Mauro Júnior
Brazil
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Mauro Júnior 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Mauro Júnior has appeared in 4 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 345 minutes at an average rating of 7.35. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.30 | 89 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.52 | 89 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.00 | 82 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.80 | 98 |
| Shot accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 82 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.26 | 59 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 83 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.80 | 68 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.78 | 69 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.52 | 91 |
Mauro Júnior has taken 4 shots with 3 on target (75% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 86 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mauro Júnior has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 115 minutes. Mauro Júnior has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 334 | 87.10 | 97 |
| Accurate passes | 312 | 81.40 | 97 |
| Pass accuracy | 93.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 3.91 | 85 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Backward passes | 39 | 10.17 | 92 |
| Passes (final third) | 37 | 9.65 | 88 |
Mauro Júnior has completed 312 of 334 passes at 93% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 97th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 1.04 | 92 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 2.35 | 97 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 63 |
| Duels won | 17 | 4.43 | 58 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 1.04 | 42 |
| Touches | 421 | 109.80 | 99 |
| Possession lost | 49 | 12.78 | 85 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.26 | 22 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.04 | 69 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.26 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mauro Júnior completes 4 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 17 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 1.30 | 47 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.52 | 28 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.30 | 67 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.52 | 1 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 37 | 9.65 | 99 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.26 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Mauro Júnior makes 5 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 69 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 47th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.26 | 18 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.30 | 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 |
Mauro Júnior has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Mauro Júnior previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
Eredivisie
Champions League| 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 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 6 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.60 |
| 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 1 assist across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 345 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Mauro Júnior has attempted 4 shots with 3 on target, a 75% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.15 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mauro Júnior has created 3 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (44% success rate). Mauro Júnior has contributed 3 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mauro Júnior has registered 5 tackles (2 won), 5 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 312 from 334 pass attempts, a 93% pass accuracy rate. Mauro Júnior has won 17 of 29 total duels.
Discipline
Mauro Júnior has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 4.
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 FC Utrecht on February 27th. PSV won 1-6. Mauro Júnior played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.96.
Recent matches
- February 27th1-6 winatFC Utrecht(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.96)
- March 31st5-1 winvsFC Groningen(75 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.22)
- December 21st1-2 winatExcelsior(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- October 21st2-2 drawvsFortuna Sittard(90 mins, rating 7.54)
- June 29th2-2 drawatAjax(90 mins, rating 6.56)
Next fixture
Mauro Júnior and PSV are next in action on June 20th against Ajax in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Ajax vs PSV match preview.
Teammates at PSV
Mauro Júnior currently plays alongside Sven Mijnans, Nick Olij, Mauro Júnior, Guus Til, Kodai Sano, Matej Kovar, Paul Wanner, Filip Kostic, Adamo Nagalo, Kiliann Sildillia, Sami Ouaissa, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Mikkel Bro Hansen, Sam Lammers, Alassane Pléa, Dennis Man, Jerdy Schouten, Tijn Smolenaars, Fabian Merién, Ayoni Santos, Ricardo Pepi, Armando Obispo, Sergiño Dest, Noah Fernandez, Ruben van Bommel, Ivan Perisic, Lutsharel Geertruida, Yarek Gasiorowski and Ryan Flamingo at PSV.