João Marcelo
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João Marcelo 2026 season stats
As a left center back, João Marcelo has appeared in 5 Serie A matches this season, totalling 294 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
João Marcelo has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 184 | 56.30 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 167 | 51.10 | 92 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.22 | 20 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Backward passes | 4 | 1.22 | 1 |
| Passes (final third) | 20 | 6.12 | 67 |
João Marcelo has completed 167 of 184 passes at 91% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 18 | 5.51 | 81 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 3.67 | 98 |
| Touches | 231 | 70.70 | 84 |
| Possession lost | 21 | 6.43 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.61 | 47 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
João Marcelo completes 0 dribbles and wins 18 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.22 | 31 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.92 | 49 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.92 | 34 |
| Clearances | 32 | 9.80 | 100 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 8 | 2.45 | 18 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
João Marcelo makes 4 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 74 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 31st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.92 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.53 | 34 |
| 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 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Serie AMainly left center back (2 appearances), also at right center back (1).
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 featured across 5 appearances (3 starts), totalling 294 minutes.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Marcelo has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Marcelo has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 3 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 167 from 184 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. João Marcelo has won 18 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
João Marcelo has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 2.
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 Boca Juniors on October 11th. Cruzeiro drew 1-1. João Marcelo played 9 minutes with a match rating of 6.53.
Recent matches
- July 8th1-1 drawvsFluminense(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 1st4-0 winvsBarcelona Guayaquil(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 2nd2-1 winvsChapecoense(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 11th1-1 drawatBoca Juniors(9 mins, rating 6.53)
- July 5th1-1 drawatPalmeiras(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
João Marcelo and Cruzeiro are next in action on January 1st against Internacional in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Internacional vs Cruzeiro match preview.
Teammates at Cruzeiro
João Marcelo currently plays alongside Kauã Prates, Gabriel Rojas, Cássio, Pedrão, Guilherme Meira Ferreira Alves, Chico da Costa, Fabrizio Peralta, Matheus Pereira, Gerson, Kaio Jorge, Kauã Moraes, Bruno Rodrigues, Léo Aragão, Wanderson, João Marcelo, Lucas Romero, Kaique Kenji, Fabrício Bruno, Murilo Rhikman, Keny Arroyo, Marquinhos, Néiser Villarreal, Fagner, William, Luis Sinisterra, Lucas Silva, Lautaro Díaz, Jonathan Jesus, Otávio Costa, Lucas Villalba and Matheus Henrique at Cruzeiro.