Mauro Júnior stats
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M. Júnior
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What Porto allow left backs
Position stats15 appearances at LB against Porto in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Portugal.
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Odds OutliersMauro Júnior 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Mauro Júnior has appeared in 9 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 750 minutes at an average rating of 7.17. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 9 | 750 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 19 | 7.17 |
 Champions League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.97 |
| Total | 10 | 840 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 20 | 7.15 |
Eredivisie
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
Mauro Júnior has taken 7 shots with 4 on target (57% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 107 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 70th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mauro Júnior has 2 assists and 12 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 63 minutes. Mauro Júnior has set up 14 shots for teammates, worth 1.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Mauro Júnior has completed 585 of 644 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Mauro Júnior completes 7 dribbles at a 39% success rate and wins 38 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
Mauro Júnior makes 19 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 73rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Mauro Júnior has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left back (8 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
PSV squad
I. Perisic
37 yrs#5
R. van Bommel
22 yrs#7
R. Pepi
23 yrs#9
S. Ouaissa22 yrs#11
A. Pléa
33 yrs#14
E. Bajraktarevic
21 yrs#19
M. Bro Hansen
17 yrs#23
D. Man
28 yrs#27
S. Lammers29 yrs#29
A. Bouhamdi18 yrs#37
P. Wanner
20 yrs#10
G. Til28 yrs#20
S. Mijnans26 yrs#21
J. Schouten29 yrs#22
K. Sano
23 yrs#24
N. Fernandez
18 yrs#31
A. Santos
21 yrs#35
21 yrs
27 yrs
25 yrs
33 yrs
24 yrs
26 yrs
Brazil squad
V. Junior26 yrs#7
Pedro29 yrs#9
Endrick20 yrs#9
Raphinha29 yrs#11
S. Lino26 yrs#16
Rayan20 yrs#37
Estêvão19 yrs#41
B. Bidon21 yrs#7
Martinelli25 yrs#8
Danilo25 yrs#8
G. Bontempo21 yrs#8
D. Luiz28 yrs#12
A. Santos22 yrs#17
B. Guimarães28 yrs#39
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 3 | 130 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7.17 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 26 | 2,085 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 60 | 7.24 |
| Champions League | 7 | 630 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 6.94 |
 KNVB Beker | 3 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.51 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 25 | 2,017 | 0 | 6 | 34 | 56 | 7.30 |
| Champions League | 10 | 829 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 7.04 |
| KNVB Beker | 3 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.78 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 16 | 873 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 6.62 |
| Champions League | 3 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.80 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 6 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.60 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 27 | 2,121 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 63 | 7.15 |
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 540 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 3.72 |
 Europa League | 3 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4.76 |
About Mauro Júnior
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Mauro Júnior has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 750 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Mauro Júnior has attempted 7 shots with 4 on target, a 57% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.22 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mauro Júnior has created 12 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (39% success rate). Mauro Júnior has contributed 12 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mauro Júnior has registered 19 tackles (8 won), 11 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 585 from 644 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Mauro Júnior has won 38 of 70 total duels.
Discipline
Mauro Júnior has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 7.
About Mauro Júnior
Mauro Júnior is a 27-year-old defender playing for PSV in the Eredivisie, representing Brazil. Mauro Júnior is left-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 6 May 1999.
Most recent appearance
Mauro Júnior's most recent match was away at ADO Den Haag on January 23rd. PSV lost 2-1. Mauro Júnior played 69 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- January 23rd2-1 lossatADO Den Haag(69 mins, rating 6.82)
- August 15th1-0 lossatRB Leipzig(90 mins, rating 6.97)
- July 23rd2-0 winvsSC Heerenveen(83 mins, rating 6.54)
- September 3rd0-4 winatIndia(29 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.8)
- April 7th2-4 winatAustralia(87 mins, rating 6.92)
Next fixture
Mauro Júnior and PSV are next in action on October 14th against Porto in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Porto vs PSV match preview.
Teammates at PSV
Mauro Júnior currently plays alongside Kiliann Sildillia, Tijn Smolenaars, Paul Wanner, Alassane Pléa, Kodai Sano, Noah Fernandez, Fabian Merién, Sam Lammers, Mauro Júnior, Matej Kovar, Mikkel Bro Hansen, Guus Til, Dennis Man, Adamo Nagalo, Amir Bouhamdi, Khadim Ngom, Sergiño Dest, Ayoni Santos, Sami Ouaissa, Sven Mijnans, Filip Kostic, Armando Obispo, Ricardo Pepi, Jerdy Schouten, Ruben van Bommel, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Nick Olij, Ivan Perisic, Lutsharel Geertruida, Yarek Gąsiorowski Hernandis and Ryan Flamingo at PSV.