Rafael Leão
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Match-by-match stats
Rafael Leão 2025/2026 season stats
As a left striker, Rafael Leão has appeared in 29 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,872 minutes at an average rating of 7.01. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 29 | 1,872 | 9 | 3 | 23 | 6 | 7.01 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 107 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.82 |
| Total | 31 | 1,979 | 10 | 3 | 24 | 6 | 7.00 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 9 | 0.40 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 12 | 0.58 | 83 |
| Shots | 63 | 3.00 | 82 |
| Shots on target | 24 | 1.20 | 85 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 73 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.38 | n/a | 67 |
| Big chances missed | 11 | 0.53 | 76 |
| Shots off target | 21 | 1.01 | 67 |
| Shots blocked | 18 | 0.87 | 84 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 44 |
| Key passes | 23 | 1.10 | 50 |
| Chances created | 17 | 0.82 | 37 |
| Big chances created | 9 | 0.43 | 83 |
Rafael Leão has taken 63 shots with 24 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 9 goals. That is a shot roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Rafael Leão has 3 assists and 23 key passes , creating 9 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 110 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 44th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 582 | 28.00 | 79 |
| Accurate passes | 487 | 23.40 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 0.67 | 65 |
| Through balls won | 4 | 0.19 | 97 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 0.58 | 76 |
| Backward passes | 184 | 8.85 | 79 |
| Passes (final third) | 36 | 1.73 | 41 |
Rafael Leão has completed 487 of 582 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 26 | 1.25 | 70 |
| Dribble attempts | 56 | 2.69 | 70 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 59 |
| Duels won | 94 | 4.52 | 34 |
| Aerials won | 28 | 1.35 | 50 |
| Touches | 911 | 43.80 | 63 |
| Possession lost | 224 | 10.77 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.34 | 45 |
| Fouls won | 34 | 1.63 | 50 |
| Dispossessed | 25 | 1.20 | 28 |
| Turnovers | 49 | 2.36 | 45 |
Rafael Leão completes 26 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 94 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 0.29 | 10 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.14 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.24 | 52 |
| Clearances | 7 | 0.34 | 18 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 43 | 2.07 | 29 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Rafael Leão makes 6 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 312 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 10th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 0.91 | 19 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.24 | 78 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 9 | 0.43 | 51 |
| Fouls per card | 3.80 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 53 | 2.55 | 28 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 2 | 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 |
Rafael Leão has committed 19 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.8 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left striker (15 appearances), also at right striker (7) and striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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G. Guedes29 yrs#11
J. Félix26 yrs#11
B. Fernandes31 yrs#8
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F. Trincão26 yrs#16
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Rafael Leão previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 5 | 155 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.99 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 3 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 34 | 2,327 | 8 | 8 | 58 | 16 | 7.31 |
 Champions League | 10 | 798 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 7.29 |
 UEFA Nations League | 9 | 545 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 7.09 |
| Coppa Italia | 5 | 332 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6.97 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 7 | 397 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 7.33 |
 European Championship | 4 | 291 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6.76 |
 Friendly International | 4 | 182 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 34 | 2,524 | 9 | 9 | 60 | 16 | 7.59 |
 Europa League | 6 | 471 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 7.60 |
| Champions League | 5 | 443 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7.46 |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 110 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 35 | 2,432 | 15 | 8 | 50 | 8 | 7.23 |
| Champions League | 11 | 914 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 7.10 |
| UEFA Nations League | 6 | 236 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 34 | 2,620 | 11 | 10 | 45 | 17 | 7.31 |
| Champions League | 4 | 294 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6.83 |
About Rafael Leão
Serie A 2025/2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Rafael Leão has scored 9 goals and 3 assists across 29 appearances (23 starts), totalling 1872 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Rafael Leão has attempted 63 shots with 24 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafael Leão has created 17 chances including 9 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 26 successful dribbles from 56 attempts (46% success rate). Rafael Leão has contributed 23 key passes and 25 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafael Leão has registered 6 tackles (3 won), 5 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 487 from 582 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Rafael Leão has won 94 of 200 total duels.
Discipline
Rafael Leão has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 34.
About Rafael Leão
Rafael Leão is a 27-year-old forward playing for AC Milan in the Serie A, representing Portugal. Rafael Leão is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 10 June 1999.
Most recent appearance
Rafael Leão's most recent match was away at Spain on July 26th. AC Milan lost 0-1. Rafael Leão played 19 minutes with a match rating of 6.6.
Recent matches
Teammates at AC Milan
Rafael Leão currently plays alongside Warren Bondo, Ismaël Bennacer, Mario Gila, Lorenzo Torriani, Francesco Camarda, Fikayo Tomori, Ardon Jashari, Samuel Chukwueze, Christian Pulisic, Christian Comotto, Alexis Saelemaekers, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Pervis Estupiñán, Davide Bartesaghi, Filippo Terracciano, David Odogu, Youssouf Fofana, Alphadjo Cissè, Koni De Winter, Christopher Nkunku, Samuele Ricci, Matteo Gabbia, Pietro Terracciano, Zachary Athekame, Strahinja Pavlović, Santiago Gimenez, Rafael Leão, Mike Maignan and Yunus Musah at AC Milan.