João Simões
2030 · clause 9,9 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of João Simões in Career Mode
João Simões is a central midfielder at Sporting CP (69 overall, CM) — run-of-the-mill at that. At 18 with 14 points of headroom up to 83, they're one of the most serious bets on the future you can sign.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play João Simões?
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 CAM. The game also rewards them with roles like Box-to-Box, which reinforce that profile.
What do they do well?
Their best assets are stamina (75) and short passing (72). Their stamina is reliable and it's the trait to build their game around.
Do they have weaknesses?
For their role there's no weakness of note; a very well-rounded player.
Are they a good buy?
Their market price sits around 3,8 M€, with 7 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 69 with a ceiling of 83 — 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 Simões's best position?
Their best position is CM, though they can also play CAM.
How high can João Simões's rating go?
Their potential is 83. They start from 69, so they can rise +14 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 3,8 M€, with 7 K€ wages.
Are they reliable on the ball?
Their short passing is 72 — run-of-the-mill for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
Pace
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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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