João Moutinho
2026 · clause 7,8 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of João Moutinho in Career Mode
João Moutinho is a central midfielder at Sporting Clube de Braga (77 overall, CM) — good at that. At 38 they've seen it all: an emergency or leadership signing, not a project. What sets them apart is their short passing of 85.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should João Moutinho have?
Their place is in central midfield as CM. Put them in charge of the tempo; they shine passing and organising more than arriving in the box. They can also play CDM. The game also rewards them with roles like Deep-Lying playmaker and Box-to-Box, which reinforce that profile. Technically, they cope well with their weaker foot (4★).
What do they do well?
Their best assets are short passing (85), long passing (83) and composure (83). That elite short passing is their signature.
Do they have weaknesses?
For their role there's no weakness of note; a very well-rounded player.
Are they worth the price?
Their market price sits around 3,9 M€, with 15 K€ in wages. At their age their value only drops: negotiate and don't tie a long contract. They're also out of contract soon (2026), so you can push in talks or grab them almost free at the end of the season.
What is João Moutinho's best position?
Their best position is CM, though they can also play CDM.
How high can João Moutinho's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (77): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 3,9 M€, with 15 K€ wages.
Are they reliable on the ball?
Their short passing is 85 — top-tier for their position.
Career Mode performance
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Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
Specialities and traits
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