João Félix
{{short description|Portuguese footballer (born 1999)}}
{{Portuguese name|Félix|Sequeira}}
{{EngvarB|date=December 2022}}
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{{Infobox football biography
| name = João Félix
| image = João Felix 2019 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Félix warming up for an Atlético Madrid match in 2019
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|11|10|df=y}}{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/276350/joao-felix |title=João Félix |publisher=ESPN |access-date=2 March 2020 |archive-date=2 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702023228/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/276350/joao-felix |url-status=live }}
| birth_place = Viseu, Portugal
| position = Attacking midfielder, forward
| currentclub = AC Milan
(on loan from Chelsea)
| clubnumber = 79
| youthyears1 = 2007–2008
| youthclubs1 = Os Pestinhas
| youthyears2 = 2008–2015
| youthclubs2 = Porto
| youthyears3 = 2014–2015
| youthclubs3 = → Padroense (loan)
| youthyears4 = 2015–2018
| youthclubs4 = Benfica
| years1 = 2016–2018
| clubs1 = Benfica B
| caps1 = 30
| goals1 = 7
| years2 = 2018–2019
| clubs2 = Benfica
| caps2 = 26
| goals2 = 15
| years3 = 2019–2024
| clubs3 = Atlético Madrid
| caps3 = 96
| goals3 = 25
| years4 = 2023
| clubs4 = → Chelsea (loan)
| caps4 = 16
| goals4 = 4
| years5 = 2023–2024
| clubs5 = → Barcelona (loan)
| caps5 = 30
| goals5 = 7
| years6 = 2024–
| clubs6 = Chelsea
| caps6 = 12
| goals6 = 1
| years7 = 2025–
| clubs7 = → AC Milan (loan)
| caps7 = 11
| goals7 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2017
| nationalteam1 = Portugal U18
| nationalcaps1 = 2
| nationalgoals1 = 2
| nationalyears2 = 2018
| nationalteam2 = Portugal U19
| nationalcaps2 = 2
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 2017–2018
| nationalteam3 = Portugal U21
| nationalcaps3 = 10
| nationalgoals3 = 4
| nationalyears4 = 2019–
| nationalteam4 = Portugal
| nationalcaps4 = 45
| nationalgoals4 = 9
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's football}}
{{medalCountry|{{fb|POR}}}}
{{medalCompetition|UEFA Nations League}}
{{medal|Winner|2019 Portugal|}}
| club-update = 12:45, 27 April 2025 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 23:15, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
}}
João Félix Sequeira ({{IPA|pt|ʒuˈɐ̃w ˈfɛliks}};{{refn|group=n|Félix himself pronounces this name as {{IPA|pt|ˈfɛliks|}},{{cite news|last=Pinto Miguel|first=Inês|date=13 September 2019|title=Félix ou Félis? Calma, o João explica|trans-title=Félix or Félis? Relax, João explains it|url=https://jornaleconomico.pt/noticias/felix-ou-felis-calma-o-joao-explica-489365/|language=pt|work=Jornal Económico|access-date=30 July 2023|archive-date=30 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730183423/https://jornaleconomico.pt/noticias/felix-ou-felis-calma-o-joao-explica-489365/|url-status=live}}{{cite tweet|user=goal|author=GOAL|number=1632848831057371142|title=You've been saying Joao Felix's name wrong 😅 https://t.co/0xqsohl0y9"|accessdate=25 March 2023}} but this name is also pronounced {{IPA|pt|ˈfɛliʃ|}}.{{cite web |url=https://ciberduvidas.iscte-iul.pt/aberturas/tipos-de-texto-o-nome-felix-os-lusismos-do-ingles-o-escritor-nelson-rodrigues-e-a-diversidade-lingui/2413 |title=Tipos de texto, o (sempre mal dito) nome Félix, 10 lusismos do inglês, e algumas das expressões mais saborosas de Nelson Rodrigues |date=4 February 2019 |website=Ciberdúvidas da Língua Portuguesa |publisher=ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon |language=pt |trans-title=Types of text, the (always badly spelt) Félix name, 10 English lusismos, and some of the tastiest expressions of Nelson Rodrigues |access-date=5 March 2019 |archive-date=6 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306044811/https://ciberduvidas.iscte-iul.pt/aberturas/tipos-de-texto-o-nome-felix-os-lusismos-do-ingles-o-escritor-nelson-rodrigues-e-a-diversidade-lingui/2413 |url-status=live }}}} born 10 November 1999) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Serie A club AC Milan, on loan from Premier League club Chelsea, and the Portugal national team.
Félix initially trained at Porto's youth academy, before moving to rivals Benfica in 2015. He began playing for the latter's reserve team a year later and was promoted to the first team in 2018, making his debut at age 17. He helped Benfica win the league title in his first and only season with them. In 2019, at age 19, Félix signed with Atlético Madrid for a club-record transfer worth €126 million (£113 million), the fourth-most expensive football transfer. With Atlético, he won the 2020–21 La Liga and over the following years, he had loan spells with Chelsea and Barcelona, before rejoining Chelsea permanently in 2024.
Félix is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at under-18, under-19, and under-21 levels. He earned his first senior cap in 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals, winning the inaugural edition of the competition on home soil. He went on to represent his country at UEFA Euro 2020, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and Euro 2024.
Club career
=Early career=
Félix started playing football at Os Pestinhas in 2007 before joining the youth ranks of FC Porto a year later at age eight.{{cite news |url=https://www.dn.pt/desportos/benfica-segura-joao-felix-o-miudo-franzino-que-nao-foi-aproveitado-pelo-fc-porto-10114601.html |title=João Félix, o miúdo franzino que o FC Porto não aproveitou |trans-title=João Félix, the skinny kid that Porto did not take advantage of |newspaper=Diário de Notícias |language=pt |last1=Fernandes |first1=Nuno |date=5 November 2018 |access-date=8 March 2020 |archive-date=15 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415171836/https://www.dn.pt/desportos/benfica-segura-joao-felix-o-miudo-franzino-que-nao-foi-aproveitado-pelo-fc-porto-10114601.html |url-status=live }} After Félix moved to Porto, he faced challenges such as extensive schedules including daily shuttle hours between Viseu and Porto.{{cite web |last=Pereira |first=Sérgio |date=27 September 2018 |title=João Félix, a história do miúdo que cresceu muito depressa |trans-title=João Félix, the story of the kid who grew up very quickly. |url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/reportagem/benfica/joao-felix-a-historia-do-miudo-que-cresceu-muito-depressa |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112013942/https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/reportagem/benfica/joao-felix-a-historia-do-miudo-que-cresceu-muito-depressa |archive-date=12 November 2020 |access-date=15 April 2020 |website=Maisfutebol |language=pt}} He moved out of his parents' house at age 12 to live near Porto's youth training grounds; in a later interview, Félix revealed that during this time he considered quitting football due to the lack of playing time, but his father convinced him to pursue his career.{{cite web |url=https://www.dn.pt/desportos/joao-felix-acho-que-penso-um-bocado-mais-a-frente-10643175.html |title=João Félix: "Acho que penso um bocado mais à frente" |newspaper=Diário de Notícias |first=Nuno |last=Tavares |date=4 March 2019 |language=pt |access-date=15 April 2020 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512084704/https://www.dn.pt/desportos/joao-felix-acho-que-penso-um-bocado-mais-a-frente-10643175.html |url-status=live }} Félix was released by Porto in 2014 because of his slight frame (he denied these claims and said he left of his own volition){{Cite news |last=Law |first=Matt |date=22 February 2021 |title=Interview: Joao Felix on his admiration for Mason Mount, being Portugal's Golden Boy and joining the Mbappe v Haaland rivalry |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/02/22/interviewjoao-felix-admiration-mason-mount-portugals-golden/ |access-date=22 February 2021 |issn=0307-1235 |archive-date=22 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210222160536/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/02/22/interviewjoao-felix-admiration-mason-mount-portugals-golden/ |url-status=live }} and moved to Lisbon rivals Benfica in 2015, at age 15, after a season-long loan at Padroense.{{cite news |last=Azevedo |first=Pedro Miguel |title=João Félix, o magricela que escapou ao FC Porto e brilha no Benfica |trans-title=João Félix, the scrawny kid who slipped from FC Porto and shines for Benfica |url=https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/benfica/noticias/interior/joao-felix-o-magricela-que-escapou-ao-fc-porto-e-brilha-no-benfica-6245594.html |access-date=1 February 2018 |newspaper=O Jogo |date=26 April 2017 |language=pt |archive-date=12 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412165033/https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/benfica/noticias/interior/joao-felix-o-magricela-que-escapou-ao-fc-porto-e-brilha-no-benfica-6245594.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last=Ribeiro |first=João Paulo |date=19 June 2019 |title=Presidente do Padroense orgulhoso pelo contributo do clube no crescimento de Félix |trans-title=Padroense president proud of the club's contribution to the growth of João Félix |url=https://rr.sapo.pt/2019/06/19/benfica/presidente-do-padroense-orgulhoso-pelo-contributo-do-clube-no-crescimento-de-felix/noticia/155267/ |language=pt |publisher=Rádio Renascença |access-date=11 September 2019 |archive-date=11 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911171500/https://rr.sapo.pt/2019/06/19/benfica/presidente-do-padroense-orgulhoso-pelo-contributo-do-clube-no-crescimento-de-felix/noticia/155267/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Roy |author-link=Rory Smith (journalist) |date=12 September 2019 |title=João Félix Is in a Hurry. So Is Everyone Else. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/12/sports/joao-felix-atletico-madrid.html |newspaper=The New York Times |access-date=12 September 2019 |archive-date=12 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190912071016/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/12/sports/joao-felix-atletico-madrid.html |url-status=live }}
=Benfica=
==2016–2018: Youth career==
Félix debuted professionally at age 16 for Benfica's reserve team in LigaPro on 17 September 2016, as an 83rd-minute substitute for Aurélio Buta in a goalless draw at Freamunde. At the time, he was the youngest player to debut for Benfica B,{{cite news |last=Ponte |first=Pedro |date=17 September 2016 |title=João Félix é o mais novo de sempre a jogar pelo Benfica B |trans-title=João Félix is the youngest ever to play for Benfica B |url=http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/joao-felix-e-o-mais-novo-de-sempre-a-jogar-pela-benfica-b.html |language=pt |newspaper=Record |access-date=18 June 2019 |archive-date=21 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021094555/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/joao-felix-e-o-mais-novo-de-sempre-a-jogar-pela-benfica-b.html |url-status=live }} a record since been broken by Cher Ndour in May 2021.{{Cite news |url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/2--liga/benfica-b/detalhe/cher-ndour-faz-historia-e-bate-recorde-de-joao-felix |title=Cher Ndour faz história e bate recorde de João Félix |newspaper=Record |access-date=3 May 2021 |archive-date=3 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503143908/https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/2--liga/benfica-b/detalhe/cher-ndour-faz-historia-e-bate-recorde-de-joao-felix |url-status=live }} He played 13 matches and scored three goals over the season, the first being a consolation in a 2–1 loss to his hometown team Académico de Viseu on 15 February 2017.{{cite news |title=Benfica B perde com o Académico em Viseu |trans-title=Benfica B lose to Académico in Viseu |url=http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/academico-viseu/15-02-2017/ii-liga-benfica-b-procura-3-vitoria-seguida-em-casa-do-ac-viseu |access-date=1 February 2018 |website=Maisfutebol |date=15 February 2017 |language=pt |archive-date=14 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414202402/https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/academico-viseu/15-02-2017/ii-liga-benfica-b-procura-3-vitoria-seguida-em-casa-do-ac-viseu |url-status=live }} Later, on 30 January 2018, he scored a hat-trick in a 5–0 home win over Famalicão.{{cite news |title=João Félix marca três golos na goleada do Benfica B ao Famalicão |trans-title=João Félix scores three goals in Benfica B's thrashing of Famalicão |url=https://www.dn.pt/desporto/benfica/interior/joao-felix-marca-tres-golos-na-goleada-do-benfica-b-ao-famalicao-9085800.html |access-date=1 February 2018 |newspaper=Diário de Notícias |date=30 January 2018 |language=pt |archive-date=14 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414202353/https://www.dn.pt/desporto/benfica/interior/joao-felix-marca-tres-golos-na-goleada-do-benfica-b-ao-famalicao-9085800.html |url-status=live }} During that season, Félix played in the 2016–17 UEFA Youth League, in which he was a key part of Benfica reaching the final of the competition, which it lost to Red Bull Salzburg (2–1), scoring six goals in the tournament.{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/history/season=2017/index.html |title=Salzburg succeed Chelsea as Youth League winners |date=24 April 2017 |publisher=UEFA |access-date=24 April 2017 |archive-date=14 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614205051/https://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/history/season=2017/index.html |url-status=dead }}
==2018–19: Rise to the first team and league title==
Félix was promoted to Benfica's first team for the 2018–19 season, making his debut in a 2–0 Primeira Liga win at Boavista on 18 August. A week later, he scored his first Primeira Liga goal, thus becoming the youngest player to score in the Lisbon derby, which ended in a 1–1 tie.{{cite news |title=João Félix: "I shivered" |url=https://www.slbenfica.pt/en-us/agora/noticias/2018-2019/08/25/joao-felix-declaracoes-futebol-benfica-sporting-derbi-3-jornada-liga-nos |access-date=25 August 2018 |publisher=S.L. Benfica |date=25 August 2018 |archive-date=2 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402015343/https://www.slbenfica.pt/en-us/agora/noticias/2018-2019/08/25/joao-felix-declaracoes-futebol-benfica-sporting-derbi-3-jornada-liga-nos |url-status=live }} On 16 January 2019, he scored the qualifying goal against Vitória de Guimarães in the Portuguese Cup quarter-finals.{{cite news |date=15 January 2019 |title=Golo de João Félix apura Benfica para as meias-finais da Taça de Portugal |trans-title=Félix's goal qualifies Benfica to the Portuguese Cup semi-finals |url=https://24.sapo.pt/desporto/artigos/golo-de-joao-felix-apura-benfica-para-as-meias-finais-da-taca-de-portugal |language=pt |website=SAPO Desporto |access-date=8 February 2019 |archive-date=26 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426153805/https://24.sapo.pt/desporto/artigos/golo-de-joao-felix-apura-benfica-para-as-meias-finais-da-taca-de-portugal |url-status=live }}
