Raul Gustavo
Brazil
Match-by-match stats
Raul Gustavo 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Raul Gustavo has appeared in 19 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,192 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.50 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 63 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.08 | 69 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.30 | 63 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.08 | 35 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 12 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Raul Gustavo has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 170 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Raul Gustavo has 0 assists and 1 key passes . Raul Gustavo has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1005 | 75.90 | 95 |
| Accurate passes | 869 | 65.60 | 93 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Long balls won | 75 | 5.66 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 69 | 5.21 | 49 |
| Passes (final third) | 116 | 8.76 | 93 |
Raul Gustavo has completed 869 of 1005 passes at 86% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.38 | 60 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.53 | 48 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 58 | 4.38 | 62 |
| Aerials won | 28 | 2.11 | 85 |
| Touches | 1204 | 90.90 | 96 |
| Possession lost | 153 | 11.55 | 71 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.38 | 32 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.60 | 44 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.23 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.38 | 33 |
Raul Gustavo completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 58 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 1.51 | 43 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.06 | 55 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.28 | 59 |
| Clearances | 82 | 6.19 | 90 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 42 | 3.17 | 31 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.38 | 74 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.15 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Raul Gustavo makes 20 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 82 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 43rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.98 | 48 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.23 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.33 | n/a | 49 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 1.59 | 40 |
| 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 |
Raul Gustavo has committed 13 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (12 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Raul Gustavo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 10 | 810 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 5 | 289 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.51 |
 Champions League | 4 | 317 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7.29 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 7 | 319 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 20 | 1,682 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 6.11 |
 Copa Libertadores | 7 | 660 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 5.23 |
 Copa do Brasil | 3 | 257 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.49 |
About Raul Gustavo
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Raul Gustavo has featured across 19 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1192 minutes. Raul Gustavo has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.37 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Raul Gustavo has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Raul Gustavo has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Raul Gustavo has registered 20 tackles (14 won), 17 interceptions, and 82 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 869 from 1005 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Raul Gustavo has won 58 of 95 total duels.
Discipline
Raul Gustavo has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 8.
About Raul Gustavo
Raul Gustavo is a 27-year-old defender playing for New York City in the Major League Soccer, representing Brazil. Raul Gustavo is left-footed and wears the number 34 shirt. Born on 24 April 1999.
Most recent appearance
Raul Gustavo's most recent match was away at Nashville SC on May 11th. New York City drew 0-0. Raul Gustavo played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- May 11th0-0 drawvsNashville SC(90 mins, rating 6.82)
- December 6th1-1 drawatToronto(27 mins, rating 6.44)
- February 28th1-1 drawatNew England(22 mins, rating 6.6)
- July 21st2-1 lossatCincinnati(90 mins, rating 6.49)
- March 1st2-3 lossvsPhiladelphia Union(12 mins, rating 6.39)
Next fixture
Raul Gustavo and New York City are next in action on February 7th against New England in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the New York City vs New England match preview.
Teammates at New York City
Raul Gustavo currently plays alongside Agustín Ojeda, Drew Baiera, James Sands, Luighi, Cooper Flax, Máximo Carrizo, Keaton Parks, Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Andrés Perea, Talles Magno, Malachi Jones, Aiden O'Neill, Peter Molinari, Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Nico Cavallo, Maxi Moralez, Arnau Farnós, Jonathan Shore, Mac Learned, Bénie Traoré, Jacob Arroyave, Raul Gustavo, Matt Freese, Kamran Acito, Hannes Wolf, Kevin Pierre Jr., Alonso Martínez, Mitja Ilenic, Greg Ranjitsingh, Max Murray, Kevin O'Toole, Kai Trewin and Tomás Romero at New York City.