Rio Cardines stats
Trinidad and Tobago
Match-by-match stats
R. Cardines
BristolDefenderBefore the next match
Stoke v Bristol, Saturday
What Stoke allow right backs
Position stats15 appearances at RB against Stoke in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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Odds OutliersRio Cardines 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Rio Cardines has appeared in 11 Championship matches this season, totalling 847 minutes at an average rating of 7.20. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Attacking stats
Rio Cardines has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 169 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 42nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rio Cardines has 6 assists and 35 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 25 minutes. Rio Cardines has set up 41 shots for teammates, worth 3.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Rio Cardines has completed 234 of 334 passes at 70% accuracy , plus 32 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 26th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Rio Cardines completes 1 dribbles at a 14% success rate and wins 39 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (36th percentile).
Defending stats
Rio Cardines makes 16 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 45 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 53 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 62nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Rio Cardines has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left back (6 appearances), also at right back (2) and right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Bristol squad
Y. Hirakawa
25 yrs#7
L. Tolaj
24 yrs#9
S. Bell
24 yrs#11
J. Wallace32 yrs#17
D. Ballard21 yrs#23
E. Adebayo28 yrs#45
A. Randell26 yrs#4
B. De Keersmaecker
26 yrs#6
J. Williams29 yrs#8
S. Twine27 yrs#10
J. Knight
25 yrs#12
T. Horvat
27 yrs#14
S. Greenwood24 yrs#20
G. Yah
23 yrs#27
21 yrs
24 yrs
Trinidad and Tobago squad
D. Gilbert21 yrs#7J. Khan22 yrs#8D. Phillips25 yrs#8D. David23 yrs#9
W. Frederick22 yrs#13M. Poon-Angeron25 yrs#16
A. Rampersad31 yrs#18R. Gill23 yrs#20
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Concacaf | 5 | 450 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 6.76 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.70 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.78 |
Premier League2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 3 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.63 |
About Rio Cardines
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Rio Cardines has scored 6 assists across 11 appearances (9 starts), totalling 847 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.6 assists per 90 minutes. Rio Cardines has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.11 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rio Cardines has created 34 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (14% success rate). Rio Cardines has contributed 35 key passes and 100 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rio Cardines has registered 16 tackles (12 won), 11 interceptions, and 45 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 234 from 334 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Rio Cardines has won 39 of 68 total duels.
Discipline
Rio Cardines has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 8.
About Rio Cardines
Rio Cardines is a 20-year-old defender playing for Bristol City in the Championship, representing Trinidad and Tobago. Rio Cardines is left-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 1 July 2006.
Most recent appearance
Rio Cardines's most recent match was at home against Sheffield United on January 2nd. Bristol lost 0-1. Rio Cardines played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- January 2nd0-1 lossvsSheffield United(90 mins, rating 6.82)
- August 5th0-1 lossvsBlackburn Rovers(15 mins, rating 6.61)
- July 21st1-1 drawatCharlton Athletic(90 mins, rating 7.06)
- March 4th1-0 winvsWatford(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.71)
- December 6th0-1 lossvsLincoln City(90 mins, rating 7.59)
Next fixture
Rio Cardines and Bristol City are next in action on March 3rd against Stoke City in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Stoke City vs Bristol City match preview.
Teammates at Bristol City
Rio Cardines currently plays alongside Noah Eile, Adam Randell, Jason Knight, Jed Wallace, Rio Cardines, Scott Twine, Tomi Horvat, Dom Ballard, Brad Collins, Lewis Thomas, Sam Greenwood, Rob Atkinson, Brian De Keersmaecker, Gibson Yah, Seb Naylor, Sam Bell, Elijah Adebayo, Elijah Morrison, Sam Tickle, L. Tolaj, Yu Hirakawa, Rob Dickie, George Tanner, Cameron Pring, Luke McNally, Joe Williams and Lisav Naif Eissat at Bristol City.