Tottenham Hotspur

João Palhinha

A defensive midfielder who wins duels like a specialist, breaking up play with timing, strength and relentless discipline. He gives Spurs steel in the middle and allows attacking players to breathe.
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Among Premier League 2026/27 midfielders

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29 players

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Brandon Austin
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Defenders

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Jan Paul van Hecke
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Pedro Porro
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5
Marcos Senesi
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Tosin Adarabioyo
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Ben Davies
Age 33
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18
Mateus Fernandes
West Ham United · Age 22
4 apps
30
Rodrigo Bentancur
Uruguay · Age 29
4 apps
16
Sandro Tonali
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14
Archie Gray
Age 20
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20
Mohammed Kudus
Age 26
3 apps
8
Conor Gallagher
Age 26
2 apps
10
James Maddison
Age 29
2 apps
15
Lucas Bergvall
Sweden · Age 20
2 apps
27
Mykhailo Mudryk
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1 app
21
Dejan Kulusevski
Age 26
0 apps
68
Luca Williams-Barnett
Age 17
0 apps
7
Xavi Simons
Age 23
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19
Dominic Solanke
Age 29
4 apps
11
Mathys Tel
Age 21
4 apps
22
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Richarlison
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Wilson Odobert
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João Palhinha: The Midfield agent

Spurs’ defensive anchor, built to win tackles and turn midfield chaos into structure.

Palhinha plays like he lives for the duel. He reads danger early, steps in with authority and stops opponents building rhythm through the centre. Spurs can be open, but with Palhinha sitting in front of the defence, they become harder to break through cleanly, because he blocks lanes and wins second balls relentlessly.

He also gives Spurs balance. His positioning allows others to roam, his tackling allows Spurs to reset, and his discipline keeps the team from being stretched too easily. In a league where midfield battles decide points, Palhinha brings Spurs the steel that stops matches slipping away.

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