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João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays either as a right back, left back or right winger for Premier League club Manchester City and the Portugal national team.
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Birthday : 27 May 1994. Place of birth : Barreiro, Portugal.
After coming through Benfica's youth academy, Cancelo began playing for the club's reserve side in 2012 and was promoted to the first team two years later.
During his stint with Bianconeri, Cancelo won the league and the Supercoppa Italiana in his first and only season.
Cancelo made his senior debut for Portugal in 2016 after previously being capped by the nations's all youth team levels, winning 75 caps and scoring three goals overall.
After coming through Benfica's youth academy, Cancelo began playing for the club's reserve side in 2012 and was promoted to the first team two years later.
During his stint with Bianconeri, Cancelo won the league and the Supercoppa Italiana in his first and only season.
Cancelo made his senior debut for Portugal in 2016 after previously being capped by the nations's all youth team levels, winning 75 caps and scoring three goals overall.
Born in Barreiro, Setúbal District, Cancelo started playing football with local club Barreirense.
On 28 July 2012, Cancelo made his debut with Benfica's first team in a friendly against Gil Vicente where he played the full 90 minutes as a right back.
Cancelo played his first competitive game with Benfica's main squad on 25 January 2014, coming on as a late substitute in the 1-0 home success against Gil Vicente for the Taça da Liga, which was later won.
On 20 August 2014, Cancelo joined Valencia on a one-year loan deal with the option to purchase for €15 million.
Cancelo's performances helped Valencia reach Champions League, leading on 25 May, Cancelo agreeing to a permanent contract with the Spanish club until 30 June 2021, for a transfer fee of €15 million.
On 28 July 2012, Cancelo made his debut with Benfica's first team in a friendly against Gil Vicente where he played the full 90 minutes as a right back.
Cancelo played his first competitive game with Benfica's main squad on 25 January 2014, coming on as a late substitute in the 1-0 home success against Gil Vicente for the Taça da Liga, which was later won.
On 20 August 2014, Cancelo joined Valencia on a one-year loan deal with the option to purchase for €15 million.
Cancelo's performances helped Valencia reach Champions League, leading on 25 May, Cancelo agreeing to a permanent contract with the Spanish club until 30 June 2021, for a transfer fee of €15 million.
In the following season, Cancelo became a starter earning his debut in the UEFA Champions League on 16 September, where he scored his first goal for Los Che in a 2-3 home loss to Zenit Saint Petersburg.
On 2 December, Cancelo scored his first goal Copa del Rey in a 3-1 victory over Barakaldo.
In the 2016-17 season, Cancelo performances slightly got worse with Cancelo making some errors leading him to commit a penalty in Valencia's first league match in a 2-4 loss against Las Palmas.
Cancelo made a "Shush" gesture towards Valencia's fans, who criticized him for his defensive errors, but he immediately apologized for the gesture.
On 22 August 2017, Cancelo joined Inter Milan on a one-year loan deal until 30 June 2018 with the option of making the move permanent.
After a few weeks of adaptation in the Serie A, Cancelo made his debut as a starter at the Coppa Italia in a home victory against Pordenone.
On 2 December, Cancelo scored his first goal Copa del Rey in a 3-1 victory over Barakaldo.
In the 2016-17 season, Cancelo performances slightly got worse with Cancelo making some errors leading him to commit a penalty in Valencia's first league match in a 2-4 loss against Las Palmas.
Cancelo made a "Shush" gesture towards Valencia's fans, who criticized him for his defensive errors, but he immediately apologized for the gesture.
On 22 August 2017, Cancelo joined Inter Milan on a one-year loan deal until 30 June 2018 with the option of making the move permanent.
After a few weeks of adaptation in the Serie A, Cancelo made his debut as a starter at the Coppa Italia in a home victory against Pordenone.
Despite his good performances during the season, the club opted to not buy Cancelo.
On 27 June 2018, Cancelo was signed by Juventus on a five-year contract for €40.4 million, making his domestic league debut on 18 August in a 3-2 away win against Chievo Verona.
On 6 October, Cancelo provided an assist for Rodrigo Bentancur in a 2-0 away win over Udinese.
On 7 December, Cancelo provided an assist for Mario Mandžukić in a 1-0 home win over against his former club Inter Milan in the Derby d'Italia.
On 10 April 2019 Cancelo provided an assist for his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo in a 1-1 away draw in the first leg of Juventus' Champions League quarter-final against Ajax, on 10 April.
On 27 June 2018, Cancelo was signed by Juventus on a five-year contract for €40.4 million, making his domestic league debut on 18 August in a 3-2 away win against Chievo Verona.
On 6 October, Cancelo provided an assist for Rodrigo Bentancur in a 2-0 away win over Udinese.
On 7 December, Cancelo provided an assist for Mario Mandžukić in a 1-0 home win over against his former club Inter Milan in the Derby d'Italia.
On 10 April 2019 Cancelo provided an assist for his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo in a 1-1 away draw in the first leg of Juventus' Champions League quarter-final against Ajax, on 10 April.
