João Neto

João Neto is a 21-year-old central midfielder at Petrolina, rated 61.1 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (25.6% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Neto.

On the season, Neto graded 1 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 0.205 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Neto, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 61. At 21 Neto is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 26.1 reflects that trajectory.

61.1

Ratingi

a strong, regular top-tier starter

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

25.6%

Minutes

limited game time

0.21

Def. actions / 90

light defensive volume

Output in context · Petrolina finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side

0.21

Def. / 90

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Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

0.21 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume across 7 appearances.

Strengths

Ceiling. High potential at just 21 — room to grow into a bigger role.

Watch points

Game time. Only 25.6% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.

Outlook

Rated 61.1 overall — a strong, regular top-tier starter. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (0.21 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 21 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (97/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow. With this floor already at 21, the ceiling gets tested by a step up in level — one to track.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %25.6%

Available fixtures9 of 9

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 900.205

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Cards / 900.205

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~29), then tapers with age. At 21, Neto sits on 26.1, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Neto's projected Rating — 61.1 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0

Passing

Assists0

Defending

Interceptions1

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1

Red cards0

Transfer history

Ferroviario2024/25 – nowFree Transfer

Petrolina2024/25 – 2024/25Free

Iguatu2023/24 – 2024/25Free

Barbalhauntil 2023/24

About João Neto

João Neto is a 21-year-old central midfielder who plays for Petrolina, born on December 10, 2004. He is from Brazil.

This season

In the current season, João Neto has made 7 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 438 minutes, with 1 yellow card.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates João Neto at 61.1 with a Season form score of 1. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Career

Across 2 recorded seasons, João Neto has totalled 13 club appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists for 2 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2024/25, with 9 appearances for Iguatu.

João Neto's career has also included time at Ferroviario, Iguatu and Barbalha.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.