João Neves

João Neves made an immediate impression at Benfica as a teenager, displaying a maturity in midfield — sharp pressing, quick decision-making, and an ability to win the ball cleanly — that prompted PSG to pay a significant fee to sign him in 2024. Still only 21, he has adapted quickly to the demands of a major European club and is already a fixture in Portugal's squad. His energy and defensive instincts in midfield complement the more creative players around him in the Seleção setup. He represents the next generation of Portuguese midfield talent, and his ceiling remains genuinely difficult to predict.