Ricardo Esgaio stats
Portugal
Match-by-match stats
R. Esgaio
Gil VicenteDefender
R. Esgaio vs Porto
10 games played, 3 more on the benchRicardo Esgaio's next match is on Saturday at 20:30 against Porto. See how Ricardo Esgaio did in earlier matches against Porto.
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Saturday 20:30Sat 20:30Before the next match
Gil Vicente v Porto, SaturdayWhat Porto allow right backs
Position stats15 appearances at RB against Porto in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Portugal.
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Odds OutliersRicardo Esgaio 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Ricardo Esgaio has appeared in 8 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 693 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal defenders.
Attacking stats
Ricardo Esgaio has taken 2 shots with 2 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 347 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ricardo Esgaio has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 77 minutes. Ricardo Esgaio has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 37th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Ricardo Esgaio has completed 313 of 382 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Ricardo Esgaio completes 4 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 36 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (9th percentile).
Defending stats
Ricardo Esgaio makes 24 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Ricardo Esgaio has committed 13 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly right back (7 appearances), also at right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Gil Vicente squad
T. Chabrol Touré
24 yrs#7
W. França
21 yrs#9
J. Fernandes
23 yrs#11
S. Bermejo
29 yrs#17
H. Hernández31 yrs#23
A. Nahuel Moreira Morales
25 yrs#27
M. de Souza Costa31 yrs#77
M. Kaba
24 yrs#99
Z. Carlos
24 yrs#6
M. Aboubakar Bamba
22 yrs#8
S. García González25 yrs#10
A. Lausen
24 yrs#12
G. Gomes20 yrs#19
G. Martins20 yrs#20
M. Fernández Benítez23 yrs#32
G. Maia Pereira20 yrs#82
D. Prioste22 yrs#86
23 yrs
33 yrs
22 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 26 | 2,179 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 64 | 6.33 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
Champions League2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Ricardo Esgaio has featured across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 693 minutes. Ricardo Esgaio has attempted 2 shots with 2 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ricardo Esgaio has created 9 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (57% success rate). Ricardo Esgaio has contributed 9 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ricardo Esgaio has registered 24 tackles (12 won), 8 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 313 from 382 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Ricardo Esgaio has won 36 of 73 total duels.
Discipline
Ricardo Esgaio has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 5.
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 and wears the number 47 shirt. Born on 16 May 1993.
Most recent appearance
Ricardo Esgaio's most recent match was away at Sporting Braga on January 29th. Gil Vicente won 1-2. Ricardo Esgaio played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 key passs, 6 tackles with a match rating of 7.83.
Recent matches
- January 29th1-2 winatSporting Braga(90 mins, rating 7.83)
- March 31st2-3 winatUnião Santarém(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 12th0-1 winatMoreirense(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.03)
- May 26th1-1 drawvsMarítimo(90 mins, rating 7.4)
- April 4th3-1 lossatBenfica(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.69)
Next fixture
Ricardo Esgaio and Gil Vicente are next in action on October 18th against Porto in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gil Vicente vs Porto match preview.
Teammates at Gil Vicente
Ricardo Esgaio currently plays alongside Lucão, Ricardo Esgaio, Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales, Andre Picornell, Santiago García González, Walace França, Gil Martins, David Moreira, Andreas Lausen, Marvin Elimbi, Murilo de Souza Costa, Samuel Portugal, Tidjany Chabrol Touré, Mohamed Kaba, Sergio Bermejo, Héctor Hernández, Antonio Espigares Morillas, Zé Carlos, Joelson Fernandes, José Silva, Diogo Prioste, Weverson, Mohamed Aboubakar Bamba, Guilherme Gomes, Martín Fernández Benítez, Gonçalo Maia Pereira and Buatu at Gil Vicente.