João Veloso
2028 · clause 5,3 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of João Veloso in Career Mode
João Veloso is a central midfielder at SL Benfica (65 overall, CM) — a bit short at that. They're 20 with a ceiling of 79: with minutes, in two or three seasons they're a different player.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should João Veloso have?
Their place is in central midfield as CM. They're the engine of midfield: circulate the ball, start moves and connect defence to attack. Surround them with legs that run for them. The game also rewards them with roles like Box-to-Box, which reinforce that profile.
What are their strengths?
Their best assets are ball control (68) and short passing (67). Their ball control is decent and it's the trait to build their game around.
Where do they struggle?
Where they struggle: reading of the game (55). Nothing the right system and teammates can't cover.
Are they worth the price?
Their market price sits around 2 M€, with 5 K€ in wages. A project signing: cheap for what they can become, so the margin is on your side.
How much will they grow?
They start from 65 with a ceiling of 79 — that's +14 of headroom. They're young, so they'll grow fast with games: the big jump comes before 23. Give them continuity and a good role so that potential doesn't stay on paper.
What is João Veloso's best position?
Their best position is CM.
How high can João Veloso's rating go?
Their potential is 79. They start from 65, so they can rise +14 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 2 M€, with 5 K€ wages.
Are they reliable on the ball?
Their short passing is 67 — a bit short for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
Pace
Shooting
Passing
Dribbling
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Physical
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Skill
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Mentality
Defending
By pitch position
Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
Specialities and traits
No specialities or traits recorded for this player.
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