Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Rio Ave.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primeira Liga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6.25 |
 Division 1at Al Jabalain | 18 | 7 | 7 | 0 | — |
 King's Cupat Al Jabalain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Scout report
João Novais is a 33-year-old central midfielder at Rio Ave, rated 10.5 overall by Field Insider's model. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (1.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Novais.
On the season, Novais graded 0 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 2 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 9 → 0). Over the 5 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2023/24.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 11. At 33 Novais is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 1.4 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2023/24 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · Rio Ave finished 12th of 18 · a mid-table side
2 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume across 2 appearances.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 1.5% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
Rated 10.5 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