After Bruno Lage took over as coach of Benfica, his first decision was to use Félix more regularly, partnering him with Haris Seferovic in the attack, taking advantage of the bad run of Facundo Ferreyra and Nicolás Castillo and the injury of Jonas.{{cite news |last=Oliveira |first=Diogo Cardoso |date=23 May 2019 |title=A primeira decisão de Lage: "Meter o miúdo João Félix a jogar" |trans-title=Lage's first decision: "To put the kid João Félix playing" |url=https://www.publico.pt/2019/05/23/desporto/noticia/lage-recorda-primeira-decisao-treinador-meter-miudo-joao-felix-jogar-1873832 |language=pt |newspaper=Público |access-date=5 July 2019 |archive-date=5 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190705215817/https://www.publico.pt/2019/05/23/desporto/noticia/lage-recorda-primeira-decisao-treinador-meter-miudo-joao-felix-jogar-1873832 |url-status=live }} Later on, Félix was praised for his performance in a 4–2 away win over Sporting CP in the league on 3 February,{{cite news |last=Martins |first=André Cruz |date=6 February 2019 |title=João Félix, uma mistura de Rui Costa e João Pinto com traços de Cruyff |trans-title=João Félix, a mixture of Rui Costa and João Pinto with Cruyff traits |url=https://www.paraeles.pt/desporto/joao-felix-uma-mistura-de-rui-costa-e-joao-pinto-com-tracos-de-cruyff/ |language=pt |website=Para Eles |access-date=14 February 2019 |archive-date=15 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190215050528/https://www.paraeles.pt/desporto/joao-felix-uma-mistura-de-rui-costa-e-joao-pinto-com-tracos-de-cruyff/ |url-status=live }} subsequently sparking interest from several European clubs.{{cite news |date=5 February 2019 |title=Cláusula de rescisão de João Félix pode subir|trans-title=João Félix's release clause may go up |url=https://www.abola.pt/Clubes/Noticias/Ver/772041/40|url-status=dead |language=pt |newspaper=A Bola|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190205160452/https://abola.pt/Clubes/Noticias/Ver/772041/40/|archive-date=5 February 2019|access-date=14 February 2019}} A month later, he scored the equaliser in a 2–1 away comeback win over Porto in the O Clássico, allowing his side to overtake their rivals at the top of the Primeira Liga table.{{cite news |date=17 March 2019 |title=João Félix explica festejo de joelhos no Dragão |trans-title=João Félix explains celebration on his knees at Dragão |url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/benfica/liga/joao-felix-explica-festejo-de-joelhos-no-dragao |language=pt |website=Maisfutebol |access-date=3 July 2019 |archive-date=3 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703215154/https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/benfica/liga/joao-felix-explica-festejo-de-joelhos-no-dragao |url-status=live }}
On 11 April 2019, Félix scored a hat-trick in a 4–2 UEFA Europa League win over Eintracht Frankfurt. In doing so, he became the youngest ever player (aged 19 years and 152 days) to score a hat-trick in the competition, breaking Marko Pjaca's record by 67 days.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47903362 |title=Europa League Roundup: Joao Felix hat-trick; English refs award three pens and a red |website=BBC Sport |date=11 April 2019 |access-date=12 April 2019 |archive-date=12 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412033203/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47903362 |url-status=live }} Félix finished his first season with 20 goals for his team, including one on the final day of the league campaign, in a 4–1 win over Santa Clara to seal the title;{{cite news |title=Benfica-Santa Clara: João Félix chega aos 20 golos pela equipa principal |trans-title=Benfica-Santa Clara: João Félix reaches 20 goals for the first team |url=https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/benfica/noticias/interior/benfica-santa-clara-joao-felix-chega-aos-20-golos-pela-equipa-principal-10914534.html |access-date=27 May 2019 |newspaper=O Jogo |date=18 May 2019 |language=pt |archive-date=27 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527111224/https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/benfica/noticias/interior/benfica-santa-clara-joao-felix-chega-aos-20-golos-pela-equipa-principal-10914534.html |url-status=live }} his 15 league goals put him joint-fourth for the season.{{cite news |title=Goleadores: Seferović é o melhor marcador da Liga |trans-title=Goalscorers: Haris Seferović is the top scorer in the League |url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/benfica/campeao/goleadores-seferovic-e-o-melhor-marcador-da-liga |access-date=27 May 2019 |website=Maisfutebol |date=18 May 2019 |language=pt |archive-date=27 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527111223/https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/benfica/campeao/goleadores-seferovic-e-o-melhor-marcador-da-liga |url-status=live }} Across Europe's seven best leagues, he ranked second among teenagers for goals and assists, behind Kai Havertz and Jadon Sancho, respectively.
=Atlético Madrid=
On 3 July 2019, Félix signed a seven-year contract with Spanish club Atlético Madrid for a transfer fee of €126 million (£113 million), the fourth highest sum ever paid in football{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jul/03/atletico-madrid-sign-benfica-teenager-joao-felix-for-fee-of-126m |title=Atlético Madrid sign Benfica teenager João Felix for fee of €126m |newspaper=The Guardian |agency=Reuters |date=3 July 2019 |access-date=17 July 2019 |archive-date=11 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911122217/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jul/03/atletico-madrid-sign-benfica-teenager-joao-felix-for-fee-of-126m |url-status=live }} (this was also Benfica's biggest transfer and Atlético's most expensive signing ever) as well as the second highest fee ever paid for a teenager (after Kylian Mbappé), with the Spanish club initially paying €30 million and the rest €96 million via instalments, thus surpassing Félix's €120 million buyout clause, and with Benfica paying €12 million in mediation services.{{cite news |url=https://www.slbenfica.pt/pt-pt/agora/noticias/2019/07/03/futebol-benfica-comunicado-cmvm-joao-felix-atletico-de-madrid |title=Comunicado à CMVM |trans-title=Announcement to CMVM |publisher=S.L. Benfica |language=pt |date=3 July 2019 |access-date=3 July 2019 |archive-date=3 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703232108/https://www.slbenfica.pt/pt-pt/agora/noticias/2019/07/03/futebol-benfica-comunicado-cmvm-joao-felix-atletico-de-madrid |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3877518/atletico-pay-126m-to-sign-new-ronaldo-felix |title=Atletico pay €126m to sign 'New Ronaldo' Felix |publisher=ESPN |last=Garcia |first=Adriana |date=3 July 2019 |access-date=3 July 2019 |archive-date=22 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190722094641/https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3877518/atletico-pay-126m-to-sign-new-ronaldo-felix |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48859847 |title=Joao Felix: Atletico Madrid sign forward from Benfica for £113m |website=BBC Sport |date=3 July 2019 |access-date=4 July 2019 |archive-date=21 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821010018/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48859847 |url-status=live }} Upon his arrival to the club he was handed the number 7 shirt previously worn by Antoine Griezmann, who had departed to Barcelona.{{cite news |url=https://www.impala.pt/desporto/joao-felix-atletico-madrid/ |title=João Félix apresentado em direto pelo Atlético de Madrid |website=Impala |language=pt |date=8 July 2019 |access-date=8 July 2019 |archive-date=20 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820171628/https://www.impala.pt/desporto/joao-felix-atletico-madrid/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.dn.pt/desportos/interior/oficial-joao-felix-no-atletico-de-madrid-11056397.html |title=João Félix no At. Madrid por sete temporadas |newspaper=Diário de Notícias |language=pt |date=8 July 2019 |access-date=20 August 2019 |archive-date=20 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820171633/https://www.dn.pt/desportos/interior/oficial-joao-felix-no-atletico-de-madrid-11056397.html |url-status=live }}
==2019–20: Debut season==
File:ATL-Madrid-Lokomotiv001.jpg in 2019]]
Félix made his competitive debut on 19 August 2019, in a 1–0 victory over Getafe.{{cite web |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/cronica/2019/08/19/5d59d500268e3e1b448b45c2.html |title=Atletico Madrid start the season in typical fashion |newspaper=Marca |location=Madrid |date=19 August 2019 |access-date=3 September 2019 |archive-date=19 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819125431/https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/cronica/2019/08/19/5d59d500268e3e1b448b45c2.html |url-status=live }} Despite not scoring a goal, he managed to win a penalty for Atlético after being fouled inside the box which Álvaro Morata subsequently failed to convert.{{cite news |url=https://pt.besoccer.com/noticia/a-jogada-de-joao-felix-de-que-todos-falam-581512 |title=A jogada de João Félix de que todos falam |trans-title=Félix's play that everyone is talking about |website=BeSoccer |language=pt |date=19 August 2019 |access-date=20 August 2019 |archive-date=20 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820171625/https://pt.besoccer.com/noticia/a-jogada-de-joao-felix-de-que-todos-falam-581512 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.abola.pt/nnh/Noticias/Ver/802008 |title=Só com penálti o Getafe travou jogada genial de Félix |newspaper=A Bola |language=pt |date=19 August 2019|access-date=18 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190818235517/https://www.abola.pt/nnh/Noticias/Ver/802008|archive-date=18 August 2019|url-status=live}} On 25 August, Félix provided an assist for Vitolo in a 1–0 away win against Leganés.{{cite news |date=23 August 2019 |title=Ainda sem golos mas com assistência: Atl. Madrid bate Leganés com João Félix a assistir para o golo da vitória |trans-title=Still without goals but with an assist: Atlético Madrid beats Leganés with João Félix providing the assist for the winning goal. |url=https://observador.pt/2019/08/25/ainda-sem-golos-mas-com-assistencia-atl-madrid-bate-leganes-com-joao-felix-a-assistir-para-o-golo-da-vitoria/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825204623/https://observador.pt/2019/08/25/ainda-sem-golos-mas-com-assistencia-atl-madrid-bate-leganes-com-joao-felix-a-assistir-para-o-golo-da-vitoria/ |archive-date=25 August 2019 |access-date=23 August 2019 |newspaper=Observador |language=pt}} He scored his first La Liga goal on 1 September, in a 3–2 victory over Eibar; he was later substituted in the 84th minute for Thomas Partey.{{cite web |url=https://trivela.com.br/joao-felix-fez-seu-primeiro-gol-oficial-pelo-atletico-e-deu-inicio-a-virada-contra-o-eibar/ |title=João Félix fez seu primeiro gol oficial pelo Atlético e deu início à virada contra o Eibar |website=Trivela |language=pt |last=Bonsanti |first=Bruno |date=1 September 2019 |access-date=2 September 2019 |archive-date=11 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211075857/https://trivela.com.br/joao-felix-fez-seu-primeiro-gol-oficial-pelo-atletico-e-deu-inicio-a-virada-contra-o-eibar/ |url-status=live }} On 1 October, Félix scored his first UEFA Champions League goal and set up another goal in a 2–0 away victory against Lokomotiv Moscow, becoming the youngest goalscorer for Atlético Madrid in the competition in the process, at 19 years of age.{{cite web |url=https://sol.sapo.pt/artigo/672943/joao-felix-estreia-se-a-marcar-na-liga-dos-campeoes-e-faz-historia-ao-quebrar-recorde-video |title=João Félix estreia-se a marcar na Liga dos Campeões e faz história ao quebrar recorde |website=Jornal SOL |date=1 October 2019 |access-date=22 March 2020 |archive-date=22 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322162917/https://sol.sapo.pt/artigo/672943/joao-felix-estreia-se-a-marcar-na-liga-dos-campeoes-e-faz-historia-ao-quebrar-recorde-video |url-status=live }}
On 19 October, Félix suffered an ankle injury against Valencia, after a rash challenge by Dani Parejo, leaving his team with only ten men on the pitch, as his coach Diego Simeone had already made the maximum number of allowed substitutions.{{cite web |url=https://www.cmjornal.pt/desporto/futebol/detalhe/joao-felix-lesionou-se-com-gravidade-no-jogo-contra-o-valencia |title=João Félix lesionou-se com gravidade no jogo contra o valencia |trans-title=João Félix gravely injured himself in the match against Valencia |website=Correio da Manhã |language=pt |access-date=19 October 2019 |archive-date=22 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322165401/https://www.cmjornal.pt/desporto/futebol/detalhe/joao-felix-lesionou-se-com-gravidade-no-jogo-contra-o-valencia |url-status=live }} Initially, Simeone thought that Félix's injury was not too serious, until the club's medical team revealed that the ankle injury could be severe, leading him to be sidelined for one month.{{cite web |title=Saiba qual o tempo de paragem de João Félix após lesão |trans-title=Find out João Félix’s recovery time after injury. |url=https://www.cmjornal.pt/desporto/futebol/detalhe/saiba-qual-o-tempo-de-paragem-de-joao-felix-apos-lesao |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191021144923/https://www.cmjornal.pt/desporto/futebol/detalhe/saiba-qual-o-tempo-de-paragem-de-joao-felix-apos-lesao |archive-date=21 October 2019 |access-date=20 October 2019 |website=Correio da Manhã |language=pt}} Félix made his return on 23 November in a 1–1 away draw against Granada.{{cite web |url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2019-2020-laliga-santander-granada-cf-atletico-de-madrid-14 |title=Atlético de Madrid vs. Granada |publisher=La Liga |access-date=23 November 2019 |archive-date=13 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113003433/https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2019-2020-laliga-santander-granada-cf-atletico-de-madrid-14 |url-status=live }} During this time, Félix was one of the 30 candidates who was nominated for the 2019 Ballon d'Or.{{cite web |url=https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/ronaldo-felix-and-silva-nominated-for-ballon-dor/51730 |title=Ronaldo, Félix and Silva nominated for Ballon d´Or |access-date=25 October 2019 |website=The Portugal News |archive-date=28 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128143844/https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/ronaldo-felix-and-silva-nominated-for-ballon-dor/51730 |url-status=live }}
