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·14 April 2026

PSG – Luis Castro reveals what makes João Neves different

Luis Castro, Dunkerque coach (Ligue 2) and former youth coach of João Neves, was invited by L’Equipe to provide insight into the distinctive style of the 21-year-old Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal midfielder, combining elegance and fighting spirit.

“Neves lets his instinct do the talking.”

“He has exceptional body coordination. There are many sports in which João is very strong. All of those gestures, all of those movements have been repeated thousands of times. There’s that, and also a part of instinct. He takes in information beforehand, because he is very intelligent, but when he is under pressure from his opponents, he lets his instinct do the talking. And that creates the moves you’re talking about. He has football in him.”

There is talent, obviously, but you also have to find the right formula to make the best use of it. Understanding the game is important in order to adapt to different situations. But we should not forget the role of instinct in a sport that is always moving and where decisions must be made very quickly.

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Neves has that little extra that allows him to respond to different challenges and opportunities. That leads to somewhat “magical” moments, especially since he is equipped with great technical quality. All of it with maximum determination at all times. A combination that makes this player particularly valuable.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.