Tiago Araújo
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Match-by-match stats
Tiago Araújo 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Tiago Araújo has appeared in 35 Pro League matches this season, totalling 2,815 minutes at an average rating of 6.69. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.16 | 70 |
| Shots | 21 | 0.70 | 58 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.10 | 33 |
| Shot accuracy | 19.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 61 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.32 | 54 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.22 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 73 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.10 | 71 |
| Key passes | 57 | 1.80 | 96 |
| Chances created | 43 | 1.37 | 93 |
| Big chances created | 8 | 0.26 | 86 |
Tiago Araújo has taken 21 shots with 4 on target (19% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 134 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 58th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Tiago Araújo has 4 assists and 57 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 65 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 71st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1342 | 42.90 | 51 |
| Accurate passes | 1034 | 33.10 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Long balls won | 115 | 3.68 | 85 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.03 | 92 |
| Accurate crosses | 66 | 2.11 | 97 |
| Backward passes | 233 | 7.45 | 79 |
| Passes (final third) | 286 | 9.14 | 92 |
Tiago Araújo has completed 1034 of 1342 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 66 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 51st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 22 | 0.70 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 43 | 1.37 | 70 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 49 |
| Duels won | 106 | 3.39 | 7 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 0.61 | 11 |
| Touches | 2286 | 73.10 | 78 |
| Possession lost | 655 | 20.94 | 95 |
| Dribbled past | 30 | 0.96 | 84 |
| Fouls won | 28 | 0.90 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 23 | 0.74 | 77 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 0.51 | 74 |
Tiago Araújo completes 22 dribbles at a 51% success rate and wins 106 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (11th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 40 | 1.28 | 20 |
| Tackles won | 24 | 0.77 | 19 |
| Interceptions | 36 | 1.15 | 46 |
| Clearances | 88 | 2.81 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 146 | 4.67 | 80 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.03 | 28 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.06 | 68 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 78 |
Tiago Araújo makes 40 tackles and 36 interceptions , adding 88 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 20th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 0.64 | 16 |
| Yellow cards | 9 | 0.29 | 81 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 2.22 | n/a | 12 |
| Foul involvements | 48 | 1.53 | 35 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Tiago Araújo has committed 20 fouls and received 9 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.2 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left back (17 appearances), also at left wing back (13) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Tiago Araújo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 26 | 1,331 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 26 | 6.51 |
 Europa Conference League | 8 | 456 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 29 | 2,263 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 37 | 6.92 |
 Taça De Portugal | 3 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 25 | 877 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 6.65 |
| Taça De Portugal | 1 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 15 | 471 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 5.83 |
About Tiago Araújo
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Tiago Araújo has scored 1 goal and 4 assists across 35 appearances (32 starts), totalling 2815 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Tiago Araújo has attempted 21 shots with 4 on target, a 19% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Tiago Araújo has created 43 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 22 successful dribbles from 43 attempts (51% success rate). Tiago Araújo has contributed 57 key passes and 234 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Tiago Araújo has registered 40 tackles (24 won), 36 interceptions, and 88 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1034 from 1342 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Tiago Araújo has won 106 of 223 total duels.
Discipline
Tiago Araújo has received 9 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 28.
About Tiago Araújo
Tiago Araújo is a 25-year-old defender playing for Gent in the Pro League, representing Portugal. Tiago Araújo is left-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 27 March 2001.
Most recent appearance
Tiago Araújo's most recent match was away at Genk on September 20th. Gent drew 1-1. Tiago Araújo played 120 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.85.
Recent matches
- September 20th1-1 drawvsGenk(120 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.85)
- July 21st5-0 lossatClub Brugge(90 mins, rating 6.71)
- July 26th0-0 drawvsUnion Saint-Gilloise(84 mins, rating 7.32)
- November 28th1-1 drawatSint-Truiden(90 mins, rating 6.52)
- August 27th1-1 drawvsAnderlecht(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.23)
Next fixture
Tiago Araújo and Gent are next in action on January 20th against LNZ Cherkasy in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the LNZ Cherkasy vs Gent match preview.
Teammates at Gent
Tiago Araújo currently plays alongside Pieter Gerkens, Tibe De Vlieger, Bas Evers, Lars Cooman, Josué Vergara, Ibrahima Cissé, Leonardo Lopes, Kjell Peersman, László Bénes, Abdoul Ayinde, Wout Asselman, Aimé Omgba, Atsuki Ito, Davy Roef, Gilles De Meyer, Wilfried Kanga, Moctar Diop, Mathias Delorge, Tiago Araújo, Victor De Coninck, Abdelkahar Kadri, Momodou Sonko, Max Dean, Hyllarion Goore, Hugo Gambor, Siebe Van der Heyden, Mouhamed Ngom, Christian Burgess, Matisse Samoise, Tom Vandenberghe, Matties Volckaert, Mohammed El Âdfaoui and Maksim Paskotsi at Gent.