On 27 November 2019, Félix became the second Portuguese player, after Renato Sanches, to win the Golden Boy award for the best player in Europe under the age of 21, ahead of Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho.{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50570064 |title=Golden Boy award: Joao Felix named best under-21 player in Europe |website=BBC Sport |date=27 November 2019 |access-date=27 November 2019 |archive-date=11 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111121949/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50570064 |url-status=live }} In December, Félix placed 28th place in the voting polls for the 2019 Ballon d'Or.{{cite web |url=https://www.manisteenews.com/sports/article/US-soccer-star-Rapinoe-wins-Ballon-d-Or-14876298.php |title=Megan Rapinoe, Lionel Messi win Ballon d'Or awards |website=News Manistee Advocate|access-date=2 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203150930/https://www.manisteenews.com/sports/article/US-soccer-star-Rapinoe-wins-Ballon-d-Or-14876298.php|archive-date=3 December 2019|url-status=dead}}
Over the following months, Félix started to have difficulties in adapting to Diego Simeone's playing style, with Simeone trying to find his ideal position either as a right winger or second striker; he also struggled with the fact that the forwards under Simeone were expected to press their opponents frequently when playing off the ball, which often left him drained during match, while when in possession, he was also unable to create scoring chances,{{cite web |url=https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/1408480/joao-felix-nao-esta-feliz-no-atletico-o-sistema-de-simeone-desgasta-o |title=João Félix não está feliz no Atlético. O sistema de Simeone desgasta-o |website=Sapo Desporto |language=pt |access-date=2 February 2020 |archive-date=7 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200207184148/https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/1408480/joao-felix-nao-esta-feliz-no-atletico-o-sistema-de-simeone-desgasta-o |url-status=live }} leading Spanish newspaper Marca to name him one of the most disappointing transfers of the season.{{cite web |url=https://sol.sapo.pt/artigo/682102/joao-felix-entre-as-desilusoes-da-la-liga |title=João Félix entre as desilusões da La Liga |website=Jornal SOL |language=pt |date=6 January 2020 |access-date=24 March 2020 |archive-date=14 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114012711/https://sol.sapo.pt/artigo/682102/joao-felix-entre-as-desilusoes-da-la-liga |url-status=live }}
On 9 January 2020, Félix made his debut in the Supercopa de España, starting in a 3–2 victory against Barcelona in the semi-finals of the competition.{{cite web |url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2019-2020-supercopa-de-espana-fc-barcelona-atletico-de-madrid-1 |title=Supercopa de España semifinal |publisher=La Liga |access-date=9 January 2020 |archive-date=14 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114012800/https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2019-2020-supercopa-de-espana-fc-barcelona-atletico-de-madrid-1 |url-status=live }} During the match, Félix was involved in an altercation with Jordi Alba and his teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez.{{cite news |title=João Félix e Messi pegados no intervalo do Barcelona-At. Madrid |trans-title=João Félix and Messi involved in an altercation during the halftime of Barcelona-At. Madrid. |url=https://www.dn.pt/desportos/joao-felix-e-messi-pegados-no-intervalo-do-barcelona-at-madrid-11689592.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322175353/https://www.dn.pt/desportos/joao-felix-e-messi-pegados-no-intervalo-do-barcelona-at-madrid-11689592.html |archive-date=22 March 2020 |access-date=9 January 2020 |newspaper=Diário de Notícias |language=pt}} On 12 January, Atlético Madrid lost to their rivals Real Madrid 4–1 on penalties in the final.{{cite web |url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2019-2020-supercopa-de-espana-real-madrid-atletico-de-madrid-2 |title=Supercopa de España final |publisher=La Liga |access-date=12 January 2020 |archive-date=12 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112204218/https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2019-2020-supercopa-de-espana-real-madrid-atletico-de-madrid-2 |url-status=live }} On 23 January, Félix made his Copa del Rey debut in the Round of 32, providing an assist for Ángel Correa in a 2–1 loss against Cultural Leonesa.{{cite web |url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2019-2020-copa-del-rey-cultural-leonesa-atletico-de-madrid-3 |title=Copa del Rey round of 32 |publisher=La Liga |access-date=23 January 2020 |archive-date=14 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114173735/https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2019-2020-copa-del-rey-cultural-leonesa-atletico-de-madrid-3 |url-status=live }} Three days later, Félix suffered a second injury to his leg in a 0–0 home draw against Leganés, sidelining him once again for a month, and leading him to miss to Atlético Madrid's next three league matches, which included the second Madrid derby of the season and Atlético Madrid's first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie against defending champions Liverpool.{{cite news |url=https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2020-01-29/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-lesiona-se-e-esta-em-duvida-para-o-derbi/826785 |title=JOÃO FÉLIX LESIONA-SE E ESTÁ EM DÚVIDA PARA O DÉRBI |newspaper=A Bola |language=pt |date=26 January 2020 |access-date=22 March 2020 |archive-date=22 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322184736/https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2020-01-29/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-lesiona-se-e-esta-em-duvida-para-o-derbi/826785 |url-status=live }} He made his return on 23 February, replacing Vitolo in the 57th minute, and scoring the third goal in a 3–1 home victory against Villarreal.{{cite web |url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2019-2020-laliga-santander-atletico-de-madrid-villarreal-cf-25 |title=Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal |publisher=La Liga |access-date=23 February 2020 |archive-date=15 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815052804/https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2019-2020-laliga-santander-atletico-de-madrid-villarreal-cf-25 |url-status=live }}
On 11 March 2020, during extra time in the second leg of Atlético's tie against Liverpool, Félix provided an assist for Marcos Llorente in an eventual 3–2 away win, which saw his team qualify to the quarter-finals of the competition.{{cite news |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-vs-atletico-madrid-live-score-champions-league-result-a4385036.html |title=Liverpool crash out of Champions League to Atletico Madrid – LIVE! Latest news and result reaction |newspaper=Evening Standard |last=Doyle |first=Tom |date=11 March 2020 |access-date=11 March 2020 |archive-date=12 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200312130832/https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-vs-atletico-madrid-live-score-champions-league-result-a4385036.html |url-status=live }} On 25 May, it was announced that Félix had suffered an injury on his left knee, requiring him to be sidelined for at least three weeks.{{cite news |date=25 May 2020 |title=O avançado do Atlético de Madrid arrisca-se a ficar fora dos relvados durante três semanas. |trans-title=The Atlético Madrid forward risks being out of action for three weeks. |url=https://www.jn.pt/desporto/amp/joao-felix-lesiona-se-nos-ligamentos-do-joelho-esquerdo-12235797.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606055915/https://www.jn.pt/desporto/amp/joao-felix-lesiona-se-nos-ligamentos-do-joelho-esquerdo-12235797.html |archive-date=6 June 2020 |access-date=25 May 2020 |newspaper=Jornal de Notícias}} On 13 August, Félix was substituted on in the second half against RB Leipzig in the Champions League quarter-finals, winning and converting a penalty to equalise for Atlético; the match would end in a 1–2 defeat that saw his side exit the competition.{{Cite news |date=13 August 2020 |title=Champions League: RB Leipzig beat Atletico Madrid to reach semi-finals |website=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53730258 |access-date=14 August 2020 |archive-date=19 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119170749/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53730258 |url-status=live }}
==2020–21: La Liga title and injury struggles==
On 27 September 2020, in Atlético's La Liga opening fixture, Félix scored, provided an assist and managed to win a penalty for his side after being fouled inside the box (which Saúl Ñíguez subsequently failed to convert), in Atlético's 6–1 win against Granada.{{cite news |last1=Lowe |first1=Sid |title=Luis Suárez comes off bench to score Atlético debut double in rout of Granada |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/sep/27/luis-suarez-comes-off-bench-to-score-atletico-debut-double-in-rout-of-granada |access-date=28 September 2020 |newspaper=The Guardian |date=27 September 2020 |archive-date=10 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110090651/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/sep/27/luis-suarez-comes-off-bench-to-score-atletico-debut-double-in-rout-of-granada |url-status=live }} On 27 October, he scored a brace in a 3–2 win over Red Bull Salzburg in the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League group stage.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54710295 |title=Atlético Madrid 3–2 FC Red Bull Salzburg |website=BBC Sport |date=27 October 2020 |access-date=27 October 2020 |archive-date=5 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105070210/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54710295 |url-status=live }} Following back-to-back braces against Osasuna and Cádiz in La Liga, he was named the league's Player of the Month for November 2020. On 1 December, Félix scored against European champions Bayern Munich as his side drew 1–1.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55134428 |title=Atlético Madrid 1–1 Bayern Munich: Atlético fate in balance as Bayern snatch late draw |website=BBC Sport |date=1 December 2020 |access-date=6 December 2020 |archive-date=30 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130004831/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55134428 |url-status=live }} On 24 January 2021, he headed in a corner to equalise for Atlético in their 3–1 win over Valencia, scoring his first league goal in over two months.{{cite web |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2021/01/24/600df24e22601d59698b456d.html |title=Atletico Madrid ratings vs Valencia: This is the Joao Felix we want to see |newspaper=Marca |location=Madrid |date=24 January 2021 |access-date=25 January 2021 |archive-date=25 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125015530/https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2021/01/24/600df24e22601d59698b456d.html |url-status=live }} He was infected with COVID-19 in February, which forced him to miss Atlético's next fixtures against Celta Vigo and Granada.{{Cite web |title=João Félix infectado com o novo coronavírus e em isolamento |trans-title=João Félix infected with the new coronavirus and in isolation. |url=https://www.dnoticias.pt/2021/2/3/249327-joao-felix-infectado-com-o-novo-coronavirus-e-em-isolamento/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027012937/https://www.dnoticias.pt/2021/2/3/249327-joao-felix-infectado-com-o-novo-coronavirus-e-em-isolamento/ |archive-date=27 October 2021 |access-date=25 October 2021}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/8127325/joao-felix-testa-positivo-para-covid-19-e-vira-baixa-no-atletico-de-madrid |title=João Félix testa positivo para COVID-19 e vira baixa no Atlético de Madrid |date=3 February 2021 |access-date=25 October 2021 |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027025253/https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/8127325/joao-felix-testa-positivo-para-covid-19-e-vira-baixa-no-atletico-de-madrid |url-status=live }} He returned on 17 February, appearing in a 1–1 away draw against Levante.{{Cite web |url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2020-2021-laliga-santander-levante-ud-atletico-de-madrid-2 |title=Levante UD vs Atlético de Madrid – LaLiga Santander |access-date=25 October 2021 |archive-date=5 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505232551/https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2020-2021-laliga-santander-levante-ud-atletico-de-madrid-2 |url-status=live }}
On 16 May, the penultimate matchday of the La Liga season, Félix provided a crucial assist to Renan Lodi of his side's 2–1 comeback victory over Osasuna, to ensure that Atlético would remain on top of the table.{{cite web |title=Late Luiz Suarez winner against Osasuna puts Atletico Madrid on brink of La Liga title |url=https://www.espn.in/football/report?gameId=581838 |date=16 May 2021 |access-date=16 May 2021 |publisher=ESPN |archive-date=4 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204210855/https://www.espn.in/football/report?gameId=581838 |url-status=live }} Due to a succession of injuries and lack of game time, Félix lost his starting place in attack to Ángel Correa, Luis Suárez, Thomas Lemar, and Yannick Carrasco, as he had been playing since November with an injury.{{Cite web |url=https://www.jn.pt/desporto/joao-felix-ja-foi-operado-ao-tornozelo-direito-no-porto-13898891.html |title=João Félix já foi operado ao tornozelo direito no Porto |access-date=25 October 2021 |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027115955/https://www.jn.pt/desporto/joao-felix-ja-foi-operado-ao-tornozelo-direito-no-porto-13898891.html |url-status=live }} At the end of the season, he had made 31 league appearances, scoring seven goals and providing six assists, as Atlético won their first La Liga title in seven years.{{Cite web |title=Atletico Madrid champions as Luis Suarez seals dramatic comeback victory at Real Valladolid |url=https://www.eurosport.com/football/liga/2020-2021/real-valladolid-v-atletico-madrid-la-liga-showdown-live_sto8329320/story.shtml |date=22 May 2021 |access-date=22 May 2021 |website=Eurosport |archive-date=10 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910022931/https://www.eurosport.com/geoblocking.shtml |url-status=live }}
