where was João Cancelo born?Faro, Portugal
3. What is the primary position?Full-back (can also play in midfield roles)
4. What is the key transfer fee?Reported €40.4 million to Juventus
5. What position does João Cancelo play in soccer?João Cancelo is a full‑back, but he can also play in midfield or as an inverted full‑back, showing great flexibility on the field.
6. Which clubs has João Cancelo played for?He started at Benfica, then played for Valencia, Inter Milan, Juventus, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona.

Full-back: A defensive player positioned on the flanks of the defense, responsible for both stopping opposition attacks and supporting their team's offense, often with significant overlapping runs.
Inverted Full-back: A tactical variation where a full-back moves into a more central midfield position during possession, creating numerical advantages and different attacking angles.
La Liga: The premier professional football division of the Spanish football league system, known for its technical and attacking style of play.
Serie A: The top professional football league in Italy, historically recognized for its strong defensive tactics and tactical discipline.