João Novais is a professional football player from Portugal, born on July 10, 1993 in Vila Nova de Gaia.

Which team does João Novais play for?

João Novais plays as a Midfielder for Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga.

What are João Novais's career statistics?

Over 10 seasons with 4 teams, João Novais has made 299 appearances, scored 31 goals and provided 19 assists.

How has João Novais performed?

In the 2025 season, João Novais has made 30 appearances, played 1399 minutes, scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists with an average rating of 6.6.

What position does João Novais play?

João Novais plays as a Midfielder. Created :chances chances and made :tackles tackles.

When does João Novais play next?

João Novais will next play for Rio Ave against Benfica on August 10, 2025 at 16:00 at Unknown Venue.

How old is João Novais?

João Novais is 32 years old and is in the experienced veteran of their career.

What are João Novais's physical attributes?

João Novais is 183 cm tall and weighs 77 kg.

What are João Novais's shooting statistics?

João Novais has converted :goals goals from 21 shots this season (33% conversion rate).

What are João Novais's passing statistics?

João Novais has completed :accurate passes out of :total (:accuracy% accuracy).

What is João Novais's disciplinary record?

João Novais has received 2 yellow cards and 0 red cards this season.

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João Novais

Rio Ave (Coach: Petit )

Age

Nationality

Portugal

Height

183 cm

Weight

77 kg

Current Season

Appearances

Goals

Assists

1399

Minutes

Overview Statistics Fixtures

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2024/2025

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga, Taça de Portugal

2023/2024

Games

Goals

Assists

Süper Lig, Cup

2022/2023

Games

Goals

Assists

Al Bataeh (27 Games_short)

SC Braga (0 Games_short)

Alanyaspor (0 Games_short)

Primeira Liga, Pro League +3

2021/2022

Games

Goals

Assists

Alanyaspor (34 Games_short)

SC Braga (0 Games_short)

Primeira Liga, Süper Lig +3

2020/2021

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga, UEFA Europa League +2

2019/2020

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga, UEFA Europa League +2

2018/2019

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga, UEFA Europa League +1

2017/2018

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga, Taça de Portugal

2016/2017

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga, UEFA Europa League

2015/2016

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga

Season	Team	Games	Goals	Assists	Minutes	G/90	Cards
2024/2025 Current	Rio Ave	36	0	0	1,731	0.00	3
2023/2024	Alanyaspor	35	5	2	2,142	0.21	7
2022/2023	Al Bataeh (27) SC Braga (0) Alanyaspor (0)	27	6	0	2,193	0.25	4
2021/2022	Alanyaspor (34) SC Braga (0)	34	3	6	2,212	0.12	7
2020/2021	SC Braga	38	3	2	1,560	0.17	3
2019/2020	SC Braga	38	0	3	1,816	0.00	4 / 1
2018/2019	SC Braga	30	3	2	1,599	0.17	4
2017/2018	Rio Ave	32	9	3	2,389	0.34	4
2016/2017	Rio Ave	13	0	0	443	0.00	1
2015/2016	Rio Ave	16	2	1	732	0.25	5

299

Career_games

Career_goals

Career_assists

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Advanced Metrics

2025/2026 Season

6.6

Avg Rating

Good

Min/Game

1,399 Total_minutes

Goal Involvement

0G + 0A

Total Goals

Total Assists

Goals/Game

Assists/Game

Goal Involvement

Performance Insights

Most Productive: Goal Scorer

Shot Efficiency: Needs Improvement (33.3%)

Discipline Level: Excellent

Playing Time: Squad Player (47min)

Career Timeline - João Novais

10 Seasons

Total Goals

↘ -2 vs First Season

Total Assists

↘ -1 vs First Season

299

Total Appearances

29.9 Per Season

7.7

Peak Rating

6.9 Average

Season Breakdown

2024/2025

Rio Ave

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.6

Rating

1,731 Minutes 48 Min/Game

2023/2024

Alanyaspor

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.9

Rating

2,142 Minutes 61 Min/Game 0.14 Goals/Game

2022/2023

Al Bataeh, Alanyaspor + 1 More

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

2,193 Minutes 81 Min/Game 0.22 Goals/Game

2021/2022

SC Braga, Alanyaspor

Goals

Assists

Apps

7.0

Rating

2,212 Minutes 65 Min/Game 0.09 Goals/Game

2020/2021

SC Braga

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.9

Rating

1,560 Minutes 41 Min/Game 0.08 Goals/Game

2019/2020

SC Braga

Goals

Assists

Apps

7.7

Rating

1,816 Minutes 48 Min/Game

2018/2019

SC Braga

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.9

Rating

1,599 Minutes 53 Min/Game 0.10 Goals/Game

2017/2018

Rio Ave

Goals

Assists

Apps

7.1

Rating

2,389 Minutes 75 Min/Game 0.28 Goals/Game

2016/2017

Rio Ave

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.7

Rating

443 Minutes 34 Min/Game

2015/2016

Rio Ave

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.7

Rating

732 Minutes 46 Min/Game 0.13 Goals/Game

Career Overview

Seasons

299

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Teams

16,817

Minutes

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

Season History

Season	Team	League	Appearances	Goals	Assists	Minutes
2024/2025	Rio Ave	Primeira Liga Taça de Portugal	36	0	0	1,731
2023/2024	Alanyaspor	Süper Lig Cup	35	5	2	2,142
2022/2023	Al Bataeh Alanyaspor SC Braga	Pro League Süper Lig Primeira Liga UEFA Europa League League Cup	27	6	0	2,193
2021/2022	SC Braga Alanyaspor	Primeira Liga UEFA Europa League Süper Lig Taça da Liga Cup	34	3	6	2,212
2020/2021	SC Braga	UEFA Europa League Primeira Liga Taça de Portugal Taça da Liga	38	3	2	1,560
2019/2020	SC Braga	Taça da Liga Primeira Liga Taça de Portugal UEFA Europa League	38	0	3	1,816
2018/2019	SC Braga	Taça de Portugal Primeira Liga UEFA Europa League	30	3	2	1,599
2017/2018	Rio Ave	Taça de Portugal Primeira Liga	32	9	3	2,389
2016/2017	Rio Ave	UEFA Europa League Primeira Liga	13	0	0	443
2015/2016	Rio Ave	Primeira Liga	16	2	1	732