==2021–22: Atlético's Player of the Season==
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Félix missed Atlético's first three matches of the 2021–22 season, as he continued to rehabilitate from the ankle injury he had been suffering since November. He made his return from injury on 12 September, replacing Antoine Griezmann in the 58th minute in a 2–1 away victory against Espanyol.{{Cite web |url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2021-2022-laliga-santander-rcd-espanyol-de-barcelona-atletico-de-madrid-4 |title=RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Atlético de Madrid – LaLiga Santander |access-date=26 October 2021 |archive-date=16 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816161600/https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2021-2022-laliga-santander-rcd-espanyol-de-barcelona-atletico-de-madrid-4 |url-status=live }} On 18 September, Félix was sent off in the 78th minute in a 0–0 home draw against Athletic Bilbao, for calling the referee "crazy", leading him to receive a two-match ban.{{Cite web |title=João Félix expulso depois de chamar "louco" ao árbitro |trans-title=João Félix sent off after calling the referee "crazy." |url=https://www.jn.pt/desporto/joao-felix-expulso-apos-chamar-louco-ao-arbitro-14135759.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027105927/https://www.jn.pt/desporto/joao-felix-expulso-apos-chamar-louco-ao-arbitro-14135759.html |archive-date=27 October 2021 |access-date=26 October 2021}} Félix began regaining his place in the team, following his performances in Atlético's next three matches, creating both of Atlético goals, in a 2–0 home victory in La Liga against Barcelona on 2 October, as well assisting Antoine Griezmann second goal in a 2–3 home defeat against Liverpool in the Champions League on 19 October and assisting Luis Suárez first goal in a 2–2 home draw against Real Sociedad in La Liga on 24 October.{{Cite web |title=Suarez pleads for forgiveness after netting first goal against former club Barcelona |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/suarez-pleads-for-forgiveness-after-netting-first-goal/jc11zq06jtut1ciasdwdygggo |website=Goal |date=2 October 2021 |access-date=2 October 2021 |archive-date=17 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417111131/https://www.goal.com/en/news/suarez-pleads-for-forgiveness-after-netting-first-goal/jc11zq06jtut1ciasdwdygggo |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11945/12438503/atletico-madrid-2-3-liverpool-mohamed-salah-scores-twice-in-champions-league-antoine-griezmann-sent-off-after-double |title=Atletico Madrid 2–3 Liverpool: Mohamed Salah scores twice in Champions League, Antoine Griezmann sent off after double |publisher=Sky Sports |date=19 October 2021 |access-date=20 October 2021 |archive-date=28 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428120410/https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/11945/12438503/atletico-madrid-2-3-liverpool-mohamed-salah-scores-twice-in-champions-league-antoine-griezmann-sent-off-after-double |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2021-10-22/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-a-justificar-aposta-de-simeone/909987 |title=João Félix a justificar aposta de Simeone (Atlético Madrid) |access-date=26 October 2021 |archive-date=26 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026003229/https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2021-10-22/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-a-justificar-aposta-de-simeone/909987 |url-status=live }} He would score his first goal of the season on 31 October, in a 3–0 home win against Real Betis.{{Cite web |url=https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2021-10-31/espanha-joao-felix-quebra-jejum-frente-ao-betis-video/911339 |title=João Félix quebra jejum frente ao Bétis (Vídeo) (Espanha) |access-date=31 October 2021 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104142502/https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2021-10-31/espanha-joao-felix-quebra-jejum-frente-ao-betis-video/911339 |url-status=live }} For his performances in October, Félix was awarded Atlético Madrid Player of the Month by the club's supporters.{{cite news |date=5 November 2021 |title=João Félix recebe prémio |trans-title=João Félix receives an award |url=https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2021-11-05/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-recebe-premio/912075 |language=pt |newspaper=A Bola |access-date=5 November 2021 |archive-date=7 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107091417/https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2021-11-05/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-recebe-premio/912075 |url-status=live }}
After suffering a hamstring injury following a league against Osasuna on 20 November, Félix began falling out with manager Diego Simeone, losing his place as a starter.{{Cite web |url=https://observador.pt/2021/11/23/joao-felix-e-baixa-para-o-atletico-de-madrid-ac-milan/ |title=João Félix é baixa para o Atlético de Madrid – AC Milan |access-date=22 December 2021 |archive-date=23 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423102615/https://observador.pt/2021/11/23/joao-felix-e-baixa-para-o-atletico-de-madrid-ac-milan/ |url-status=live }} This would lead to him being rumoured to a potential departure for the club in January, which Atlético Madrid's president Enrique Cerezo dismissed.{{Cite web |url=https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2021-12-09/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-tem-quatro-clubes-interessados/917096 |title=JOÃO FÉLIX TEM QUATRO CLUBES INTERESSADOS |access-date=22 December 2021 |archive-date=22 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222234355/https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2021-12-09/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-tem-quatro-clubes-interessados/917096 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.ojogo.pt/internacional/portugueses/noticias/em-espanha-dizem-que-joao-felix-considera-deixar-o-atletico-de-madrid-14385892.html |title=Em Espanha dizem que João Félix considera deixar o Atlético de Madrid |access-date=22 December 2021 |archive-date=22 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222234312/https://www.ojogo.pt/internacional/portugueses/noticias/em-espanha-dizem-que-joao-felix-considera-deixar-o-atletico-de-madrid-14385892.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.record.pt/internacional/paises/espanha/atletico-madrid/detalhe/espanhois-dizem-que-jorge-mendes-trabalha-para-transferir-joao-felix-em-janeiro |title=Espanhóis dizem que Jorge Mendes trabalha para transferir João Félix em janeiro |access-date=22 December 2021 |archive-date=22 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222234314/https://www.record.pt/internacional/paises/espanha/atletico-madrid/detalhe/espanhois-dizem-que-jorge-mendes-trabalha-para-transferir-joao-felix-em-janeiro |url-status=live }} Despite impressing in the 2–0 loss to rivals Real Madrid in the Madrid derby, after coming from the bench, on 17 December manager Diego Simeone stated that he was an "important player for the team, but "anything can happen" in January.{{Cite web |url=https://www.dn.pt/desporto/simeone-admite-saida-de-joao-felix-14419359.html |title=Simeone admite saída de João Félix |access-date=22 December 2021 |archive-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112202518/https://www.dn.pt/desporto/simeone-admite-saida-de-joao-felix-14419359.html |url-status=live }} He would be given an opportunity from the manager in the starting line against Granada on 22 December, scoring a goal and having another disallowed in a 2–1 loss.{{Cite web |url=https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2021-12-22/atletico-madrid-simeone-concede-nova-oportunidade-a-felix/919125 |title=SIMEONE CONCEDE NOVA OPORTUNIDADE A FÉLIX |access-date=22 December 2021 |archive-date=22 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222234311/https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2021-12-22/atletico-madrid-simeone-concede-nova-oportunidade-a-felix/919125 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2021-12-22/espanha-felix-marca-mas-a-vitoria-e-de-maximiano/919198 |title=FÉLIX MARCA MAS A VITÓRIA É DE MAXIMIANO |access-date=22 December 2021 |archive-date=22 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222234357/https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2021-12-22/espanha-felix-marca-mas-a-vitoria-e-de-maximiano/919198 |url-status=live }}
On 19 February 2022, Félix made his 100th appearance for the club, opening the scoring and provided an assist in Atlético's 3–0 away win over Osasuna.{{Cite web |title=O jogo 100, um golo, uma assistência: João Félix voltou a ser feliz no regresso do Atl. Madrid às vitórias |trans-title=The 100th game, a goal, an assist: João Félix was happy again in Atlético Madrid’s return to winning ways. |url=https://observador.pt/2022/02/19/o-jogo-100-um-golo-uma-assistencia-joao-felix-voltou-a-ser-feliz-no-regresso-do-atl-madrid-as-vitorias/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417111130/https://observador.pt/2022/02/19/o-jogo-100-um-golo-uma-assistencia-joao-felix-voltou-a-ser-feliz-no-regresso-do-atl-madrid-as-vitorias/ |archive-date=17 April 2022 |access-date=20 February 2022}} The following match, on 23 February, Félix scored Atlético's opening goal in a 1–1 home draw over Manchester United at the first leg of Champions League round-of-16 tie.{{cite web |last=Bernstein |first=Dan |title=Watch: Elanga scores Man Utd equaliser against Atletico Madrid in Champions League last 16 |website=Goal |date=23 February 2022 |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/watch-elanga-scores-man-utd-equaliser-against-atletico-madrid-in-/blt0718fe1c90c89a25 |access-date=23 February 2022 |archive-date=27 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427231024/https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/watch-elanga-scores-man-utd-equaliser-against-atletico-madrid-in-/blt0718fe1c90c89a25 |url-status=live }} In the reverse fixture, on 15 March, Félix created Renan Lodi's goal, which was assisted by Antoine Griezmann, to help Atlético defeat Manchester United 1–0 at Old Trafford and qualify to the quarter-finals, securing a 2–1 aggregate win.{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60740334 |title=Manchester United 0–1 Atletico Madrid (agg. 1–2) |website=BBC Sport |access-date=16 March 2022 |archive-date=17 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317154640/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60740334 |url-status=live }} The following six matches, after scoring six goals and providing two assists, Félix was awarded in March, the league's Player of the Month award.{{cite news |date=2 April 2022 |title=João Félix João, jugador del mes en LaLiga |trans-title=João Félix player of the month in La Liga |url=https://www.as.com/futbol/2022/04/02/primera/1648897184_744900.amp.html |language=Spanish |newspaper=AS |access-date=2 April 2022 |archive-date=27 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427185548/https://as.com/futbol/2022/04/02/primera/1648897184_744900.amp.html |url-status=live }} On 17 April, during a match against Espanyol, Félix suffered a hamstring injury, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.{{cite news |url=https://sicnoticias.pt/desporto/joao-felix-nao-joga-mais-esta-epoca-devido-a-lesao/ |title=João Félix não joga mais esta época devido a lesão |access-date=22 April 2022 |archive-date=16 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516231445/https://sicnoticias.pt/desporto/joao-felix-nao-joga-mais-esta-epoca-devido-a-lesao/ |url-status=live }} At the end of the season, Félix was awarded Atlético Madrid's Player of the Season award, named by the club's supporters, after finishing the campaign with 10 goals and six assists.{{cite news |date=25 May 2022 |title=João Félix é eleito melhor jogador da época no At. Madrid e deixa... recado |trans-title=João Félix is named Player of the Season at Atlético Madrid and leaves... a message. |url=https://www.record.pt/internacional/paises/espanha/atletico-madrid/detalhe/joao-felix-e-eleito-melhor-jogador-da-epoca-no-at-madrid-e-deixa-recado?ref=HP_1BucketDestaquesPrincipais |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525155246/https://www.record.pt/internacional/paises/espanha/atletico-madrid/detalhe/joao-felix-e-eleito-melhor-jogador-da-epoca-no-at-madrid-e-deixa-recado?ref=HP_1BucketDestaquesPrincipais |archive-date=25 May 2022 |access-date=25 May 2022 |publisher=Record}}
==2022–23: Desire to leave Atlético and loan to Chelsea==
