Last updated on May 29, 2026 at 8:47 AM
João Carvalho Fonseca
19 years old
Benfica 
Primeira Liga Position
Defender
Height
183 cm cm
Weight
72 kg kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
31 Aug 2006 - Portugal
Birth City
Agueda
Ranking
3rd
— Primeira Liga
Statistics of João Carvalho Fonseca — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
0
Starts
0
Minutes played
0
Goals
0
Average rating
0/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
0
Interceptions
0
Fouls committed
0
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
0 - 0%
Duels won %
- (0/0)
📊 General
Appearances
20
Starts
19
Minutes played
453
Goals
0
Average rating
6.85/10
Cards
3
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
8
Interceptions
7
Fouls committed
2
Key passes
1
Passes - accuracy
185 - 1%
Duels won %
72% (33/46)
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 — Benfica
A. Trubin
A. VoitinoviÄius
Diogo Ferreira
Samuel Soares
A. Bah
A. Dedić
António Silva
D. Banjaqui
Gonçalo Oliveira
J. Neto
J. Wynder
João Carvalho Fonseca
N. Otamendi
S. Dahl
S. Lopes Cabral
Tomás Araújo
A. Chemong
A. Schjelderup
Diogo Ferreira Prioste
E. Barrenechea
F. Aursnes
G. Prestianni
H. Sudakov
João Pedro Seno Luís Rêgo
João Veloso
L. Barreiro
M. Figueiredo
Manu
R. Rios
Rafa
A. Cabral
Bruma
D. Lukebakio
F. Ivanović
Gonçalo Carvalho Moreira
Henrique Araújo
Rodrigo Miguel Ferreira Rêgo
V. Pavlidis
Career of João Carvalho Fonseca since 2018
2025/2026
Benfica
Benfica20Apps
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-Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Benfica B
Benfica B4Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026Benfica
Benfica-Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2024/2025Benfica B
Benfica B4Apps
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-Assists
-Rating
HONOURS
Primeira Liga
Portugal
2024/2025
2nd Place
Taça de Portugal
Portugal
2024/2025
2nd Place
Júniores U19
Portugal
2024/2025
Winner
Júniores U19
Portugal
2023/2024
2nd Place
U20 Intercontinental Cup
World
2022
Winner
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of Benfica's squad, João Carvalho Fonseca has been an important figure in the Primeira Liga this season. A native of Agueda in Portugal, he converted his natural talent into a professional career through hard work and dedication. Standing at 183 cm and weighing 72 kg, this defender has the physical tools to compete at the highest level. His combativeness and defensive intelligence allow him to contain even the most dangerous attackers. Shaped by stints at Benfica U19, Portugal U17, Benfica B and beyond, he brings a wealth of footballing experience to Benfica's dressing room. The silverware in his career — notably Júniores U19, U20 Intercontinental Cup — confirms his ability to perform in the biggest moments. This 2025/2026 term, he is one of the players that Benfica rely on to achieve their objectives in the Primeira Liga. His well-rounded profile and accumulated experience make him one of the most important assets in Benfica's squad.