João Ferreira
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João Ferreira 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, João Ferreira has appeared in 15 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 967 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 15 | 967 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 21 | 6.80 |
 Ligue 1 Play-offs | 3 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.18 |
| Total | 18 | 1,054 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 23 | 6.36 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.19 | 86 |
| Shots | 13 | 1.20 | 94 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 69 |
| Shot accuracy | 15.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 84 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.09 | 76 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 1.02 | 98 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.09 | 41 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 11 | 1.00 | 83 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.93 | 88 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 59 |
João Ferreira has taken 13 shots with 2 on target (15% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 74 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 94th percentile for shot volume among defenders. João Ferreira has 1 assist and 11 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 97 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 731 | 68.00 | 93 |
| Accurate passes | 614 | 57.10 | 89 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 22 | 2.05 | 47 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.65 | 76 |
| Backward passes | 109 | 10.14 | 96 |
| Passes (final third) | 88 | 8.19 | 81 |
João Ferreira has completed 614 of 731 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 93rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.65 | 76 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 1.12 | 68 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 67 |
| Duels won | 65 | 6.05 | 89 |
| Aerials won | 22 | 2.05 | 72 |
| Touches | 987 | 91.90 | 99 |
| Possession lost | 159 | 14.80 | 75 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.93 | 87 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 1.58 | 85 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.37 | 53 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
João Ferreira completes 7 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 65 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.95 | 72 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 1.40 | 78 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.93 | 28 |
| Clearances | 34 | 3.16 | 43 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 42 | 3.91 | 54 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.09 | 83 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
João Ferreira makes 21 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 34 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 72nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 2.05 | 98 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.37 | 91 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 54 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 3.63 | 93 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
João Ferreira has committed 22 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly right back (10 appearances), also at right center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 21 | 1,306 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 31 | 6.70 |
 Europa League | 7 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 6.16 |
 Taça De Portugal | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 35 | 1,814 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 58 | 6.84 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 8 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.58 |
 Championship | 5 | 268 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 14 | 989 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 22 | 6.86 |
About João Ferreira
Ligue 2 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 2, João Ferreira has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 15 appearances (11 starts), totalling 967 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. João Ferreira has attempted 13 shots with 2 on target, a 15% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Ferreira has created 10 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (58% success rate). João Ferreira has contributed 11 key passes and 22 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Ferreira has registered 21 tackles (15 won), 10 interceptions, and 34 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 614 from 731 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. João Ferreira has won 65 of 113 total duels.
Discipline
João Ferreira has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 17.
About João Ferreira
João Ferreira is a 25-year-old defender playing for Saint-Étienne in the Ligue 2, representing Portugal. João Ferreira is right-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 22 March 2001.
Most recent appearance
João Ferreira's most recent match was away at Nice on July 2nd. Saint-Étienne lost 4-1. João Ferreira played 27 minutes with a match rating of 5.71.
Recent matches
Next fixture
João Ferreira and Saint-Étienne are next in action on November 21st against Sochaux in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sochaux vs Saint-Étienne match preview.
Teammates at Saint-Étienne
João Ferreira currently plays alongside Joshua Duffus, Jakob Breum, Áron Csongvai, Aïmen Moueffek, Augustine Boakye, Ben Old, Lassana Traoré, Paul Eymard, Chico Lamba, Zuriko Davitashvili, Pierre Ekwah, Sohaib Naïr, Mahmoud Jaber, Irvin Cardona, Strahinja Stojkovic, Gautier Larsonneur, Nadir El Jamali, Mickaël Nadé, Luan Gadegbeku, Marten-Chris Paalberg, Lucas Stassin, Maxime Bernauer, Djylian N'Guessan, Mamour Ndiaye, Thierno Ballo, João Ferreira, Igor Miladinovic, Ebenezer Annan and Kevin Pedro at Saint-Étienne.