João Neves is a Portuguese professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Portugal national team. A promising talent in European football, he is known for his skills and contributions on the field. His career highlights include representing his country at the international level and playing for a high-profile club like Paris Saint-Germain.
João Neves highlights the importance of winning back possession and reveals Luis Enrique's advice before leaving Benfica. He has become master of steals in PSG's midfield.
In September 2004, João Pedro Gonçalves Neves was born. He is a Portuguese professional footballer.
In 2016, after spending four seasons in Benfica's development center in Algarve, Neves moved to Benfica's main academy.
In December 2020, Neves signed his first professional contract with Benfica.
In 2021-22, Neves was part of the Benfica U19 team that topped their UEFA Youth League group against Dynamo Kyiv, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, eventually winning the tournament.
On August 6, 2022, Neves made his professional debut with Benfica B in a 1–1 LigaPro draw against Académico de Viseu. On August 24, 2022, Neves started in Benfica's 1–0 victory against Peñarol at the 2022 Under-20 Intercontinental Cup.
In December 2022, during the league break for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Neves made his unofficial debut for Benfica's first team in a friendly against Sevilla. He signed a contract extension with Benfica until 2028 on December 21, 2022.
On October 6, 2023, Neves was called up to the Portuguese team for UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches. He debuted on October 16, 2023, replacing Otávio in a 5–0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In 2023, Neves made his senior international debut for Portugal after representing his country at various youth levels.
On August 9, 2023, Neves was named man of the match in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira victory over Porto. On November 12, 2023, he scored a 94th-minute equalizer against Sporting CP and received the Man of the Match award.
On January 1, 2023, Neves debuted for Benfica's senior team. On March 7, 2023, he made his UEFA Champions League debut, providing an assist in a win against Club Brugge.
João Neves was voted as the Primeira Liga's Midfielder of the Month in March 2024 for the second consecutive time after February.
In May 2024, Neves was selected in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024. He debuted in the competition as a starter in a 2–0 loss against Georgia, and Portugal was eliminated in the quarter-finals.
In July 2024, Paris Saint-Germain made an initial bid for Neves of €70 million, which was initially rejected, leading to negotiations and Benfica's confirmation of a received bid.
In August 2024, João Neves joined Paris Saint-Germain for a transfer fee of €60 million after rising through Benfica's youth system.
In October 2023, Neves was called up to the Portuguese team for UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches.
On January 22, 2025, Neves was elected player of the match after a 4–2 Champions League victory over Manchester City, where he scored the decisive goal.
On December 21, 2022, Neves signed a contract extension with Benfica until 2028.
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