Rúben Neves
CDM · Al-Hilal · Portugal
Quick facts
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Born
September 17, 1997
Zodiac
♍ Virgo
About
Rúben Neves is a metronomic midfielder who plays for Al Hilal and Portugal. The Portuguese playmaker is renowned for his exceptional passing range and ability to dictate tempo from deep.
Strengths
- +Passing range
- +Tempo control
- +Long-range shooting
- +Tactical intelligence
- +Composure
Weaknesses
- −Pace
- −Physicality in midfield battles
- −Defensive mobility
Role in the XI
Neves plays as a deep-lying playmaker, dictating tempo with his distribution.
Career Timeline
Club progression, international milestones, and current status.
Born in Portugal
Rúben Neves was born on September 17, 1997 in Portugal.
Played for Porto
Played for Porto, making 59 appearances and scoring 3 goals.
Played for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, making 219 appearances and scoring 27 goals.
International debut for Portugal
Made senior international debut for Portugal. Has earned 50 caps and scored 2 goals for the national team.
Joined Al-Hilal
Signed for Al-Hilal, making 80 appearances and scoring 13 goals.
Played for Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Played for Al-Hilal Saudi FC.
Played for Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Played for Al-Hilal Saudi FC.
Played for Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Played for Al-Hilal Saudi FC.
Current Status
Currently playing for Al-Hilal and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Portugal.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Porto | 2014–2017 | 59 | 3 | - |
Al-Hilal | 2023–Present | 80 | 13 | - |
Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2017–2023 | 219 | 27 | - |
 Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 2023–2024 | - | - | - |
| Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 2024–2025 | - | - | - |
| Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 2025–2026 | - | - | - |
| Total | 358 | 43 | 0 | |
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Status
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2026 club status
Al-Hilal
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Rúben Neves is currently attached to Al-Hilal in 2026, and public activity tracking on this page follows that club context.
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