

Mário Balbúrdia stats
Match-by-match stats
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Angola v South Sudan, Saturday
What South Sudan allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats5 appearances at RCDM against South Sudan in their last 20 matches; league average from the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications.
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As a right central midfielder, Mário Balbúrdia has appeared in 32 1. Lig matches this season, totalling 2,571 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 1. Lig midfielders.
Attacking stats
Mário Balbúrdia has taken 46 shots with 11 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 56 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 67th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mário Balbúrdia has 4 assists and 37 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 89 minutes. Mário Balbúrdia has set up 41 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 47th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Mário Balbúrdia has completed 1120 of 1282 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 15 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 76th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Mário Balbúrdia completes 16 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 108 duels .
Defending stats
Mário Balbúrdia makes 39 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 38 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 33rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Mário Balbúrdia has committed 37 fouls and received 8 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4.1 fouls.
Positions played
1. LigMainly right central midfielder (12 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (12) and defensive midfielder (2).
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Angola squad
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1,129 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 7.03 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 143 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Mário Balbúrdia
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mário Balbúrdia has created 29 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 16 successful dribbles from 28 attempts (57% success rate). Mário Balbúrdia has contributed 37 key passes and 62 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mário Balbúrdia has registered 39 tackles (28 won), 20 interceptions, and 38 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1120 from 1282 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Mário Balbúrdia has won 108 of 210 total duels.
Discipline
Mário Balbúrdia has received 8 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 37 fouls and winning 25.
About Mário Balbúrdia
Mário Balbúrdia is a 29-year-old midfielder, representing Angola. Mário Balbúrdia is right-footed. Born on 19 August 1997.
Most recent appearance
Mário Balbúrdia's most recent match was at home against Malawi on June 16th for Angola. Angola won 3-1. Mário Balbúrdia played 14 minutes with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- June 16th3-1 winvsMalawi(14 mins, rating 6.82)
- May 4th0-0 drawatEgypt(6 mins, rating 6.47)
- September 10th1-1 drawvsMauritania(0 mins, rating 6.37)
- April 19th3-1 winvsSerik Belediyespor(90 mins, 2 assists, rating 8.31)
- June 29th2-0 lossatPendikspor(90 mins, rating 7.22)




