Félix started the 2022–23 season, on 15 August, providing a hat-trick of assists for the first time in his career as Atlético beat Getafe 3–0 away from home. In the process, he became the third Portuguese player to provide three assists in a match in La Liga.{{Cite web |url=https://www.jn.pt/desporto/joao-felix-faz-tres-assistencias-na-primeira-jornada-da-la-liga-15094174.html |title=João Félix faz três assistências na primeira jornada da La Liga |access-date=29 August 2022 |archive-date=29 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829011742/https://www.jn.pt/desporto/joao-felix-faz-tres-assistencias-na-primeira-jornada-da-la-liga-15094174.html |url-status=live }} The following matches were preceded by a dispute over Félix's relationship with Diego Simeone, where Félix lost his place in the starting line-up and became the club's fifth choice attacker behind Ángel Correa, Antoine Griezmann, Alvaro Morata and Matheus Cunha.{{Cite web |url=https://desporto.sapo.pt/futebol/la-liga/artigos/joao-felix-reune-se-com-jorge-mendes-para-tentar-sair-do-atletico |title=João Félix reúne-se com Jorge Mendes para tentar sair do Atlético |access-date=15 October 2022 |archive-date=15 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015032508/https://desporto.sapo.pt/futebol/la-liga/artigos/joao-felix-reune-se-com-jorge-mendes-para-tentar-sair-do-atletico |url-status=live }} His relationship with his manager deteriorated further on 10 October, during a Champions League group stage match against Club Brugge, where in the second half of the match, Simeone sent him to warm up three times, only to leave him on the bench. Afterwards, he proceeded to ask his agent Jorge Mendes to find him a new club in the winter transfer window, with this episode sparking his desire to leave the club.{{Cite web |url=https://www.abola.pt/internacional/2022-10-14/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-cansado-de-promessas/960633 |title=João Félix cansado de promessas |access-date=15 October 2022 |archive-date=15 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015032456/https://www.abola.pt/internacional/2022-10-14/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-cansado-de-promessas/960633 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Está a custar-me tirar o melhor do João Félix… |trans-title=It’s hard for me to bring out the best in João Félix... |url=https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2022-10-14/atletico-madrid-esta-a-custar-me-tirar-o-melhor-do-joao-felix/960622 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015032452/https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2022-10-14/atletico-madrid-esta-a-custar-me-tirar-o-melhor-do-joao-felix/960622 |archive-date=15 October 2022 |access-date=15 October 2022}}{{Cite web |title=João Félix quer sair: A BOLA conta-lhe toda a história |trans-title=João Félix wants to leave: A BOLA tells you the whole story. |url=https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2022-10-14/joao-felix-quer-sair-a-bola-conta-lhe-toda-a-historia/960558 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015032905/https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2022-10-14/joao-felix-quer-sair-a-bola-conta-lhe-toda-a-historia/960558 |archive-date=15 October 2022 |access-date=15 October 2022}} After featuring sporadically for Atlético in the following matches, Félix came on as a 60th-minute substitute and scored his first two goals of the season on 29 October, as he was named man of the match in a 3–2 away loss to Cádiz.{{cite web |date=29 October 2022 |title=João Félix entrou e marcou, mas não evitou derrota do Atlético de Madrid |trans-title=João Félix came on and scored, but couldn’t prevent Atlético Madrid’s defeat. |url=https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/2102551/joao-felix-entrou-e-marcou-mas-nao-evitou-derrota-do-atletico-de-madrid |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221029171012/https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/2102551/joao-felix-entrou-e-marcou-mas-nao-evitou-derrota-do-atletico-de-madrid |archive-date=29 October 2022 |access-date=29 October 2022}}
During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, on 6 December, Atlético's CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín confirmed the club's intention to sell Félix stating that "Félix is the biggest bet the club has ever made. I think he's a high-performance player, one of the best in the world, but, for reasons that it's not worth naming now, the relationship between him and the coach is not good, nor is his motivation. I would love for it to continue, but that is not the player's intention."{{cite web |url=https://www.abola.pt/amp/2022-12-06/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-adoraria-que-continuasse-mas-essa-nao-e-intencao-de/967529 |title=JOÃO FÉLIX? ADORARIA QUE CONTINUASSE, MAS ESSA NÃO É INTENÇÃO DELE |access-date=6 December 2022 |archive-date=6 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206213342/https://www.abola.pt/amp/2022-12-06/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-adoraria-que-continuasse-mas-essa-nao-e-intencao-de/967529 |url-status=dead }}
On 11 January 2023, Félix joined Premier League club Chelsea on loan for the remainder of the 2022–23 season, extending his contract with Atlético to 2027 before the move.{{cite web |url=https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/joao-felix-recruited-on-loan |title=Joao Felix recruited on loan |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |date=11 January 2023 |access-date=11 January 2023 |archive-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111121108/https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/joao-felix-recruited-on-loan |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=https://en.atleticodemadrid.com/noticias/agreement-with-chelsea-for-the-loan-of-jo-o-felix|title=Agreement with Chelsea for the loan of João Félix|publisher=Atlético Madrid|date=11 January 2023|accessdate=11 January 2023|archive-date=11 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111120242/https://en.atleticodemadrid.com/noticias/agreement-with-chelsea-for-the-loan-of-jo-o-felix|url-status=live}} He made his debut the following day in a 2–1 defeat away to Fulham, in which he was sent off in the 58th minute for a tackle on Kenny Tete, later receiving a three-match ban.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62776438 |title=Fulham 2–1 Chelsea |first=Michael |last=Emons |website=BBC Sport |date=12 January 2023 |access-date=12 January 2023 |archive-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111180025/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62776438 |url-status=live }} Returning after suspension on 11 February, Félix scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 league draw at West Ham United.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64520927 |title=West Ham United 1–1 Chelsea |first=Neil |last=Johnston |website=BBC Sport |date=11 February 2023 |access-date=11 February 2023 |archive-date=11 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211101034/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64520927 |url-status=live }} After scoring four goals in 20 appearances, Atlético's president Enrique Cerezo confirmed that Chelsea's new head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, did not want the club to sign Félix on a permanent deal following the expiration of his loan. This led Félix to return to Atlético.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurosport.com/football/transfers/2022-2023/atletico-madrid-president-confirms-joao-felix-is-returning-to-club-as-mauricio-pochettino-does-not-w_sto9631175/story.shtml|title=ATLETICO MADRID PRESIDENT CONFIRMS JOAO FELIX IS RETURNING TO CLUB AS MAURICIO POCHETTINO 'DOES NOT WANT' HIM AT CHELSEA|publisher=Eurosport|date=30 May 2023|accessdate=5 June 2023|archive-date=30 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530205726/https://www.eurosport.com/football/transfers/2022-2023/atletico-madrid-president-confirms-joao-felix-is-returning-to-club-as-mauricio-pochettino-does-not-w_sto9631175/story.shtml|url-status=live}}
==2023–24: Loan to Barcelona==
Félix returned to pre-season training in July, where he almost immediately had a tense exchange with Atlético sporting director Andrea Berta and was forced to train with the reserves. The situation between Félix and Atlético, especially with the manager, had already deteriorated since last season, which was the motive behind his loan to Chelsea. His agent Jorge Mendes offered him to Paris Saint Germain, but the club rejected the chance to sign him.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-16 |title=Paris Saint-Germain turn down chance to sign Joao Felix |url=https://www.football-espana.net/2023/07/16/paris-saint-germain-turn-down-chance-to-sign-joao-felix-aston-villa-still-leading-the-race |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=Football Espana |language=en |archive-date=3 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903010856/https://www.football-espana.net/2023/07/16/paris-saint-germain-turn-down-chance-to-sign-joao-felix-aston-villa-still-leading-the-race |url-status=live }}
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On 18 July, Félix stated his desire to join Barcelona in an interview with Fabrizio Romano. Both Atlético's directors and the supporters did not appreciate the statement released by Félix offering himself to one of his club's biggest rivals, leading him to not play a single minute of the club's pre-season in the summer, whilse also being the target of whistles by Atlético's supporters every time he was present at the Metropolitano Stadium.{{cite web |date=14 August 2023 |title=Atlético Madrid Assobiadela monumental para João Félix! (vídeo) |trans-title=Atlético Madrid: Monumental boos for João Félix! (video) |url=https://www.abola.pt/futebol/noticias/assobiadela-monumental-para-joao-felix-video-2023082910154632657 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029162205/https://www.abola.pt/futebol/noticias/assobiadela-monumental-para-joao-felix-video-2023082910154632657 |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=20 September 2023 |work=A Bola}}{{cite web |author=Lídia Paralta Gomes |date=19 July 2023 |title=João Félix diz que Barcelona sempre foi a sua "primeira escolha" e reitera vontade de jogar no clube. At. Madrid fala de "falta de respeito" |trans-title=João Félix says that Barcelona has always been his "first choice" and reiterates his desire to play for the club. Atlético Madrid talks about "lack of respect." |url=https://tribuna.expresso.pt/futebol-internacional/2023-07-19-Joao-Felix-diz-que-Barcelona-sempre-foi-a-sua-primeira-escolha-e-reitera-vontade-de-jogar-no-clube.-At.-Madrid-fala-de-falta-de-respeito-dbc7849b |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029162201/https://tribuna.expresso.pt/futebol-internacional/2023-07-19-Joao-Felix-diz-que-Barcelona-sempre-foi-a-sua-primeira-escolha-e-reitera-vontade-de-jogar-no-clube.-At.-Madrid-fala-de-falta-de-respeito-dbc7849b |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=20 September 2023 |work=Tribuna Expresso}}{{cite web |date=6 August 2023 |title=Félix não jogou na pré-época do Atlético: 33 mil quilómetros e 0 minutos |trans-title=Félix didn’t play in Atlético’s pre-season: 33,000 kilometers and 0 minutes. |url=https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/2375526/felix-nao-jogou-na-pre-epoca-do-atletico-33-mil-quilometros-e-0-minutos |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819105304/https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/2375526/felix-nao-jogou-na-pre-epoca-do-atletico-33-mil-quilometros-e-0-minutos |archive-date=19 August 2023 |access-date=20 September 2023 |work=Notícias ao Minuto}} He also lost the number 7 shirt back to Antoine Griezmann, being assigned the number 18 shirt.{{cite web |date=8 August 2023 |title=João Félix perdeu a sete do Atlético de Madrid, mas já tem novo número |trans-title=João Félix lost the number seven at Atlético de Madrid, but already has a new number. |url=https://www.ojogo.pt/internacional/portugueses/noticias/joao-felix-perdeu-a-sete-do-atletico-de-madrid-mas-ja-tem-novo-numero--16825683.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819104937/https://www.ojogo.pt/internacional/portugueses/noticias/joao-felix-perdeu-a-sete-do-atletico-de-madrid-mas-ja-tem-novo-numero--16825683.html |archive-date=19 August 2023 |access-date=20 September 2023 |work=O Jogo}}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-07 |title=Al-Hilal make a move for João Félix |url=https://www.intothecalderon.com/2023/8/7/23822642/joao-felix-al-hilal-atletico-madrid-laliga-saudi-arabia-transfer-rumors |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=Into the Calderon |quote=lan, Aston Villa still leading the race |language=en |archive-date=3 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903010857/https://www.intothecalderon.com/2023/8/7/23822642/joao-felix-al-hilal-atletico-madrid-laliga-saudi-arabia-transfer-rumors |url-status=live }} Félix would receive an offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal to join them on a one-year loan deal, with their manager and fellow compatriot Jorge Jesus trying to convince Félix to join them on multiple occasions. However, Atlético rejected Al-Hilal's loan offer, as they wanted a permanent deal for Félix.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-06 |title=Al Hilal make bold Joao Felix offer |url=https://www.football-espana.net/2023/08/06/al-hilal-joao-felix-offer |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=Football Espana |language=en |archive-date=3 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903010900/https://www.football-espana.net/2023/08/06/al-hilal-joao-felix-offer |url-status=live }} He would be called up for Atlético's first official match of the 2023–24 season against Granada, but only featured on the bench.{{citation needed|date=March 2025}}
On 1 September, Félix joined Barcelona on loan for the 2023–24 season, alongside his Portugal teammate João Cancelo. Initially Barcelona was not interested in him, but after failed moves for Bernardo Silva and Neymar, the club turned to Félix, with manager Xavi giving his approval for the move.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-01 |title=FC Barcelona brings in João Félix |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/3664587/fc-barcelona-brings-in-joao-felix |access-date=2023-09-01 |website=FC Barcelona |language=en |archive-date=1 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901202816/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/3664587/fc-barcelona-brings-in-joao-felix |url-status=live }} According to Matteo Moretto of Relevo, Barcelona covered 100% of his wages, which were restructured after Félix agreed a contract extension until 2029 before leaving Atlético, and as a consequence lowering his annual salary, which was crucial to make his deal fit within Barcelona's salary cap in La Liga.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-01 |title=OFFICIAL: João Félix joins Barcelona on loan from Atlético Madrid |url=https://www.barcablaugranes.com/fc-barcelona-transfer-rumors-news/2023/9/1/23855454/official-joao-felix-joins-barcelona-on-loan-atletico-madrid |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=Barca Blaugranes |language=en |archive-date=3 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903010856/https://www.barcablaugranes.com/fc-barcelona-transfer-rumors-news/2023/9/1/23855454/official-joao-felix-joins-barcelona-on-loan-atletico-madrid |url-status=live }}
