Luiz Gustavo
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Luiz Gustavo 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Luiz Gustavo has appeared in 13 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,000 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 71 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.18 | 49 |
| Shots | 16 | 1.40 | 58 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.60 | 72 |
| Shot accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 55 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.18 | 73 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.45 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.36 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.09 | 89 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.50 | 19 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.27 | 21 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 44 |
Luiz Gustavo has taken 16 shots with 7 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 63 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 58th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Luiz Gustavo has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 333 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 469 | 42.20 | 58 |
| Accurate passes | 426 | 38.30 | 67 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Long balls won | 19 | 1.71 | 49 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 56 | 5.04 | 21 |
| Passes (final third) | 81 | 7.29 | 72 |
Luiz Gustavo has completed 426 of 469 passes at 91% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 58th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.72 | 55 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 1.08 | 41 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 47 | 4.23 | 39 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.45 | 27 |
| Touches | 603 | 54.30 | 44 |
| Possession lost | 72 | 6.48 | 5 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.63 | 32 |
| Fouls won | 21 | 1.89 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.99 | 62 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Luiz Gustavo completes 8 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 47 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 1.26 | 32 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.81 | 39 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.63 | 32 |
| Clearances | 16 | 1.44 | 65 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 45 | 4.05 | 47 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Luiz Gustavo makes 14 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 71 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 32nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 1.44 | 40 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.27 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 5.33 | n/a | 53 |
| Foul involvements | 37 | 3.33 | 70 |
| 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 16 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.3 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left central midfielder (11 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 13 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1000 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Luiz Gustavo has attempted 16 shots with 7 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Luiz Gustavo has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (67% success rate). Luiz Gustavo has contributed 6 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Luiz Gustavo has registered 14 tackles (9 won), 7 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 426 from 469 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Luiz Gustavo has won 47 of 87 total duels.
Discipline
Luiz Gustavo has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 21.
About Luiz Gustavo
Luiz Gustavo is a 38-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 Vasco da Gama on January 9th. Athletico PR lost 1-0. Luiz Gustavo played 63 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.16.
Recent matches
- January 9th1-0 lossatVasco da Gama(63 mins, rating 7.16)
- June 17th3-1 winvsVitória(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.14)
- August 3rd0-0 drawvsAtlético GO(44 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.49)
- April 18th1-0 lossatPalmeiras(80 mins, rating 6.43)
- April 11th2-0 winvsChapecoense(90 mins, rating 6.69)
Next fixture
Luiz Gustavo and Athletico PR are next in action on January 1st against São Paulo in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the São Paulo vs Athletico PR match preview.
Teammates at Athletico PR
Luiz Gustavo currently plays alongside Mycael, Hayen Palacios, Gilberto, Daniel Aguilar, Chiqueti, Isaac, Carlos Terán, Dantas, Jádson, Bruninho, Juan Portilla, Léo Derik, Bruno Zapelli, Dudu, Gastón Benavídez, Stiven Mendoza, Jorge Rivaldo, Juan Felipe Aguirre, Luiz Gustavo, Kevin Viveros, Lucas Esquivel, Santos, Felipinho, Matheus Soares, Gilberto Junior, Renan Peixoto, Alejandro García, Dudu, João Cruz, Arthur Dias, Léo, Leozinho and Renan Viana at Athletico PR.