Last updated on May 29, 2026 at 8:50 AM
João António Nascimento Muniz
20 years old
Sporting CP 
Primeira Liga Position
Defender
Height
187 cm cm
Weight
73 kg kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
26 Jun 2005 - Portugal
Birth City
Ribeira Brava
Ranking
2nd
— Primeira Liga
Statistics of João Muniz — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
23
Starts
22
Minutes played
440
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
6
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
10
Interceptions
3
Fouls committed
5
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
346 - 89%
Duels won %
71% (32/45)
📊 General
Appearances
23
Starts
22
Minutes played
440
Goals
0
Average rating
7.04/10
Cards
6
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
10
Interceptions
3
Fouls committed
5
Key passes
1
Passes - accuracy
346 - 1%
Duels won %
71% (32/45)
Standings Primeira Liga 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 34 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 66 | 18 | +48 | 88 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Sporting CP | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 89 | 24 | +65 | 82 | WWWDD |
| 3 |  Benfica | 34 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 74 | 25 | +49 | 80 | WDDWW |
| 4 |  SC Braga | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 64 | 36 | +28 | 59 | DDDLW |
| 5 |  Famalicao | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 42 | 29 | +13 | 56 | WDDWD |
| 6 |  GIL Vicente | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 47 | 38 | +9 | 50 | LLDWL |
| 7 |  Moreirense | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 49 | -12 | 43 | DLWLW |
| 8 |  Arouca | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 47 | 64 | -17 | 42 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Guimaraes | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 39 | 51 | -12 | 42 | LLLWW |
| 10 |  Estoril | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 54 | 57 | -3 | 39 | LDDLL |
| 11 |  Alverca | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 35 | 52 | -17 | 39 | LDLWL |
| 12 |  Rio Ave | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 35 | 57 | -22 | 36 | DLDLD |
| 13 |  Santa Clara | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 41 | -9 | 36 | LWDWD |
| 14 |  Nacional | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 34 | WLLWW |
| 15 |  Estrela | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 38 | 56 | -18 | 30 | DDLLL |
| 16 |  Casa Pia | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 57 | -26 | 30 | DWLLL |
| 17 |  Tondela | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 55 | -28 | 28 | LWWDL |
| 18 |  AVS | 34 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 67 | -40 | 21 | DWWDD |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Sporting CP
Diego Callai
Francisco Silva
João Virgínia
Rui Silva
Bruno Ramos
David Moreira
Eduardo Quaresma
G. Vagiannidis
Gonçalo Inácio
Iván Fresneda
João Muniz
M. Araújo
O. Diomande
Ricardo Mangas
Rodrigo Dias
Rômulo
Salvador Blopa
Z. Debast
Daniel Bragança
Eduardo Felicíssimo
G. Kochorashvili
Geny Catamo
Geovany Tcherno Quenda
H. Morita
João Simões
M. Hjulmand
Pote
Rayan
Samuel Justo
Trincão
C. Grombahi
F. Ioannidis
Flávio Gonçalves
L. Suárez
Luis Guilherme
Mauro Couto
Nuno Santos
Rafael Ferreira Nel
S. Faye
Career of João Muniz since 2018
2025/2026
Sporting CP
Sporting CP23Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Sporting CP B
Sporting CP B1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2023/2024Sporting CP B
Sporting CP B18Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2022/2023Sporting CP B
Sporting CP B13Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026Sporting CP
Sporting CP23Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Sporting CP B
Sporting CP B1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2023/2024Sporting CP B
Sporting CP B18Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2022/2023Sporting CP B
Sporting CP B13Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2025
Rio Ave
→
Sporting CP B
Back from Loan
Rio Ave
Sporting CP B
2024
Sporting CP B
→
Rio Ave
Loan
Sporting CP B
Rio Ave
HONOURS
Super Cup
Portugal
2024/2025
2nd Place
Primeira Liga
Portugal
2023/2024
Winner
Taça de Portugal
Portugal
2023/2024
2nd Place
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of Sporting CP's squad, João Muniz has been an important figure in the Primeira Liga this season. Originally from Ribeira Brava, Portugal, this Portugal international has steadily made his way to the top level. His 187 cm, 73 kg build makes him a powerful defender capable of holding his own in any physical contest. His positional sense and reading of the game allow him to intervene at the right moment without unnecessary risk. Before joining Sporting CP, he represented clubs including Portugal U17, Portugal U19, Sporting CP B, gathering valuable experience and maturity along the way. A winner at the highest level, he has lifted Primeira Liga, proving his ability to deliver when the stakes are highest. The 2025/2026 season provides him with the opportunity to consolidate his status within Sporting CP's first team. His daily commitment and consistency make him a respected figure in Sporting CP's dressing room.