Mauro Júnior
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Mauro Júnior 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Mauro Júnior has appeared in 26 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 2,085 minutes at an average rating of 7.24. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 36 | 2,883 | 1 | 11 | 44 | 82 | 7.12 |
Eredivisie
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 10 | 0.43 | 94 |
| Shots | 22 | 0.90 | 76 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.30 | 72 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.13 | n/a | 46 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.26 | 48 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.35 | 84 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 9 | 0.40 | 97 |
| Key passes | 35 | 1.50 | 90 |
| Chances created | 26 | 1.12 | 89 |
| Big chances created | 13 | 0.56 | 97 |
Mauro Júnior has taken 22 shots with 8 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 95 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 76th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mauro Júnior has 9 assists and 35 key passes , creating 13 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 80 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1548 | 66.80 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 1386 | 59.80 | 95 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Long balls won | 59 | 2.55 | 65 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.09 | 96 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 0.43 | 69 |
| Backward passes | 277 | 11.96 | 99 |
| Passes (final third) | 160 | 6.91 | 76 |
Mauro Júnior has completed 1386 of 1548 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 24 | 1.04 | 93 |
| Dribble attempts | 44 | 1.90 | 92 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 56 |
| Duels won | 114 | 4.92 | 57 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 0.65 | 9 |
| Touches | 2063 | 89.10 | 98 |
| Possession lost | 273 | 11.78 | 64 |
| Dribbled past | 23 | 0.99 | 78 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 0.65 | 47 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.65 | 77 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 0.91 | 82 |
Mauro Júnior completes 24 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 114 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (9th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 60 | 2.59 | 84 |
| Tackles won | 40 | 1.73 | 86 |
| Interceptions | 38 | 1.64 | 93 |
| Clearances | 50 | 2.16 | 12 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 163 | 7.04 | 100 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.04 | 24 |
| Errors led to shot | 7 | 0.30 | 99 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Mauro Júnior makes 60 tackles and 38 interceptions , adding 50 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.69 | 19 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.09 | 29 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 79 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 1.34 | 28 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Mauro Júnior has committed 16 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left back (15 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (7) and central midfielder (1).
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 | 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Mauro Júnior has scored 1 goal and 9 assists across 26 appearances (24 starts), totalling 2085 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Mauro Júnior has attempted 22 shots with 8 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mauro Júnior has created 26 chances including 13 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 24 successful dribbles from 44 attempts (55% success rate). Mauro Júnior has contributed 35 key passes and 31 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mauro Júnior has registered 60 tackles (40 won), 38 interceptions, and 50 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1386 from 1548 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Mauro Júnior has won 114 of 200 total duels.
Discipline
Mauro Júnior has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 15.
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 Ajax on June 29th. PSV drew 2-2. Mauro Júnior played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.56.
Recent matches
- June 29th2-2 drawatAjax(90 mins, rating 6.56)
- December 18th6-1 winvsPEC Zwolle(80 mins, rating 7.55)
- November 7th0-2 winatSparta Rotterdam(90 mins, rating 8.31)
- June 7th4-3 winvsFC Utrecht(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.73)
- December 24th3-1 lossatTelstar(44 mins, rating 6.58)
Next fixture
Mauro Júnior and PSV are next in action on October 21st against Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the PSV vs Fortuna Sittard match preview.
Teammates at PSV
Mauro Júnior currently plays alongside Guus Til, Matej Kovar, Sven Mijnans, Alassane Pléa, Joël Drommel, Sergiño Dest, Paul Wanner, Jerdy Schouten, Fabian Merién, Ivan Perišić, Nick Olij, Isaac Babadi, Armando Obispo, Tijn Smolenaars, Ricardo Pepi, Ryan Flamingo, Joël van den Berg, Yarek Gasiorowski, Couhaib Driouech, Joey Veerman, Dennis Man, Mauro Júnior, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Kiliann Sildillia, Noah Fernandez, Adamo Nagalo and Ruben van Bommel at PSV.