Ricardo Esgaio
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Match-by-match stats
Ricardo Esgaio 2024/2025 season stats
As a right center back, Ricardo Esgaio has appeared in 9 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 226 minutes at an average rating of 5.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 9 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5.93 |
 Taça De Portugal | 5 | 346 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2.87 |
 Champions League | 4 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.78 |
| Total | 18 | 741 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 5.27 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.60 | 94 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.59 | 99 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.40 | 93 |
Ricardo Esgaio has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 57 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 160 | 63.70 | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 133 | 53.00 | 87 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.99 | 43 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Backward passes | 11 | 4.38 | 67 |
| Passes (final third) | 27 | 10.75 | 100 |
Ricardo Esgaio has completed 133 of 160 passes at 83% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Duels won | 7 | 2.79 | 3 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.80 | 17 |
| Touches | 197 | 78.50 | 87 |
| Possession lost | 27 | 10.75 | 58 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.19 | 91 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.40 | 16 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.40 | 70 |
Ricardo Esgaio completes 0 dribbles and wins 7 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (17th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.59 | 45 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 1.19 | 78 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.80 | 26 |
| Clearances | 15 | 5.97 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 2.79 | 34 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.40 | 100 |
Ricardo Esgaio makes 4 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 45th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.19 | 50 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 4 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.59 | 24 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Ricardo Esgaio has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly right center back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 26 | 2,179 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 64 | 6.33 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 28 | 1,503 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 43 | 7.03 |
 Europa League | 9 | 528 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6.79 |
| Taça De Portugal | 6 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3.44 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 25 | 1,314 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 40 | 6.31 |
| Europa League | 6 | 474 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 6.87 |
| Champions League | 3 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3.16 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 27 | 1,459 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 39 | 6.57 |
| Champions League | 8 | 380 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 6.71 |
About Ricardo Esgaio
Liga Portugal 2024/2025 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Ricardo Esgaio has featured across 9 appearances (2 starts), totalling 226 minutes.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ricardo Esgaio has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Ricardo Esgaio has contributed 4 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ricardo Esgaio has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 2 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 133 from 160 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Ricardo Esgaio has won 7 of 15 total duels.
Discipline
Ricardo Esgaio has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Ricardo Esgaio
Ricardo Esgaio is a 33-year-old defender playing for Gil Vicente in the Liga Portugal, representing Portugal. Ricardo Esgaio is right-footed. Born on 16 May 1993.
Most recent appearance
Ricardo Esgaio's most recent match was away at Alanyaspor on May 14th. Gil Vicente won 2-1. Ricardo Esgaio played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- May 14th2-1 winvsAlanyaspor(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- July 18th0-1 winatKocaelispor(90 mins, rating 7.09)
- February 12th1-0 winvsGençlerbirliği(90 mins, rating 7.32)
- September 8th0-0 drawatBeşiktaş(90 mins, rating 6.82)
- June 2nd1-2 lossvsEyüpspor(90 mins, rating 6.58)
Next fixture
Ricardo Esgaio and Gil Vicente are next in action on June 28th against Rio Ave in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave match preview.
Teammates at Gil Vicente
Ricardo Esgaio currently plays alongside José Silva, Mohamed Aboubakar Bamba, Ricardo Esgaio, Walace dos Santos França, Facundo Agustín Cáseres, Weverson, Martín Fernández Benítez, Héctor Hernández, Joelson Fernandes, Diogo Prioste, Lucão, Santiago García González, Carlos Eduardo Borges Parente, Zé Carlos, Murilo de Souza Costa, David Moreira, Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales, Gonçalo Maia Pereira, Marvin Adolphe Fabrice Elimbi Gilbert, Sergio Bermejo, Arthur Tchaptchet, Andreas Lausen, Antonio Espigares Morillas, Ghislain Konan, Tidjany Chabrol Touré, Gil Martins and Buatu at Gil Vicente.