He made his debut two days later as an 80th-minute substitute in a 2–1 away win over Osasuna.{{cite web |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2023/09/03/spain/primera-division/club-atletico-osasuna/futbol-club-barcelona/4090881/ |title=Osasuna vs. Barcelona 1–2: Summary |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=3 September 2023 |archive-date=3 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903210845/https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2023/09/03/spain/primera-division/club-atletico-osasuna/futbol-club-barcelona/4090881/ |url-status=live }} On 16 September, he scored on his first start for Barça, opening the score in the 25th minute of a 5–0 league victory against Real Betis with a sharp finish from a narrow angle.{{cite magazine |last1=Summerscales |first1=Robert |title=Joao Felix and Cancelo score debut goals as Barcelona beat Betis - Futbol on FanNation |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/soccer/futbol/news/joao-felix-and-cancelo-score-debut-goals-as-barcelona-beat-betis |access-date=17 September 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=17 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230917103106/https://www.si.com/fannation/soccer/futbol/news/joao-felix-and-cancelo-score-debut-goals-as-barcelona-beat-betis |archive-date=17 September 2023}} He was subsequently praised for his dictating play, and after the game he stated: "I'm very happy to be starting games again, the feelings are very good – it's easy to play in this team".{{cite news |title=Barcelona player ratings vs Real Betis: The real Joao Felix has finally arrived in La Liga! Portuguese playmaker and Joao Cancelo enjoy excellent full debuts |url=https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-player-ratings-real-betis-joao-felix-joao-cancelo/blt9cfaee3a6fe4b108 |access-date=17 September 2023 |work=GOAL |date=16 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230917102402/https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-player-ratings-real-betis-joao-felix-joao-cancelo/blt9cfaee3a6fe4b108 |archive-date=17 September 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Marsden |first1=Sam |last2=Llorens |first2=Moises |title=Félix relishing fresh start at Barca after 1st goal |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/38415785/joao-felix-relishing-fresh-start-barcelona-first-goal |access-date=17 September 2023 |work=ESPN |date=16 September 2023 |archive-date=29 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029162208/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/38415785/joao-felix-relishing-fresh-start-barcelona-first-goal |url-status=live }} On his next match, on 19 September, Félix made his Champions League debut for Barcelona, scoring twice and providing an assist in a 5–0 win over Antwerp, being named man of the match.{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0253-0d042a009474-d3a14de143a9-1000--youngest-champions-league-players-moukoko-yamal-babayaro-che/ |title=Youngest Champions League players: Moukoko, Yamal, Babayaro, Cherki, Halilović, Tielemans |publisher=UEFA |date=19 September 2023 |access-date=20 September 2023 |archive-date=28 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928115651/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0253-0d042a009474-d3a14de143a9-1000--youngest-champions-league-players-moukoko-yamal-babayaro-che/ |url-status=live }} After being eleven matches scoreless, on 28 November, he scored the winning goal in a 2–1 comeback at home against his first club's rivals Porto in the Champions League group stage to secure the club's spot in the round of sixteen for the first time since 2020–21 season.{{cite web |url=https://apnews.com/article/barcelona-porto-champions-league-50b97742cab8a472a1f491c3e6a34bad |title=Barcelona beats Porto 2-1 to return to knockout stage of Champions League |publisher=AP News |date=29 November 2023 |access-date=4 December 2023 |archive-date=4 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204092626/https://apnews.com/article/barcelona-porto-champions-league-50b97742cab8a472a1f491c3e6a34bad |url-status=live }}
On 3 December, he netted the only goal in a 1–0 victory over his parent club Atlético Madrid.{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/dec/03/barcelonas-joao-felix-gets-revenge-with-games-only-goal-to-beat-atletico-madrid |title=Barcelona's João Félix gets revenge with game's only goal to beat Atlético Madrid |work=The Guardian |date=3 December 2023 |access-date=4 December 2023 |archive-date=4 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204091451/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/dec/03/barcelonas-joao-felix-gets-revenge-with-games-only-goal-to-beat-atletico-madrid |url-status=live }} At the reverse fixture at Metropolitano, on 17 March, Félix opened Barcelona's 3–0 victory over Atlético Madrid, helping his side move to the second spot in the La Liga table. He became the first player to score in both games against Atlético Madrid in the same league season since Lionel Messi in 2019–20.{{cite web |date=17 March 2024 |title=João Félix iguala feito de Messi em jogos frente ao... Atlético Madrid |trans-title=João Félix matches Messi’s feat in games against... Atlético Madrid. |url=https://www.abola.pt/futebol/noticias/joao-felix-iguala-feito-de-messi-em-jogos-frente-ao-atletico-madrid-2024031723233902734 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240318162015/https://www.abola.pt/futebol/noticias/joao-felix-iguala-feito-de-messi-em-jogos-frente-ao-atletico-madrid-2024031723233902734 |archive-date=18 March 2024 |access-date=18 March 2024 |work=}}
=Return to Chelsea=
On 21 August 2024, Félix returned to Chelsea, signing for them on a seven-year contract for a fee of €52 million (£42 million) plus €5 million (£4.3 million) in add-ons, and Conor Gallagher moving in the other direction on a permanent transfer for a fee of €42 million (£35 million).{{cite web |url=https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/joao-felix-is-a-chelsea-player |title=Joao Felix is a Chelsea player! |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |date=21 August 2024 |access-date=21 August 2024 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0jp78g449qo |title=Chelsea agree Felix fee, Gallagher to join Atletico |publisher=BBC Sport |date=19 August 2024 |access-date=19 August 2024 }} He scored on his second debut, a 6–2 away win against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 25 August.{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cgjvyxxqj11t | title=Wolves 2-6 Chelsea: Noni Madueke's hat-trick gives Enzo Maresca first Premier League win }}
==Loan to AC Milan==
On 4 February 2025, Félix signed on a loan contract with AC Milan, which lasts until the end of the 2024–25 season.{{Cite web |date=4 February 2025 |title=João Félix, new signing of AC Milan's transfer market: the official statement |url=https://www.acmilan.com/en/news/articles/media/2025-02-04/official-statement-joao-felix |access-date=4 February 2025 |publisher=AC Milan }} A day later, he scored on his debut in a 3–1 victory over Roma in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.{{cite web |url=https://www.footboom1.com/en/news/football/2357061-joao-felix-s-dream-debut-with-ac-milan-can-he-maintain-the-momentum |title=Joao Félix's Dream Debut with AC Milan: Can He Maintain the Momentum? |publisher=footboom1.com |date=6 February 2025 }}
International career
=Youth=
On 14 June 2017, Félix began his international career with Portugal's under-18 team, debuting against Norway, replacing Elves Baldé in the 58th minute. In this friendly match, Félix scored a brace in a 3–0 victory in Lisbon. On 10 October 2017, Félix debuted for Portugal's under-21 team for the qualification of the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, in a 3–1 defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina, replacing Xadas in the 56th minute.{{cite web |title=UEFA Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Portugal qualification for the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship debut |url=https://pt.uefa.com/under21/match/2022501--bosnia-and-herzegovina-vs-portugal/ |access-date=3 September 2019 |publisher=UEFA |date=10 October 2017 |archive-date=10 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910022918/https://pt.uefa.com/under21/match/2022501--bosnia-and-herzegovina-vs-portugal/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |date=10 October 2017 |title=Bósnia-Portugal, 3–1: Primeira derrota em apuramentos em 6 anos |trans-title=Bosnia-Portugal, 3–1: First qualifying defeat in 6 years. |url=https://www.record.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-selecoes/europeu-sub-21/detalhe/sub-21-bosnia-portugal-em-direto |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903160245/https://www.record.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-selecoes/europeu-sub-21/detalhe/sub-21-bosnia-portugal-em-direto |archive-date=3 September 2019 |access-date=3 September 2019 |newspaper=Record}}
On 15 January 2018, Félix debuted for Portugal's under-19 team as a 27th-minute substitute for an injured Jorge Teixeira in a 2–1 win over Turkey. On 23 March 2018, Félix scored his first international goal for Portugal's under-21 team in a 7–0 win over Liechtenstein.{{cite news |title=UEFA Liechtenstein vs Portugal qualification for the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship debut |url=https://pt.uefa.com/under21/match/2022482--liechtenstein-vs-portugal/ |access-date=3 September 2019 |publisher=UEFA |date=23 March 2018 |archive-date=10 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910022921/https://pt.uefa.com/under21/match/2022482--liechtenstein-vs-portugal/ |url-status=live }} In the end of the qualification process, he had scored four goals, helping guide Portugal to the play-offs.{{cite news |date=23 March 2018 |title=Brilho de uma geração deu para o playoff, para já |trans-title=The brilliance of a generation was enough for the playoff, for now. |url=https://www.zerozero.pt/news.php?id=233064 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212142713/https://www.zerozero.pt/news.php?id=233064 |archive-date=12 December 2022 |access-date=3 September 2019 |website=zerozero.pt}} In the first leg of the play-offs, Portugal faced Poland in a 1–0 away victory, but eventually lost in the second leg in a 3–1 home defeat, failing to qualify for the tournament.{{cite news |title=Play-offs 1st leg |url=https://pt.uefa.com/under21/match/2025681--poland-vs-portugal/ |access-date=3 September 2019 |publisher=UEFA |date=16 November 2018 |archive-date=3 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903173259/https://pt.uefa.com/under21/season=2019/matches/round=2000804/match=2025681/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Play-offs 2nd leg |url=https://pt.uefa.com/under21/match/2025682--portugal-vs-poland/ |access-date=3 September 2019 |publisher=UEFA |date=20 November 2018 |archive-date=10 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910023002/https://pt.uefa.com/under21/match/2025682--portugal-vs-poland/ |url-status=live }}
During his international youth career, Félix would go on to represent the under-18, under-19 and under-21 teams, amassing 14 youth caps and scoring six goals overall.{{Cite web |url=https://www.fpf.pt/pt/Jogadores/Jogador/playerId/849913/contextId/172 |title=João Félix |access-date=31 October 2021 |archive-date=31 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031224009/https://www.fpf.pt/pt/Jogadores/Jogador/playerId/849913/contextId/172 |url-status=live }}
=Senior=
On 15 March 2019, manager Fernando Santos called up Félix to the senior team for the first time, ahead of the opening UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches.{{cite news |date=15 March 2019 |title=Eagles called up to the national team |url=https://www.slbenfica.pt/en-us/agora/noticias/2018-2019/03/15/futebol-jogadores-benfica-convocados-selecao-portugal-jogos-ucrania-e-servia-apuramento-europeu |publisher=S.L. Benfica |access-date=5 July 2019 |archive-date=4 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704222544/https://www.slbenfica.pt/en-us/agora/noticias/2018-2019/03/15/futebol-jogadores-benfica-convocados-selecao-portugal-jogos-ucrania-e-servia-apuramento-europeu |url-status=live }} During training with the national squad, Félix injured his foot and thus missed Portugal's match against Serbia on 25 March.{{cite news |last=Barbosa |first=Nuno |date=25 March 2019 |title=UEFA deixa lesionado João Félix de fora do Portugal–Sérvia |trans-title=UEFA leaves injured João Félix out of Portugal–Serbia |url=https://www.jn.pt/desporto/interior/uefa-deixa-lesionado-joao-felix-de-fora-do-portugal-servia-10721509.html |language=pt |newspaper=Jornal de Notícias |access-date=5 July 2019 |archive-date=5 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190705182734/https://www.jn.pt/desporto/interior/uefa-deixa-lesionado-joao-felix-de-fora-do-portugal-servia-10721509.html |url-status=live }} Félix was also selected for the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals squad on home soil.{{cite news |title=Portugal name Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix in Nations League squad |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13954/11727023/portugal-name-cristiano-ronaldo-and-joao-felix-in-nations-league-squad |access-date=27 May 2019 |website=Sky Sports |date=24 May 2019 |archive-date=17 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190617224440/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13954/11727023/portugal-name-cristiano-ronaldo-and-joao-felix-in-nations-league-squad |url-status=live }} He made his international debut for the senior team on 5 June against Switzerland in the semi-finals, where he was substituted in the 71st minute of a 3–1 win.{{cite news |title=Joao Felix is rated at £106m but he struggled on his Portugal debut |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13954/11735790/joao-felix-is-rated-at-106m-but-he-struggled-on-his-portugal-debut |access-date=6 June 2019 |website=Sky Sports |date=6 June 2019 |archive-date=27 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627050612/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13954/11735790/joao-felix-is-rated-at-106m-but-he-struggled-on-his-portugal-debut |url-status=live }} Four days later, Portugal defeated Netherlands 1–0 in the tournament's final.{{cite news |last=Law |first=Matt |title=Result: Goncalo Guedes scores winner as Portugal land UEFA Nations League title |url=https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/portugal/uefa-nations-league/result/result-guedes-scores-winner-as-portugal-land-nations-league-title_361579.html |access-date=9 June 2019 |website=Sports Mole |date=5 July 2019 |archive-date=12 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812182352/https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/portugal/uefa-nations-league/result/result-guedes-scores-winner-as-portugal-land-nations-league-title_361579.html |url-status=live }} He scored his first international goal on 5 September 2020 in a 4–1 home win over Croatia in the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League.