Palhinha
2026
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of Palhinha in Career Mode
Palhinha is a ball-winner at Tottenham Hotspur (83 overall, CDM) — notable at that. At 29 they're at their peak and deliver from matchday one. What sets them apart is their aggression of 91.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should Palhinha have?
Their place is in front of the defence as CDM. Their job is the dirty work: win the ball back, cover the full-backs when they push on and hold their position. They can also play CM. The game also rewards them with their PlayStyle+ in Bruiser and roles like Holding and Centre-half, which reinforce that profile. Technically, they cope well with their weaker foot (4★).
What do they do well?
Where they really hurt you is aggression (91), tackling (86) and strength (86). That era-defining aggression is their signature. And their PlayStyle+ (Bruiser) push that ceiling even higher.
What are they missing?
No obvious holes for what their position asks: a profile without clear cracks.
Are they worth the price?
Worth around 36,6 M€ with 97 K€ wages. Not a bargain, but money well spent if you want a reliable starter from day one. 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 Palhinha's best position?
Their best position is CDM, though they can also play CM.
How high can Palhinha's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (83): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 36,6 M€, with 97 K€ wages.
Do they win the ball back well?
Their reading of the game 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.
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