Marçal
Brazil
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Marçal 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Marçal has appeared in 9 Serie A matches this season, totalling 416 minutes at an average rating of 5.18. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 9 | 416 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 5.18 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 4 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5.01 |
 Copa do Brasil | 1 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.74 |
| Total | 14 | 654 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 5.24 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.60 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.40 | 88 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.22 | 30 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 7 | 1.50 | 90 |
| Chances created | 7 | 1.51 | 96 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.22 | 80 |
Marçal has taken 3 shots with 2 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 139 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Marçal has 0 assists and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 59 minutes. Marçal has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 176 | 38.10 | 38 |
| Accurate passes | 151 | 32.70 | 38 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.95 | 48 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 1.95 | 97 |
| Backward passes | 28 | 6.06 | 59 |
| Passes (final third) | 23 | 4.98 | 44 |
Marçal has completed 151 of 176 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 38th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.65 | 51 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Duels won | 12 | 2.60 | 3 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.08 | 30 |
| Touches | 266 | 57.50 | 25 |
| Possession lost | 41 | 8.87 | 42 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.22 | 9 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.22 | 13 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.22 | 44 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Marçal completes 0 dribbles and wins 12 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (30th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.51 | 46 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.08 | 56 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.87 | 27 |
| Clearances | 17 | 3.68 | 45 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 3.68 | 64 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Marçal makes 7 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 2.16 | 96 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.43 | 92 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 62 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.38 | 77 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Marçal has committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left center back (2 appearances), also at left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 15 | 1,007 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 7.19 |
 Copa Libertadores | 2 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 16 | 1,017 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 7.11 |
| Copa Libertadores | 7 | 233 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 22 | 1,629 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 37 | 6.57 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 6 | 496 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 7.23 |
| Copa do Brasil | 4 | 233 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 18 | 1,543 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 36 | 7.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 18 | 1,453 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 42 | 6.56 |
Premier LeagueAbout Marçal
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Marçal has featured across 9 appearances (3 starts), totalling 416 minutes. Marçal has attempted 3 shots with 2 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.11 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Marçal has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Marçal has contributed 7 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Marçal has registered 7 tackles (5 won), 4 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 151 from 176 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Marçal has won 12 of 32 total duels.
Discipline
Marçal has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 1.
About Marçal
Most recent appearance
Marçal's most recent match was away at Flamengo on February 25th. Botafogo lost 3-0. Marçal played 90 minutes, registering 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.24.
Recent matches
- February 25th3-0 lossatFlamengo(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.24)
- March 8th2-3 lossvsAthletico PR(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 27th1-0 winvsCienciano(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 27th6-1 lossatCienciano(56 mins, rating 5.88)
- June 28th1-1 drawvsFluminense(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.06)
Next fixture
Marçal and Botafogo are next in action on August 8th against Palmeiras in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Botafogo vs Palmeiras match preview.
Teammates at Botafogo
Marçal currently plays alongside Danilo, Domingos Andrade, Warleson, Matheus Martins, Kawan, Allan, Nahuel Ferraresi, Álvaro Montoro, Paulinho, Huguinho, Alex Telles, Vitinho, Júnior Santos, Mateo Ponte, Edenilson, Cristhian Loor, Jhoan Hernández, Arthur Cabral, Lucas Villalba, Marçal, Wallace Davi, Gabriel Batista, Jordan Barrera, Gabriel Justino, Anthony, Kaio, Lucas Monzón, Tiquinho Soares, Kadir Barría, Danilo and Cristian Medina at Botafogo.