{{cite news |title=Portugal 4–1 Croatia: Holders ease to emphatic victory |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/news/0261-104df9ab20e7-ebd4defbd745-1000--portugal-4-1-croatia-holders-ease-to-emphatic-victory/ |access-date=6 September 2020 |publisher=UEFA |date=5 September 2020 |archive-date=19 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919173444/https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/match/2029991--portugal-vs-croatia/postmatch/report/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Silva |first=Bernardo |date=2023-04-24 |title=7club |url=https://poker7clubs.com/ |access-date=2025-04-20 |website=poker7clubs.com}} Félix was selected for UEFA Euro 2020,{{cite web |url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/portugal-euro-2020-squad-the-complete-line-up-for-marchs-internationals |title=Portugal Euro 2020 squad update: full team preview |publisher=FourFourTwo |date=13 June 2021 |access-date=31 August 2021 |archive-date=6 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606213508/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/portugal-euro-2020-squad-the-complete-line-up-for-marchs-internationals |url-status=live }} replacing João Moutinho in the 55th minute in a 1–0 loss to Belgium in the round of 16 on 27 June.{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2020/match/2024479--belgium-vs-portugal/postmatch/report/ |title=Belgium 1–0 Portugal: Holders dethroned by Thorgan Hazard |publisher=UEFA |date=27 June 2021 |access-date=28 June 2021 |archive-date=27 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627230649/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2020/match/2024479--belgium-vs-portugal/postmatch/report/ |url-status=dead }} In October 2022, he was named in Portugal's preliminary 55-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar,{{cite web |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumor-portugal-reportedly-announce-provisional-55-man-squad-2022-fifa-world-cup-liverpool-star-receives-surprise-call |title=Portugal reportedly name provisional 55-man squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup; Liverpool star receives surprise call up |publisher=Sportskeeda |first=Dakir Mohammed |last=Thanveer |date=25 October 2022 |access-date=9 November 2022 |archive-date=9 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109135750/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumor-portugal-reportedly-announce-provisional-55-man-squad-2022-fifa-world-cup-liverpool-star-receives-surprise-call |url-status=live }} being included in the final 26-man squad for the tournament.{{cite web |url=https://desporto.sapo.pt/futebol/mundial/artigos/os-26-convocados-de-portugal-para-o-mundial2022 |title=Os 26 convocados de Portugal: Gonçalo Ramos, António Silva, Otávio e Matheus Nunes chamados |trans-title=Portugal select 26: Gonçalo Ramos, António Silva, Otávio and Matheus Nunes called |publisher=SAPO |language=pt |date=10 November 2022 |access-date=10 November 2022 |archive-date=10 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221110174203/https://desporto.sapo.pt/futebol/mundial/artigos/os-26-convocados-de-portugal-para-o-mundial2022 |url-status=live }} On 25 November, Félix scored his first World Cup goal in Portugal's 3–2 group stage win against Ghana.{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Adriana |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/portugal-por/story/4805137/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-first-man-to-score-in-5-world-cups |title=Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first male player to score in 5 World Cups |date=24 November 2022 |access-date=24 November 2022 |publisher=ESPN |archive-date=26 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126052300/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/portugal-por/story/4805137/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-first-man-to-score-in-5-world-cups |url-status=live }} On 6 December, Félix provided two assists in Portugal's 6–1 win over Switzerland in the round of 16.{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/17/255711/285073/400128130 |title=Portugal 6–1 Switzerland |publisher=FIFA |access-date=6 December 2022 |archive-date=17 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217005737/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/17/255711/285073/400128130 |url-status=live }} Portugal were eliminated in the quarter-finals after losing 1–0 to Morocco.{{Cite web |date=10 December 2022 |title=Morocco 1-0 Portugal: World Cup 2022 quarter-final – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2022/dec/10/morocco-portugal-world-cup-2022-quarter-final-live |access-date=11 December 2022 |website=The Guardian |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219022313/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2022/dec/10/morocco-portugal-world-cup-2022-quarter-final-live |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Ronaldo equals men's international appearance record |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/ronaldo-equals-mens-international-appearance-record |publisher=FIFA.com |access-date=17 December 2022 |archive-date=17 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217184437/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/ronaldo-equals-mens-international-appearance-record |url-status=live }} On 11 September 2023, Félix scored the closing goal as Portugal defeated Luxembourg 9–0 at home in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers, the biggest win in the team's history.{{cite web|url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/portugal/selecao-nacional/portugal-9-0-luxemburgo-cronica|title=Portugal 9–0 Luxemburgo (crónica)|trans-title=Portugal 9–0 Luxembourg (report)|publisher=Mais Futebol|first=Pedro|last=Lemos|language=pt|date=11 September 2023|access-date=11 September 2023|archive-date=29 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929090211/https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/portugal/selecao-nacional/portugal-9-0-luxemburgo-cronica|url-status=live}} In their quarter-final match against France in the final tournament, he missed a penalty in the shoot-out as Portugal were eliminated 5-3 on penalties.{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/france-beat-portugal-penalties-reach-euro-2024-semi-final-2024-07-05/|title=France beat Portugal in shootout to reach semis and end Ronaldo's dream|publisher=Reuters|first=Mark|last=Gleeson|date=5 July 2024|access-date=6 July 2024}}
Player profile
=Style of play=
File:João Félix 2019b.jpg in 2019]]
Félix is regarded as a donkey{{cite web |url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/17/sport/joao-felix-benfica-spt-intl/index.html |title=Joao Felix: The Benfica teen who is a 'star already' |publisher=CNN |last1=Macguire |first1=Eoghan |date=7 May 2019 |access-date=11 April 2020 |archive-date=12 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112230211/https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/17/sport/joao-felix-benfica-spt-intl/index.html |url-status=live }} capable of playing in several offensive positions, due to his versatility; throughout his career, he has been deployed as a striker, as a second striker, or even as a winger, although his primary position is that of an attacking midfielder.{{cite web |last1=Sillés |first1=Javier |date=18 June 2019 |title=Tactical analysis of Joao Félix: a difference-making transfer |url=https://en.as.com/en/2019/06/18/football/1560852116_870651.html |access-date=8 March 2020 |publisher=AS |archive-date=11 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411125108/https://en.as.com/en/2019/06/18/football/1560852116_870651.html |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |url=https://observador.pt/2018/08/25/joao-felix-o-miudo-dos-pestinhas-que-saiu-do-fc-porto-por-ser-magricelas-e-esta-a-ganhar-cabedal-no-benfica/ |title=João Félix, o miúdo dos Pestinhas que saiu do FC Porto por ser magricelas e está a ganhar cabedal no Benfica |trans-title=João Félix, the Pestinhas kid who left FC Porto for being scrawny and is gaining muscle at Benfica |newspaper=Observador |language=pt |last=Roseiro |first=Bruno |date=25 August 2018 |access-date=17 January 2019 |archive-date=17 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117070241/https://observador.pt/2018/08/25/joao-felix-o-miudo-dos-pestinhas-que-saiu-do-fc-porto-por-ser-magricelas-e-esta-a-ganhar-cabedal-no-benfica/ |url-status=live }} With Benfica, Félix usually played as a second striker in a 4–4–2 formation, where he was tasked with linking up the midfield with the attack, as well as creating opportunities for the team's main striker, while also being given the freedom to make runs into the box and score goals himself. With Atlético Madrid, he has occasionally played in a similar role, but has often been deployed as a winger on either flanks or the second striker in the team's 4–4–2 formation.{{cite web |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2020/02/25/5e5510c222601d46538b459b.html |title=Joao Felix is finally seeing the light |newspaper=Marca |location=Madrid |last1=Medina |first1=David G. |date=25 February 2020 |access-date=11 April 2020 |archive-date=11 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411175354/https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2020/02/25/5e5510c222601d46538b459b.html |url-status=live }} A technical gifted and intelligent player, with an eye for goal, his primary traits are his creativity, finishing, touch on the ball, and dribbling skills, as well as his vision and precise passing.{{cite web |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2858128-matthijs-de-ligt-joao-felix-jadon-sancho-on-20-man-2019-golden-boy-shortlist |title=Matthijs de Ligt, Joao Felix, Jadon Sancho on 20-Man 2019 Golden Boy Shortlist |publisher=Bleacher Report |last1=Jones |first1=Matt |date=15 October 2019 |access-date=8 March 2020 |archive-date=12 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612104857/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2858128-matthijs-de-ligt-joao-felix-jadon-sancho-on-20-man-2019-golden-boy-shortlist |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/atletico-madrids-joao-felix-is-the-best-signing-of-the-summer-183220159.html |title=Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix is the best signing of the summer |publisher=Yahoo Sports |last1=Bailey |first1=Ryan |date=29 July 2019 |access-date=8 March 2020 |archive-date=3 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903051540/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/atletico-madrids-joao-felix-is-the-best-signing-of-the-summer-183220159.html |url-status=live }}
=Reception=
Considered by Benfica to be one of the most promising players to have emerged from their youth ranks, Félix is also regarded by pundits as one of the most talented young players in world football. His playing style has led him to be compared to Brazilian former playmaker Kaká and former Benfica players Rui Costa and João Pinto; he has also been likened by some in the media to compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as former Atlético Madrid forwards Sergio Agüero and Antoine Griezmann.{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/diego-forlan-sees-sergio-aguero-in-atleticos-young-joao-felix/cid/1710503 |title=Diego Forlan sees Sergio Aguero in Atletico's young Joao Felix |newspaper=The Telegraph |location=Kolkata |last1=Roy |first1=Angshuman |date=9 October 2019 |access-date=28 December 2020 |archive-date=19 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919031057/https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/diego-forlan-sees-sergio-aguero-in-atleticos-young-joao-felix/cid/1710503 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2019/12/10/5deec35ee2704e4e418b45ae.html |title=It's time for Joao Felix to become Griezmann |newspaper=Marca |location=Madrid |date=10 December 2019 |access-date=28 December 2020 |archive-date=8 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308101554/https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2019/12/10/5deec35ee2704e4e418b45ae.html |url-status=live }}
Regarding Félix's playing style in 2019, Rui Costa praised the youngster for his "understanding of the game," and his "ability to know where to be in front of goal."{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48385500 |title=Joao Felix: The Benfica wonderkid who has been called the most exciting player since Cristiano Ronaldo |website=BBC Sport |last=Davis |first=Matt |date=26 May 2019 |access-date=27 May 2019 |archive-date=27 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527023828/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48385500 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |date=22 March 2019 |title=Rui Costa sobre João Félix: "Há jogadores que não conseguimos reter em Portugal" |trans-title=Rui Costa on João Félix: "There are players we can't keep in Portugal." |url=https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/rui-costa-sobre-joao-felix-ha-jogadores-que-nao-conseguimos-reter-em-portugal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821232218/https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/rui-costa-sobre-joao-felix-ha-jogadores-que-nao-conseguimos-reter-em-portugal |archive-date=21 August 2019 |access-date=21 August 2019 |newspaper=Record |language=pt}} João Tralhão, his former youth coach at Benfica, praising Félix's versatility said, "He can play anywhere [in attack], because he always finds the spaces to do what the coach wants. He understands that positioning like few in the world, he's very clever."{{Cite web |title=Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix's coming of age: Ballon D'Or still a possibility, says former coach |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12578778/joao-felix-can-be-one-of-atletico-madrids-best-players-says-former-coach-ahead-of-man-city-clash |date=5 April 2022 |location=United Kingdom |website=Sky Sports |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220405103440/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12578778/joao-felix-can-be-one-of-atletico-madrids-best-players-says-former-coach-ahead-of-man-city-clash |archive-date=5 April 2022}}
Personal life
