Kauan Santos
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Match-by-match stats
Kauan Santos 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Kauan Santos has appeared in 22 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,616 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 22 | 1,616 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 24 | 7.06 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 11 | 825 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 6.89 |
 Super Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.38 |
| Total | 34 | 2,531 | 5 | 1 | 33 | 45 | 6.98 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.20 | 97 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.28 | 94 |
| Shots | 24 | 1.30 | 97 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.40 | 93 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.57 | n/a | 90 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.67 | 99 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.28 | 84 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 71 |
| Key passes | 23 | 1.30 | 91 |
| Chances created | 18 | 1.00 | 92 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.11 | 72 |
Kauan Santos has taken 24 shots with 7 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 67 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 97th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kauan Santos has 1 assist and 23 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 71st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 896 | 49.90 | 78 |
| Accurate passes | 779 | 43.40 | 78 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 29 | 1.62 | 29 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.39 | 62 |
| Backward passes | 169 | 9.41 | 95 |
| Passes (final third) | 139 | 7.74 | 89 |
Kauan Santos has completed 779 of 896 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 78th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 23 | 1.28 | 98 |
| Dribble attempts | 47 | 2.62 | 99 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 53 |
| Duels won | 90 | 5.01 | 84 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 1.11 | 49 |
| Touches | 1340 | 74.60 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 218 | 12.14 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 0.84 | 81 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 1.39 | 87 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.67 | 90 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kauan Santos completes 23 dribbles at a 49% success rate and wins 90 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.34 | 47 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.00 | 52 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 1.34 | 82 |
| Clearances | 34 | 1.89 | 12 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 86 | 4.79 | 95 |
| 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 | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Kauan Santos makes 24 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 34 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 67 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 47th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 0.67 | 15 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.22 | 60 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 37 | 2.06 | 61 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Kauan Santos has committed 12 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly left back (14 appearances), also at right back (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 13 | 949 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 27 | 7.41 |
 AFC Champions League Two | 4 | 313 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 7.22 |
About Kauan Santos
UAE Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Kauan Santos has scored 4 goals and 1 assist across 22 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1616 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Kauan Santos has attempted 24 shots with 7 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kauan Santos has created 18 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 23 successful dribbles from 47 attempts (49% success rate). Kauan Santos has contributed 23 key passes and 23 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kauan Santos has registered 24 tackles (18 won), 24 interceptions, and 34 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 779 from 896 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Kauan Santos has won 90 of 162 total duels.
Discipline
Kauan Santos has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 25.
About Kauan Santos
Kauan Santos is a 22-year-old defender playing for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in the UAE Pro League, representing Brazil. Kauan Santos is right-footed and wears the number 31 shirt. Born on 17 June 2004.
Most recent appearance
Kauan Santos's most recent match was away at Khorfakkan Club on December 21st. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai drew 3-3. Kauan Santos played 84 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.41.
Recent matches
- December 21st3-3 drawvsKhorfakkan Club(84 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.41)
- March 5th1-0 lossatMachida Zelvia(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- December 17th2-3 winatBuriram United(120 mins, rating 6.9)
- November 2nd0-3 winatTractor Sazi(81 mins, rating 7.27)
- February 1st3-2 lossatAl Ain(90 mins, rating 6.03)
Teammates at Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Kauan Santos currently plays alongside Oumar Keita, Igor Gomes, Breno Cascardo, Khaled Saif Al-Senani, Hassan Hamza, Mohammad Juma, Damián García, Bader Abaelaziz, Guilherme Bala, Mateus Henrique, Mateusão, Thiago Sá Gomes Scarpino, Yahya Alghassani, Rakan Waleed, Eid Khamis Eid, Renan, Sardar Azmoun, Reza Ghandipour, Rikelme, Federico Cartabia, João Marcelo, Jorge Fernandes, Cheickna Doumbia, Marwan Fahad, Saeed Ezatolahi, Hamad Al-Meqbaali, Rashed Salem, Sultan Adil, Nemanja Maksimovic, Moanes Dabour, Walid Abbas, Kauan Santos, Mersad Seifi, Elian Mateo Irala, Kaiky and Bogdan Planić at Shabab Al Ahli Dubai.