Four days later, Cancelo played in the Scudetto-clinching match against rivals Fiorentina, as Juventus won their eighth successive league title after a 2-1 home triumph.
On 7 August 2019, Cancelo joined Premier League champions Manchester City in a six-year deal worth £27.4 million plus Danilo being sent to Juventus in part-exchange, equalling to £60 million, making him the most expensive right-back ever.
On 25 August 2019, Cancelo made his Premier League debut against Bournemouth appearing as a late substitute for Kyle Walker in a 3-1 victory.
On 18 December 2019, Cancelo scored his first goal for City in a 3-1 away win over Oxford United in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup.
Initially, Cancelo struggle during his first season in the club, looking out of position the matches he played and failed to seal a starting spot in the team, competing against Kyle Waler for a right-back spot.
On 7 August 2019, Cancelo joined Premier League champions Manchester City in a six-year deal worth £27.4 million plus Danilo being sent to Juventus in part-exchange, equalling to £60 million, making him the most expensive right-back ever.
On 25 August 2019, Cancelo made his Premier League debut against Bournemouth appearing as a late substitute for Kyle Walker in a 3-1 victory.
On 18 December 2019, Cancelo scored his first goal for City in a 3-1 away win over Oxford United in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup.
Initially, Cancelo struggle during his first season in the club, looking out of position the matches he played and failed to seal a starting spot in the team, competing against Kyle Waler for a right-back spot.
After impressing coach Pep Guardiola, following the return to football during project restart, Guardiola converted Cancelo to a left-back, impressing in his new role, most notably on 7 August 2020, in a second leg round of 16 tie in the UEFA Champions League against Real Madrid, which resulted in a 2-1 victory for Manchester City, which saw them progress into the quarter finals following a first leg victory.
On 17 October 2020, Cancelo made his first league start for the new season after an injury in a 1-0 home win over Arsenal.
On 3 November 2020, Cancelo scored his first Champions League goal for City in a 3-0 home win over Olympiacos in the group stage.
On 26 January 2021, Cancelo scored his first league goal for City in a 5-0 away win over West Bromwich Albion.
On 17 October 2020, Cancelo made his first league start for the new season after an injury in a 1-0 home win over Arsenal.
On 3 November 2020, Cancelo scored his first Champions League goal for City in a 3-0 home win over Olympiacos in the group stage.
On 26 January 2021, Cancelo scored his first league goal for City in a 5-0 away win over West Bromwich Albion.
On 24 February 2021, Cancelo was named man of the match, after providing an assist to Bernardo Silva in Manchester City's 2-0 away win over Borussia Mönchengladbach in the first leg of the round of 16 tie.
On 17 October 2021, Cancelo scored his first goal of the season for City in a 6-3 home Champions League group stage win against RB Leipzig.
On 3 November, Cancelo provided a hat-trick of assists for Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus in a 4-1 Champions League group stage home victory against Club Brugge, leading him to be named man of the match.
On 6 November, in the Manchester derby, Cancelo created both goals in a 2-0 derby victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford, forcing an Eric Bailly own goal and providing an assist for Bernardo Silva, for his fifth assist of the season in two games.
With the under-20s, Cancelo appeared at the 2013 FIFA World Cup and the 2014 Toulon Tournament.
Regarded as a promising player in the media, Cancelo is mainly known for his speed, energy and offensive capabilities, as well as his technique, dribbling skills, creativity and crossing ability.
In his second season in Manchester City, under manager Pep Guardiola, Cancelo was developed into one of his hybrid players, who plays both at full-back and in central midfield in the same game.
During City's 4-3-3 formation, when out of possession, Cancelo moved into central midfield alongside Rodri, leaving five players to form their attacking line.
On 17 October 2021, Cancelo scored his first goal of the season for City in a 6-3 home Champions League group stage win against RB Leipzig.
On 3 November, Cancelo provided a hat-trick of assists for Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus in a 4-1 Champions League group stage home victory against Club Brugge, leading him to be named man of the match.
On 6 November, in the Manchester derby, Cancelo created both goals in a 2-0 derby victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford, forcing an Eric Bailly own goal and providing an assist for Bernardo Silva, for his fifth assist of the season in two games.
With the under-20s, Cancelo appeared at the 2013 FIFA World Cup and the 2014 Toulon Tournament.
Regarded as a promising player in the media, Cancelo is mainly known for his speed, energy and offensive capabilities, as well as his technique, dribbling skills, creativity and crossing ability.
In his second season in Manchester City, under manager Pep Guardiola, Cancelo was developed into one of his hybrid players, who plays both at full-back and in central midfield in the same game.
During City's 4-3-3 formation, when out of possession, Cancelo moved into central midfield alongside Rodri, leaving five players to form their attacking line.
If City play centrally, Cancelo is often their target - he has proved brilliant at receiving in central midfield and progressing play with daring and accurate forward passes.
Cancelo retaliated in self-defense and suffered facial injuries, but said that his family was safe.
Cancelo retaliated in self-defense and suffered facial injuries, but said that his family was safe.
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