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João Novais
Central midfielder Al Najma Division 1 Standard

João Novais stats 2026/27

João Novais ranks top 1% for goals + assists and top 3% for shots among central midfielders at a similar level on current form.

  • Age 33
  • Nationality Portugal
  • Height 183 cm
  • Last match 5 days ago
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Appearances
11
11 starts
Goals
9
32 shots
Assists
3
26 key passes
Minutes
972
Rating
7.84
average

Division 1 2026/27 · Al Najma

Strengths & weaknessesCurrent form, compared with other central midfielders at a similar level

Strengths

  • Goals + assists1.01 per 90 Top 1%
  • Shots2.90 per 90 Top 3%
  • Key passes2.64 per 90 Top 3%

Weaknesses

  • Final-third passes0.20 per 90 Bottom 3%
  • Ball security (possession lost)17.24 per 90 Bottom 4%
  • Ball recoveries0.71 per 90 Bottom 5%

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João Novais FAQs

How many goals has João Novais scored this season?

João Novais has scored 9 goals and provided 3 assists in 11 appearances (972 minutes) for Al Najma in the Division 1 2026/27 season.

What position does João Novais play?

João Novais plays as a central midfielder for Al Najma. OddAlerts benchmarks João Novais against 3,680 central midfielders at a similar level.

What are João Novais's strengths?

On current form, João Novais's strongest areas compared with other central midfielders are goals + assists (top 1%, 1.01 per 90), shots (top 3%, 2.90 per 90) and key passes (top 3%, 2.64 per 90).

What is João Novais's average rating this season?

João Novais averages a match rating of 7.84 across 11 appearances this season.

Which players are similar to João Novais?

The players with the most similar statistical profile to João Novais on current form are Xander van der Velde (Helmond Sport), Jano Monserrate (Jong Ajax) and David Tijanic (Al Adalah).