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These Portugal vs Wales player ratings break down a tight UEFA Nations League contest from 24 September 2026, which Portugal won 1-0. Joao Felix was the standout performer, earning a match-high rating of 8.2 after scoring the only goal of the game.
Portugal vs Wales Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- In these Portugal 1-0 Wales player ratings, Joao Felix was the best performer of the match, rated 8.2.
- Portugal’s rated players averaged 7.06, well clear of Wales’s average of 6.43.
- Portugal had one player rated 8.0 or higher and seven at 7.0 or higher.
- Wales had no players reach 7.0, with two dropping below 6.0.
- Lewis Koumas was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, at 5.99.
Portugal vs Wales Player Ratings
| Portugal | Rating | Wales | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felix | 8.2 | Ward | 6.9 |
| Rúben Neves | 7.6 | Williams | 6.8 |
| Mendes | 7.5 | Daniel James | 6.7 |
| Vitinha | 7.2 | Dasilva | 6.6 |
| Veiga | 7.2 | Davies | 6.6 |
| Fernandes | 7.1 | Ampadu | 6.5 |
| Dias | 7.0 | Moore | 6.5 |
| Costa | 6.9 | Jordan James | 6.4 |
| Neto | 6.9 | Thomas | 6.4 |
| Cancelo | 6.8 | Mepham | 6.3 |
| Ramos | 6.8 | Sheehan | 6.2 |
| Palhinha | 6.6 | Cabango | 6.2 |
| Tavares | 6.4 | Brooks | 6.1 |
| Ronaldo | 6.4 | Johnson | 6.0 |
| Bernardo Silva | – | Koumas | 6.0 |
| Dalot | – | Roberts | – |
| Conceicao | – | Cornell | – |
| Trincão | – | Colwill | – |
| João Neves | – | Cullen | – |
| Leão | – | Harris | – |
| Rui Silva | – | Norrington-Davies | – |
| Soares | – | King | – |
| Araújo | – | Burns | – |
Top 5 Players
Joao Felix, Portugal’s forward, earned the top rating of the match at 8.2. He scored the only goal of the game and added a match-high three blocked shots, while his four key passes were bettered by just one other player on the pitch.
Rúben Neves, rated 7.6, was a creative force in Portugal’s midfield. His three accurate crosses were the most of any player in the match, and he matched the top mark for big chances created with one, while also completing 59 accurate passes.
Nuno Mendes, Portugal’s left-back, rated 7.55 after a complete display. He supplied the assist for Joao Felix’s goal, won a match-high eight duels, and completed three successful dribbles, also the most of anyone on the pitch.
Vitinha, rated 7.2, anchored Portugal’s midfield with 69 accurate passes, a total only two other players in the match bettered.
Renato Veiga rounded out the top five at 7.18. The defender won a match-high four aerial duels and made four interceptions, also the most of any player, while his 70 accurate passes were bettered only by one teammate.
Man of the Match: Joao Felix
Joao Felix’s 8.2 rating finished 0.6 points clear of second-placed Rúben Neves, underlining why he was the clear Portugal vs Wales man of the match. Beyond his goal, Felix also won seven duels and had four shots, both figures bettered by only one other player in the match.
Top Attacking Performers
The table below compares the leading attacking performers based on chance creation, dribbling, crossing and shooting metrics.
| Player | Big Chances Created | Successful Dribbles | Successful Crosses | Shots on Target | Key Passes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rúben Neves (Portugal) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| Fernandes (Portugal) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Mendes (Portugal) | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Felix (Portugal) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Neto (Portugal) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Top Defensive Performers
The table below compares the leading defensive performers based on tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions.
| Player | Tackles | Clearances | Blocked Shots | Interceptions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veiga (Portugal) | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| Davies (Wales) | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Williams (Wales) | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Felix (Portugal) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Mendes (Portugal) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendes (Portugal) | 11 | 73% | 8 |
| Felix (Portugal) | 9 | 78% | 7 |
| Veiga (Portugal) | 11 | 45% | 5 |
| Neto (Portugal) | 9 | 56% | 5 |
| Williams (Wales) | 8 | 63% | 5 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronaldo (Portugal) | 2 | 29% | 7 |
| Felix (Portugal) | 1 | 25% | 4 |
| Vitinha (Portugal) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
| Neto (Portugal) | 0 | 0% | 2 |
| Veiga (Portugal) | 0 | 0% | 2 |
Who created the most chances?
| Player | Big Chances Created | Key Passes |
|---|---|---|
| Fernandes (Portugal) | 0 | 5 |
| Rúben Neves (Portugal) | 1 | 4 |
| Felix (Portugal) | 0 | 4 |
| Mendes (Portugal) | 0 | 2 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
For anyone checking Portugal player ratings today, the tips.gg scale runs from 1 to 10, where a mark of roughly 6.0 represents an average performance, and every rating is calculated from each player’s individual match statistics. The highest-rated player in the match, Joao Felix at 8.2, is flagged as the standout performer based on that data.
Portugal vs Wales Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the best player in Portugal vs Wales?
Joao Felix was the best performer, rated 8.2, finishing 0.6 points clear of Rúben Neves.
What do Portugal player ratings look like for this match?
Portugal’s rated players averaged 7.06, with one player rated 8.0 or above and seven at 7.0 or higher; Cristiano Ronaldo was their lowest-rated player at 6.39.
What do Wales player ratings show for this match?
Wales’s rated players averaged 6.43, with none reaching 7.0 and two dropping below 6.0; Danny Ward was their best performer at 6.94.
Who was rated the lowest in the match?
Lewis Koumas of Wales was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, with a rating of 5.99.
What was the final score between Portugal and Wales?
Portugal won 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League on 24 September 2026.