João Cancelo

João Cancelo: biography

João Cancelo is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a full-back or as a wing-back for Manchester City and the Portugal national team.

Childhood and youth

João Cancelo was born on May 27,1994 in Barreiro, Portugal. He began playing football at a young age. He was a talented player from an early age and was quickly scouted by local clubs. He joined the youth academy of S.C. Barreirense, where he developed his skills and quickly caught the attention of scouts from larger clubs. In 2012, he joined the Benfica academy, where he continued to impress and was soon promoted to the first team. His talent and potential were quickly recognized, and he went on to have a successful career in Portugal, Spain, and Italy before joining Manchester City in 2019. Cancelo's childhood and youth laid the foundation for his successful professional career, and he is widely regarded as one of the most talented right-backs of his generation.

Football career

Benfica

João Cancelo began his professional football career with Portuguese club Benfica in 2012. He was promoted from the club's youth academy to the first team and quickly established himself as a regular player. In his first season with the club, he helped them win the Primeira Liga, the Portuguese cup, and reach the final of the UEFA Europa League. He continued to impress at Benfica and was known for his versatility, dribbling ability, and attacking prowess.

Valencia

In 2014 João Cancelo joined Spanish club Valencia after two successful seasons with Portuguese club Benfica. He was an instant success in Valencia, quickly establishing himself as a key player for the team. He was known for his versatility, dribbling ability, and attacking prowess and was a key player for the team both in defense and in attack. Despite his success in Valencia, he was signed by Italian club Juventus after just one season with the club. Despite his short stint at Valencia, Cancelo's time with the club was a successful one and helped establish him as one of the most talented right-backs in Europe.

Juventus

In 2015 João joined Italian club Juventus after one successful season with Spanish club Valencia. He was a key player for the club, known for his versatility, dribbling ability, and attacking prowess. He played a crucial role in helping the team win Serie A in each of his three seasons with the club, as well as reach the final of the UEFA Champions League in 2017. Cancelo's performances for Juventus earned him recognition as one of the best right-backs in Europe, and he was signed by Manchester City in 2019. Despite his short stint at Juventus, he remains a highly regarded player by fans of the club, and his time there helped establish him as one of the best defenders in the world.

Manchester City

João joined English club Manchester City in 2019 after three successful seasons with Italian club Juventus. He quickly established himself as a key player for the team, known for his versatility, dribbling ability, and attacking prowess. He played an important role in helping Manchester City win the Premier League in both the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 seasons, as well as the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup in 2020. Cancelo's performances for Manchester City have earned him recognition as one of the best right-backs in the world, and he is considered one of the most important players in the team's recent success. Despite his short time at the club, he remains a fan favorite and an integral part of the team.

International football career

João Cancelo has been a key player for the Portuguese national team since his debut in 2014. He was part of the Portuguese squad that won the 2016 UEFA European Championship and reached the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He is known for his versatility, dribbling ability, and attacking prowess, and is considered one of the best right-backs in the world. Cancelo's performances for the national team have earned him recognition as one of Portugal's most important players, and he remains an integral part of the team's success both in qualification and in major international tournaments. He has made over 50 appearances for Portugal and continues to be an important player for the team.

Personal life

João is dating his girlfriend Daniela Machado. Daniela gave birth to their daughter in 2019.

Despite his success on the field, Cancelo is known for his humble and down-to-earth personality. He is highly regarded by his teammates and fans for his work ethic and dedication to the sport. Off the field, Cancelo is involved in various charitable initiatives and is considered a role model for young players.

Honors

Here is a list of some of João Cancelo's notable honors and awards:

• Primeira Liga winner (2013-2014, 2014-2015)
• Taca de Portugal winner (2013-2014)
• UEFA European Championship winner (2016)
• Serie A winner (2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019)
• Coppa Italia winner (2017-2018)
• Supercoppa Italiana winner (2018)
• UEFA Champions League runner-up (2017-2018)
• Carabao Cup winner (2020)
• FA Cup winner (2020)
• Premier League winner (2019-2020, 2020-2021)