118 TWG JOAO NEVES

Position: CM

Alt Position: CDM

Height: 174 CM

Stamina:

Skill Moves:

Weak Foot:

Stats

Base Stats

Max Stats

140 Pace

127 Shooting

144 Passing

144 Dribbling

139 Defending

126 Physical

184 Pace

148 Shooting

199 Passing

183 Dribbling

185 Defending

167 Physical

Work Rate: High/High

Traits:

Skill Points [Recommended]:

2x Box-To-Box 1x PASSING 1x DEFENDING 1x PHYSICAL

Shards: 13,110

Detail Review

Pace

His pace is pretty good and effective in transitions for a midfielder. He moves well between attack and defence, helping him stay involved throughout the game. While he is not a pace merchant, his movement across midfield feels quick enough to cover spaces, support attacks, and recover defensively when needed.

(9.4/10)

Passing

His short passing is excellent for build-up play, while long passes and through balls are very accurate. Creativity is also decent, helping him spot attacking runs well. A huge advantage is the Bullet Pass playstyle, which allows him to deliver rapid driven ground passes that can break defensive lines and speed up attacks instantly.

(9.5/10)

Dribbling

His dribbling is decent but nothing extraordinary. His ball control is reliable enough to keep possession under pressure, while turning ability and agility feel average. He doesn't feel particularly smooth on the ball, and the 3* skill moves are an additional limitation, preventing ability to perform useful skill moves like Lane Change.

(7.9/10)

Shooting

His finishing is actually quite decent when he gets into attacking positions. However, his shot power feels average, reducing the threat of long-range shots. The 3* weak foot is another noticeable drawback, as it can lead to missed opportunities in important situations and limits his shooting reliability.

(7.9/10)

Defending

His tackling and marking are both very good, but what truly stands out is his elite defensive awareness. He reads the game exceptionally well and constantly positions himself to intercept passes. His ability to win possession through crucial interceptions makes him extremely valuable defensively.

(9.7/10)

Physical

Physicality is one of his weaker areas. His raw strength is not particularly high, and his shorter height can sometimes work against him in midfield battles. As a result, he may get pushed off the ball in shoulder-to-shoulder duels against stronger opponents.

(8.3/10)

Stamina

With 5* stamina, consistency is never a concern. He comfortably lasts the entire match while maintaining his effectiveness in both attacking and defensive phases. For a midfielder of his type, this stamina level is a massive advantage.

(10/10)

Positioning

His positioning is excellent on both sides of the pitch. Thanks to his High/High workrate, he remains involved in attack and defence throughout the game. He positions himself well to intercept passes defensively while also supporting attacks whenever opportunities arise.

(9.8/10)

Overall Rating: 9.1/10

Final Verdict

118 TWG João Neves is a midfield engine with great passing, exceptional defensive awareness, and outstanding stamina. His physicality, and 3* skill moves & weakfoot are noticeable weaknesses. Overall, he is a top-tier midfield controller, who is more suitable to be played as a CDM, rather than at CM.

Practical Test