Félix was born in Viseu. He is of Brazilian descent through his father who was born in Brazil.{{Cite web |date=18 September 2022 |title=Do idioma ao futevôlei: como João Félix virou '50% brasileiro' no Atlético de Madrid |trans-title=From the language to footvolley: how João Félix became '50% Brazilian' at Atlético de Madrid. |url=https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/laliga/artigo/_/id/10943577/do-idioma-ao-futevolei-como-joao-felix-virou-50-brasileiro-no-atletico-de-madrid |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite tweet |number=1237913700788350976 |user=TNTSportsBR |title="Meu pai nasceu no Brasil, então eu tenho alguma genética brasileira" |trans-title="My father was born in Brazil, so I have some Brazilian genetics."}} His parents, Carlos and Carla, are both teachers. He has a younger brother, Hugo, who plays for Benfica's youth ranks.{{cite news |last=Fernandes |first=Mariana |date=26 June 2019 |title=Há um Félix que sai mas também há um Félix que fica. Hugo, o irmão mais novo que quer escrever a própria história |trans-title=There is a Félix who leaves, but there is also a Félix who stays. Hugo, the younger brother who wants to write his own story. |url=https://observador.pt/2019/06/26/ha-um-felix-que-sai-mas-tambem-ha-um-felix-que-fica-hugo-o-irmao-mais-novo-que-quer-escrever-a-propria-historia/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120012119/https://observador.pt/2019/06/26/ha-um-felix-que-sai-mas-tambem-ha-um-felix-que-fica-hugo-o-irmao-mais-novo-que-quer-escrever-a-propria-historia/ |archive-date=20 January 2021 |access-date=15 April 2020 |newspaper=Observador |language=pt}} Growing up, Félix's idols were Kaká and Rui Costa, the latter a player he looked to emulate.{{cite news |title=João Félix fala de tudo. As praxes, os ídolos, a relação com Vieira, o n.º 10 e a Bola de Ouro |trans-title=João Felix talks about everything. The pranks, the idols, the relationship with Vieira, the number 10 and the Golden Ball |url=https://www.dn.pt/desportos/interior/joao-felix-fala-de-tudo-as-praxes-os-idolos-a-relacao-com-vieira-o-n10-e-a-bola-de-ouro-10938513.html |newspaper=Diário de Notícias |date=24 May 2019 |language=pt |access-date=21 August 2019 |archive-date=21 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821232219/https://www.dn.pt/desportos/interior/joao-felix-fala-de-tudo-as-praxes-os-idolos-a-relacao-com-vieira-o-n10-e-a-bola-de-ouro-10938513.html |url-status=live }} Félix was in a relationship with Portuguese actress Margarida Corceiro until May 2023.{{cite news |title=Margarida Corceiro conta como começou a namorar com João Félix |trans-title=Margarida Corceiro tells how she began to go out with João Félix |publisher=IOL |url=https://selfie.iol.pt/voce-na-tv/manuel-luis-goucha/margarida-corceiro-conta-como-comecou-a-namorar-com-joao-felix |date=7 February 2020 |language=pt |access-date=22 March 2020 |archive-date=22 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322193153/https://selfie.iol.pt/voce-na-tv/manuel-luis-goucha/margarida-corceiro-conta-como-comecou-a-namorar-com-joao-felix |url-status=live }}
In April 2020, Félix made a donation of equipment to a crowdfunding campaign to a hospital in his hometown in Viseu during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news |title=Coronavírus: João Félix faz donativo ao Hospital de Viseu |trans-title=Coronavirus: João Félix makes donation to Viseu Hospital |url=https://www.jornaldocentro.pt/online/regiao/coronavirus-joao-felix-faz-donativo-ao-hospital-de-viseu |access-date=28 September 2020 |website=Jornal do Centro |date=13 April 2020 |language=pt |archive-date=21 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421035544/https://jornaldocentro.pt/online/regiao/coronavirus-joao-felix-faz-donativo-ao-hospital-de-viseu |url-status=live }}
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|match played 27 April 2025}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes Taça de Portugal, Copa del Rey, FA Cup, Coppa Italia}} !colspan="2"|League cup{{efn|Includes Taça da Liga, EFL Cup}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||||
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="3"|Benfica B
|13 | 3 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 13 | 3 | |||||
| 2017–18
|LigaPro |17 | 4 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 17 | 4 | |||||
| colspan="2"|Total
!30 | 7 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 30 | 7 | |||||
| Benfica
|26 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9{{efn|Three appearances in UEFA Champions League, six appearances and three goals in UEFA Europa League}} | 3 | colspan="2"|— | 43 | 20 | ||
| rowspan="5"|Atlético Madrid
|27 | 6 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 6{{efn|name=UCL|Appearances in UEFA Champions League}} | 3 | 2{{efn|name=SDE|Appearance(s) in Supercopa de España}} | 0 | 36 | 9 | ||
| 2020–21
|La Liga |31 | 7 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 8{{efn|name=UCL}} | 3 | colspan="2"|— | 40 | 10 | |||
| 2021–22
|La Liga |24 | 8 | 2 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 8{{efn|name=UCL}} | 1 | 1{{efn|name=SDE}} | 0 | 35 | 10 | ||
| 2022–23{{cite web |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/joao-felix--sequeira/459986/ |title=João Félix: Summary |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=12 January 2023 |archive-date=29 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929033408/https://uk.soccerway.com/players/joao-felix--sequeira/459986/ |url-status=live }}
|La Liga |14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 5{{efn|name=UCL}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 20 | 5 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!96 | 25 | 5 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | 27 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 131 | 34 | ||
| Chelsea (loan)
|2022–23{{soccerbase season|114089|2022|name=Joao Felix|access-date=29 May 2023}} |16 | 4 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 4{{efn|name=UCL}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 20 | 4 | ||||
| Barcelona (loan)
|2023–24{{soccerbase season|114089|2023|name=Joao Felix|access-date=11 June 2024}} |La Liga |30 | 7 | 3 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 9{{efn|name=UCL}} | 3 | 2{{efn|name=SDE}} | 0 | 44 | 10 | ||
| Chelsea
|2024–25{{soccerbase season|114089|2024|name=Joao Felix|access-date=21 August 2024}} |Premier League |12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5{{efn|name=UECL|Appearances in UEFA Conference League}} | 4 | colspan="2"|— | 20 | 7 | ||
| AC Milan (loan)
|11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 2{{efn|name=UCL}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 16 | 1 | |||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!221 | 59 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 56 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 304 | 83 |
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=International=
{{updated|match played 18 November 2024}}{{cite web |title=João Félix |url=https://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=30645 |website=EU-Football.info |access-date=11 June 2024 |archive-date=7 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407174454/https://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=30645 |url-status=live }}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals | ||
| rowspan="6"|Portugal
|2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 3 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 | 3 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 |
| colspan="2"|Total||45||9 |
|---|
{{updated|match played 18 November 2024}}
:Scores and results list Portugal's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Félix goal.
Honours
Benfica
Atlético Madrid
- La Liga: 2020–21{{cite web |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/atletico-madrid/2021/05/28/60b13140268e3e3f088b45a1.html |title=Joao Felix: I'm still an Atletico Madrid player and I'm happy |newspaper=Marca |location=Madrid |date=28 May 2021 |access-date=2 June 2021 |archive-date=3 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603074853/https://www.marca.com/en/football/atletico-madrid/2021/05/28/60b13140268e3e3f088b45a1.html |url-status=live }}
Portugal
Individual
- Primeira Liga Player of the Month: January 2019{{cite news |date=12 February 2019 |title=Melhores de janeiro: João Félix e Pedro Henrique em destaque |trans-title=Best of January: João Félix and Pedro Henrique in evidence |url=http://www.ligaportugal.pt/pt/epocas/20182019/noticias/geral/premios/melhores-de-janeiro-joao-felix-e-pedro-henrique-em-destaque/ |language=pt |publisher=Liga Portugal |access-date=14 February 2019 |archive-date=14 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214134221/http://www.ligaportugal.pt/pt/epocas/20182019/noticias/geral/premios/melhores-de-janeiro-joao-felix-e-pedro-henrique-em-destaque/ |url-status=live }}
- SJPF Young Player of the Month: January 2019{{cite news |date=14 February 2019 |title=Sindicato também distingue João Félix|trans-title=Syndicate also distinguish João Félix |url=https://www.abola.pt/Clubes/Noticias/Ver/773678/40|url-status=dead |language=pt |newspaper=A Bola|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217030216/https://www.abola.pt/Clubes/Noticias/Ver/773678/40|archive-date=17 February 2019|access-date=16 February 2019}}
- UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2018–19{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0251-0e99bdeec794-2e32643cecd5-1000--uefa-europa-league-squad-of-2018-19/ |title=UEFA Europa League Squad of the 2018/19 Season |publisher=UEFA |date=30 May 2019 |access-date=30 May 2019 |archive-date=23 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190623141612/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=2606568.html |url-status=live }}
- CNID Best Revelation Footballer of the Year: 2019{{cite web |url=https://desporto.sapo.pt/futebol/primeira-liga/artigos/bruno-fernandes-eleito-futebolista-da-i-liga-pelos-associados-do-cnid |title=Bruno Fernandes eleito futebolista da I Liga pelos associados do CNID |trans-title=Bruno Fernandes voted footballer of I League by CNID members |website=SAPO Desporto |language=pt |date=21 May 2019 |access-date=1 June 2019 |archive-date=27 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527174713/https://desporto.sapo.pt/futebol/primeira-liga/artigos/bruno-fernandes-eleito-futebolista-da-i-liga-pelos-associados-do-cnid |url-status=live }}
- Primeira Liga Best Young Player of the Year: 2018–19{{cite news |date=5 July 2019 |title=João Félix eleito Jogador Jovem do Ano de 2018/2019 |trans-title=João Félix elected 2018–19 Young Player of the Year |url=https://desporto.sapo.pt/futebol/primeira-liga/artigos/joao-felix-eleito-jogador-jovem-do-ano-de-20182019 |language=pt |website=SAPO Desporto |access-date=6 July 2019 |archive-date=6 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706174403/https://desporto.sapo.pt/futebol/primeira-liga/artigos/joao-felix-eleito-jogador-jovem-do-ano-de-20182019 |url-status=live }}
- Golden Globes: 2019 Best Newcomer{{cite news |date=30 September 2019 |title=Os Globos de Ouro foram para... |trans-title=The Golden Globes went to... |url=https://sicnoticias.pt/cultura/2019-09-30-Os-Globos-de-Ouro-foram-para |language=pt |publisher=SIC Notícias |access-date=30 September 2019 |archive-date=30 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930155705/https://sicnoticias.pt/cultura/2019-09-30-Os-Globos-de-Ouro-foram-para |url-status=live }}
- A Bola Player of the Year: 2019{{cite video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zU5d0ZsY2I |title=Entrevista a João Félix- Jogador do ano para o jornal A BOLA. |author=A Bola TV |trans-title=Interview with João Félix – Player of the Year for the newspaper A BOLA. |access-date=7 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112012107/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zU5d0ZsY2I |archive-date=12 January 2023 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}
- Golden Boy: 2019{{cite web |url=https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/golden-boy/2019/11/27-63853409/il_profilo_del_golden_boy_joo_flix_il_predestinato/ |title=Il profilo del Golden Boy João Félix: il predestinato |trans-title=The profile of the Golden Boy João Félix: the predestined |date=27 November 2019 |publisher=Tuttosport |language=it |access-date=27 November 2019 |archive-date=27 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191127180131/https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/golden-boy/2019/11/27-63853409/il_profilo_del_golden_boy_joo_flix_il_predestinato/ |url-status=live }}
- Globe Revelation Player: 2019{{cite news |url=https://www.jn.pt/desporto/cristiano-ronaldo-e-joao-felix-ganham-globe-soccer-awards-11659548.html |title=Cristiano Ronaldo e João Félix ganham Globe Soccer Awards |newspaper=Jornal de Notícias |date=29 December 2019 |access-date=29 December 2019 |archive-date=30 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230015256/https://www.jn.pt/desporto/cristiano-ronaldo-e-joao-felix-ganham-globe-soccer-awards-11659548.html |url-status=live }}
- La Liga Player of the Month: November 2020,{{cite news |url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/joao-felix-named-laliga-santander-player-of-the-month-for-november |title=Joao Felix named LaLiga Santander Player of the Month for November |date=3 December 2020 |access-date=4 December 2020 |publisher=La Liga |archive-date=16 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116023558/https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/joao-felix-named-laliga-santander-player-of-the-month-for-november |url-status=live }} March 2022{{cite news |url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/joao-felix-named-laliga-santander-player-of-the-month-for-march |title=João Felix named LaLiga Santander Player of the Month for March |date=8 April 2020 |access-date=8 April 2020 |publisher=La Liga |archive-date=8 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408173509/https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/joao-felix-named-laliga-santander-player-of-the-month-for-march |url-status=live }}
- La Liga Goal of the Month: April 2024{{cite news|url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/joao-felix-wins-laliga-ea-sports-goal-of-the-month-for-april|publisher=La Liga|date=30 April 2024|title=João Felix wins LALIGA EA SPORTS Goal of the Month for April|access-date=30 April 2024|archive-date=30 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430160656/https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/joao-felix-wins-laliga-ea-sports-goal-of-the-month-for-april|url-status=live}}
- Atlético Madrid Player of the Year: 2021–22
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- [https://www.chelseafc.com/en/teams/profile/joao-felix Profile] at the Chelsea F.C. website
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20210523201049/https://www.foradejogo.net/player.php?player=199911100001&language=2 João Félix] at ForaDeJogo (archived)
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