João Marcelo
Brazil
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João Marcelo 2026 season stats
As a right center back, João Marcelo has appeared in 10 Serie A matches this season, totalling 684 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. 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 | 10 | 684 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6.86 |
 Copa do Brasil | 3 | 188 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.69 |
| Total | 13 | 872 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6.82 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 77 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.13 | 66 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.40 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.26 | 40 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
João Marcelo has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 228 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 22nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. João Marcelo has 0 assists and 0 key passes . João Marcelo has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 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 | 458 | 60.30 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 421 | 55.40 | 95 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.18 | 17 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Backward passes | 17 | 2.24 | 19 |
| Passes (final third) | 40 | 5.26 | 53 |
João Marcelo has completed 421 of 458 passes at 92% accuracy . 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 | 1 | 0.13 | 25 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.26 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 49 |
| Duels won | 37 | 4.87 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 2.50 | 85 |
| Touches | 559 | 73.60 | 87 |
| Possession lost | 43 | 5.66 | 15 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.13 | 2 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.92 | 70 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.13 | 27 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
João Marcelo completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 37 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 1.45 | 40 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.92 | 43 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.66 | 11 |
| Clearances | 52 | 6.84 | 92 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 20 | 2.63 | 20 |
| 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 |
João Marcelo makes 11 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 52 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 62 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 40th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.45 | 73 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.26 | 64 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 2.37 | 76 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
João Marcelo has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right center back (4 appearances), also at left center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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João Marcelo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 4 | 224 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.82 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 31 | 2,694 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 37 | 6.51 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 12 | 887 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 7.42 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 5 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.94 |
About João Marcelo
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, João Marcelo has scored 1 goal across 10 appearances (7 starts), totalling 684 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. João Marcelo has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.35 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Marcelo has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Marcelo has registered 11 tackles (7 won), 5 interceptions, and 52 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 421 from 458 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. João Marcelo has won 37 of 62 total duels.
Discipline
João Marcelo has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 7.
About João Marcelo
João Marcelo is a 26-year-old defender playing for Cruzeiro in the Serie A, representing Brazil. João Marcelo is right-footed and wears the number 43 shirt. Born on 13 June 2000.
Most recent appearance
João Marcelo's most recent match was away at Atlético Mineiro on March 15th. Cruzeiro lost 2-1. João Marcelo played 54 minutes with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- March 15th2-1 lossatAtlético Mineiro(54 mins, rating 6.45)
- January 9th3-1 lossatVasco da Gama(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.75)
- January 14th1-1 drawvsAtlético Mineiro(44 mins, rating 6.57)
- October 7th2-1 winvsFlamengo(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.83)
- August 31st2-1 lossatFlamengo(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
João Marcelo and Cruzeiro are next in action on April 26th against Athletico PR in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR match preview.
Teammates at Cruzeiro
João Marcelo currently plays alongside Marquinhos, Kauã Moraes, Jonathan Jesus, Gabriel Pec, William, Fabrício Bruno, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Henrique, Lucas Silva, Luis Sinisterra, Lucas Romero, Néiser Villarreal, Gerson, Fabrizio Peralta, Chico da Costa, Felipe Morais, Fagner, Matheus Pereira, Gabriel Rojas, Lucas Villalba, Wesley, Bruno Rodrigues, Léo Aragão, João Marcelo, Cássio, Zé Lucas, Kaio Jorge, Kaique Kenji, Otávio Costa, Wanderson, Luciano Rodríguez and João Costa at Cruzeiro.