João
Gomes

Central midfielder · age 25 · Brazil · 5 ft 9 in (1.76 m) · contract to Jun 2031

Apps
7
Goals
0
Assists
1
Rating
6.50
2026/27

Edson
Álvarez

Central midfielder · age 29 · Mexico · 6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)

Apps
12
Goals
0
Assists
1
Rating
6.95
2025/26
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Attributes for this season · 2026/27 need enough league minutes; neither has that yet. Try another period.

No league minutes for Álvarez in 2026/27, so there are no per-90 numbers to put side by side. Try another period.

Where they play

Positions in their recent starts

João GomesEdson Álvarez
João Gomes
CMAMDMRBRM

Central midfielder 93% · Attacking midfielder 4% · Defensive midfielder 1%

Edson Álvarez
CMDMCB

Central midfielder 66% · Defensive midfielder 28% · Centre-back 6%

Career

League seasons in the competitions we cover

João GomesEdson Álvarez
182League apps255
7League goals16
6League assists9
0.04Goals per game0.06
1848Minutes per goalfewer is better1162
Passes completed a game, season by season
  1. 31
    21
    16/17
  2. 19
    31
    17/18
  3. 26
    34
    18/19
  4. 31
    12
    19/20
  5. 22
    42
    1124
    20/21
  6. 28
    49
    1931
    21/22
  7. 27
    69
    4031
    22/23
  8. 30
    33
    3431
    23/24
  9. 38
    30
    3628
    24/25
  10. 36
    38
    3512
    25/26
  11. 21
    7
    26/27

Each pair: passes completed a game above, league games below. By the year each season began.

The tale of the tape

League careers in the competitions we cover

João GomesEdson Álvarez
25
Age
29
5 ft 9 in (1.76 m)
Height
6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)
Right
Foot
Right
Jun 2031
Contract to
–
8
League seasons
10
1
League titles
2
£38m, 2026
Last move
€38m, 2023

League matches in the competitions we cover. Cups, Europe and internationals aren’t included. Fees are reported figures, credited on each player’s page.