João Carlos Vilaça Teixeira
Portugal | Midfielder | Shanghai Shenhua
João Carlos Vilaça Teixeira, 33, is a footballer from Portugal playing as Midfielder for Shanghai Shenhua. Vilaça Teixeira was born in Braga, Portugal. In the 2026/27 Super League season Vilaça Teixeira has 9 appearances with 3 goals and 1 assists in 589 minutes at an average rating of 7.61.
Profile
- Full name
- João Carlos Vilaça Teixeira
- Age
- 33
- Born
- 18 January 1993 | Braga | Portugal
- Nationality
- Portugal
- Height
- 176
- Weight
- 69
- Position
- Midfielder
- Shirt number
- 10
- Current club
- Shanghai Shenhua
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Shanghai Shenhua | Super League | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 0 | 7.61 |
| 2025 | Shanghai Shenhua | AFC Champions League Elite | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | 7.19 |
| 25/26 | Shanghai Shenhua | Super League | 27 | 6 | 3 | — | 7 | 0 | 7.46 |
| 25/26 | Shanghai Shenhua | FA Cup | 24 | 1 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 | 6.82 |
| 25/26 | Shanghai Shenhua | Super Cup | 20 | 5 | 2 | — | 8 | 1 | 7.45 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 3 won
- Super Cup 2× 2025 · 2024 China PR
- FA Cup 1× 2023 China PR
Runner-up finishes
- Chinese Super League 1× | 2024 | China PR
- League Cup 1× | 2015/2016 | England
- Premier League 1× | 2013/2014 | England
- Primeira Liga 1× | 2016/2017 | Portugal
- QSL Cup 1× | 2022/2023 | Qatar
- UEFA Europa League 1× | 2015/2016 | Europe
Clubs | 11
-
Shanghai Shenhua
Apr 2023 – present
Free
-
UMM Salal
Jul 2022 – Apr 2023
-
Famalicao
Jan 2022 – Jul 2022
Free
-
Feyenoord
Sep 2020 – Jan 2022
-
Guimaraes
Jul 2018 – Sep 2020
-
SC Braga
Aug 2017 – Jul 2018
Loan
-
FC Porto
Jul 2016 – Aug 2017
Free
-
Liverpool
Jun 2015 – Jul 2016
-
Brighton
Aug 2014 – Jun 2015
Loan
-
Liverpool
Jan 2014 – Aug 2014
-
Brentford
Sep 2013 – Jan 2014
Loan
Injury and Suspension History
- Broken Leg : 14 December 2020 to 27 February 2021
- Knock : 26 October 2020 to 4 November 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does João Carlos Vilaça Teixeira play?
João Carlos Vilaça Teixeira plays as Midfielder.
Which team does João Carlos Vilaça Teixeira play for?
João Carlos Vilaça Teixeira plays for Shanghai Shenhua in the Super League.
How many goals has João Carlos Vilaça Teixeira scored this season?
João Carlos Vilaça Teixeira has scored 3 goals in 9 appearances in the Super League 2026/27 season.
How old is João Carlos Vilaça Teixeira?
João Carlos Vilaça Teixeira is 32 years old and comes from Portugal.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 07:26 UTC