A biography for Joao Cancelohasn’t been written yet.
“Without a doubt my reference point is Dani Alves. I've been an admirer of his ever since I started playing football. I've been following him since he played for Sevilla. He's written a piece of football history and I think that once he retires he will be regarded as a legend.”
“I love being involved in the attacking phase.”
“In my position, my childhood idol is Daniel Alves.”
“The most important thing is the team. Only then the individual awards arrive.”
“There is a lot of talent in Portugal, in general, but Felix is one of those who can really make a difference.”
“I always like to take risks.”
“Bayern is a club that considers discipline very important; the staff at FC Bayern are very professional - and I can identify with these principles.”
“Kyle Walker is a great player but I think the more competition you have, the better to improve and grow as a player.”
“I want to be successful in everything I do, to show my mother that she can be proud of the son she left behind.”
“In Portugal there is often no work; my father had to go to Switzerland to earn money to support our family.”
“Kyle Walker is a great player, very fast, very strong physically.”
“My biggest idol has always been Ronaldinho Gaucho. He was the player I most liked to see play on television.”
“There's always a certain adjustment period for footballers.”
“I am a Benfiquista at heart.”
“I want to prove to the people and myself that I can adjust to new situations, regardless of the league or the club.”
“It may sound strange but for me the most difficult winger I have faced in the Premier League is Pulisic from Chelsea. He is a very skilful and fast player with the ball with quick dribbles.”
“In the Champions League all teams are strong.”
“Seven was my mum's favourite number and it was the day she was born: 7 February.”