João Félix

About

Portuguese professional football player who plays formerly played as a forward for La Liga club Barcelona, and joined the Premier League club Chelsea FC in August 2024. He is also known for having played as a midfielder on several Portuguese youth national teams including the under 18, 19, and 21 squads. In 2019, he signed a seven-year contract with Atlético Madrid. In August 2024, he returned to playing to Chelsea FC. 

Before Fame

He first started his youth career playing for the Os Pestinhas club in 2007. He then moved to Porto the following year and Benfica in 2015. His senior career started with the Benfica B team in 2016 and he joined their first senior squad in 2018. 

Trivia

He is known for having won the Campeonato Nacional de Juniores during the 2017-2018 season with the Benfica club. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Viseu, Portugal. In 2019, he began dating model Margarida Corceiro; they later split in June of 2023. His brother is soccer player Hugo Félix.

Associated With

Other Benfica players also known for their work as a midfielder include Nico Gaitan and Felipe Augusto.