Defensive Midfield

Joao Palhinha

Tottenham Hotspur

G± - Plus Minus Goals

-0.17 goals

> 150 of 305

GAP - Game Advantage Percentage

+0.3%

> 150 of 305

Team Difference Maker

0 of 24 weeks in team's top 3

In Top 150

38%

9 of 24 weeks in top 150

G± - Plus Minus Goals

GAP - Game Advantage Percentage

About Joao Palhinha

João Palhinha is a Portuguese defensive midfielder known for his commanding presence on the pitch and his exceptional tackling ability. Currently playing for Fulham in the Premier League, Palhinha has established himself as a key figure in their midfield lineup. Born in Lisbon, he began his career with Sporting CP, where he honed his skills and developed into a formidable midfield enforcer. His playing style is characterized by his robust defensive capabilities, excellent positioning, and ability to break up opposition play. Palhinha is also a regular feature in the Portuguese national team, showcasing his talent on the international stage. With his physicality and tactical awareness, he continues to be an integral part of the teams he represents.

Last Games

1 Mar

Tottenham HotspurvsFulham

2:1

22 Feb

Tottenham HotspurvsArsenal

1:4

10 Feb

Tottenham HotspurvsNewcastle United

1:2

7 Feb

Tottenham HotspurvsManchester United

2:0

1 Feb

Tottenham HotspurvsManchester City

2:2

Data explained

What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?

Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.

What is GAP?

GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.