fantastic article on Joao
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-city-soccer/os-sp-orlando-city-joao-moutinho-20200805-idmnel5vm5egpbyrynhmjz3obq-story.html
But his most important contribution during tournament matches doesn’t show up on the stat sheet. Moutinho has become a constant, physical nuisance for attackers, breaking up passes and creating a smothering presence that presses all the way up into the attacking third.
Against LAFC, that meant shutting down Diego Rossi, quieting a striker who had scored six times in four games before facing the Lions.
Moutinho’s bullish presence on the ball has earned the respect of teammates across the pitch.