Luiz Gustavo
Brazil
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Luiz Gustavo 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Luiz Gustavo has appeared in 19 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,470 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 19 | 1,470 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 6.86 |
 Copa do Brasil | 3 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.41 |
| Total | 22 | 1,660 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 6.80 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 54 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.12 | 41 |
| Shots | 20 | 1.20 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.50 | 67 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 56 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.18 | 75 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.37 | 32 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.37 | 49 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 80 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.50 | 15 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.31 | 20 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 37 |
Luiz Gustavo has taken 20 shots with 8 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 74 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.5 expected goals (xG), 2.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Luiz Gustavo has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 294 minutes. Luiz Gustavo has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 25th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 688 | 42.10 | 52 |
| Accurate passes | 634 | 38.80 | 64 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Long balls won | 34 | 2.08 | 62 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 88 | 5.39 | 22 |
| Passes (final third) | 113 | 6.92 | 68 |
Luiz Gustavo has completed 634 of 688 passes at 92% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.49 | 36 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 0.98 | 36 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 55 | 3.37 | 20 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.43 | 25 |
| Touches | 885 | 54.20 | 40 |
| Possession lost | 100 | 6.12 | 7 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.43 | 11 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 1.41 | 56 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.80 | 40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Luiz Gustavo completes 8 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 55 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 1.10 | 22 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.61 | 25 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 1.16 | 66 |
| Clearances | 25 | 1.53 | 69 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 69 | 4.22 | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Luiz Gustavo makes 18 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 82 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 23 | 1.41 | 42 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.18 | 36 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Fouls per card | 7.67 | n/a | 77 |
| Foul involvements | 46 | 2.82 | 48 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Luiz Gustavo has committed 23 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.7 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left central midfielder (17 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Luiz Gustavo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 12 | 781 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 6.88 |
 Copa Libertadores | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.30 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 28 | 2,143 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 40 | 7.10 |
| Copa Libertadores | 6 | 377 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5.75 |
| Copa do Brasil | 6 | 516 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 7.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 29 | 2,520 | 5 | 4 | 28 | 60 | 7.40 |
 Kings Cup | 2 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 8.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 22 | 1,519 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 39 | 6.70 |
 Europa League | 6 | 448 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4.59 |
About Luiz Gustavo
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Luiz Gustavo has scored 2 goals across 19 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1470 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Luiz Gustavo has attempted 20 shots with 8 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.53 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Luiz Gustavo has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (50% success rate). Luiz Gustavo has contributed 8 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Luiz Gustavo has registered 18 tackles (10 won), 19 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 634 from 688 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Luiz Gustavo has won 55 of 113 total duels.
Discipline
Luiz Gustavo has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 23.
About Luiz Gustavo
Luiz Gustavo is a 39-year-old midfielder playing for Athletico PR in the Serie A, representing Brazil. Luiz Gustavo is left-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 23 July 1987.
Most recent appearance
Luiz Gustavo's most recent match was away at Fluminense on August 1st. Athletico PR drew 3-3. Luiz Gustavo played 83 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- August 1st3-3 drawvsFluminense(83 mins, rating 6.51)
- March 8th2-3 winatBotafogo(46 mins, rating 6.58)
- May 14th1-1 drawvsBragantino(90 mins, rating 7.1)
- December 10th0-2 winatSantos(71 mins, rating 6.92)
- November 25th4-0 lossatVitória(66 mins, rating 6.19)
Next fixture
Luiz Gustavo and Athletico PR are next in action on April 26th against Cruzeiro in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR match preview.
Teammates at Athletico PR
Luiz Gustavo currently plays alongside Carlos Terán, João Cruz, Léo Derik, Lucas Esquivel, Arthur Dias, Matheus Soares, Luiz Gustavo, Gilberto Junior, Leozinho, Stiven Mendoza, Gilberto, Dantas, Kerwin Vargas, Juan Felipe Aguirre, Jádson, Renan Viana, Alejandro García, Renan Peixoto, Jorge Rivaldo, Felipinho, Claudio, Gastón Benavídez, Kevin Viveros, Bruno Zapelli, Chiqueti, Juan Portilla, Dudu, Mycael, Isaac, Santos and Léo at Athletico PR.