Player profile
About João Neves
João Pedro Gonçalves Neves (born 27 September 2004) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Portugal national team. Coming through Benfica's youth system, Neves impressed during his time with the reserve side, winning the UEFA Youth League in 2021–22, being instrumental part of Benfica's first European trophy in 60 years. He was subsequently promoted to the first-team, making his professional debut at age 18, where he helped Benfica win the league title in his first season with them. Neves is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at various levels. He made his senior international debut in 2023.
