Alex Santana
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Alex Santana 2025 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Alex Santana has appeared in 11 Serie A matches this season, totalling 492 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. 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 | 11 | 492 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.62 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 3 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.80 |
 Copa Libertadores | 3 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4.65 |
 Copa do Brasil | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.02 |
| Total | 18 | 758 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6.34 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.30 | 58 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 33 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 22 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.37 | 97 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.91 | 88 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.37 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.18 | 97 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.20 | 4 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.18 | 6 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
Alex Santana has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 70 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 58th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Alex Santana has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 492 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 235 | 43.00 | 49 |
| Accurate passes | 209 | 38.20 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.65 | 41 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 49 | 8.96 | 81 |
| Passes (final third) | 34 | 6.22 | 53 |
Alex Santana has completed 209 of 235 passes at 89% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 49th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.73 | 55 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.91 | 29 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 95 |
| Duels won | 25 | 4.57 | 37 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 1.10 | 72 |
| Touches | 307 | 56.20 | 33 |
| Possession lost | 44 | 8.05 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.73 | 36 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 2.01 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 1.46 | 77 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.91 | 32 |
Alex Santana completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 25 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 0.91 | 12 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.73 | 24 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.10 | 68 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.65 | 71 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 25 | 4.57 | 56 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Alex Santana makes 5 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 98 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 12th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 2.20 | 77 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.91 | 98 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.18 | 82 |
| Fouls per card | 2.40 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 4.21 | 85 |
| 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 |
Alex Santana has committed 12 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.4 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Alex Santana previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 16 | 677 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 6.86 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 8 | 486 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 7.18 |
| Copa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 21 | 995 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 6.90 |
| Copa Libertadores | 5 | 258 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.04 |
| Copa do Brasil | 3 | 137 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.42 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 4 | 360 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 First League | 3 | 269 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 13 | 889 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 6.46 |
| Copa Libertadores | 5 | 298 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 20 | 1,267 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Champions League | 7 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1.95 |
 Europa League | 3 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.39 |
About Alex Santana
Serie A 2025 season
This season in the Serie A, Alex Santana has featured across 11 appearances (5 starts), totalling 492 minutes. Alex Santana has attempted 7 shots with 1 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Alex Santana has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (80% success rate). Alex Santana has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Alex Santana has registered 5 tackles (4 won), 6 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 209 from 235 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Alex Santana has won 25 of 54 total duels.
Discipline
Alex Santana has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 11.
About Alex Santana
Alex Santana is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Corinthians in the Serie A, representing Brazil. Alex Santana is right-footed and wears the number 80 shirt. Born on 13 May 1995.
Most recent appearance
Alex Santana's most recent match was away at Mirassol on November 10th. Corinthians lost 2-1. Alex Santana played 9 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.71.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Alex Santana and Corinthians are next in action on July 6th against Remo in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Corinthians vs Remo match preview.
Teammates at Corinthians
Alex Santana currently plays alongside Vitinho, Kaio César, Matheus Bidu, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Paulista, Breno Bidon, Jesse Lingard, Pedro Raul, Renato Santos, Yuri Alberto, Bahia, Hugo, Matheus Donelli, Matheuzinho, Fabrizio Angileri, Dieguinho, Charles, Rodrigo Garro, André Luiz Santos Dias, Tchoca, Alex Santana, Gui Negão, Kauê, Memphis Depay, Raniele, Felipe Longo, Matheus Pereira, Allan, Zakaria Labyad, Kayke, André Carrillo, André Ramalho, Pedro Milans and Hugo Souza at Corinthians.