Portugal
Match-by-match stats
J. Ferreira
Saint-ÉtienneDefenderBefore the next match
Rumilly Vallieres v Saint-Étienne, Sunday
What Rumilly Vallieres allow right backs
Position statsNo RB appearances against Rumilly Vallieres yet
Nobody has played RB against them in their last 20 matches. Position stats can widen the window.
Best odds on J. Ferreira
Odds OutliersJoão Ferreira 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, João Ferreira has appeared in 9 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 493 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 defenders.
Attacking stats
João Ferreira has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 99 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 81st percentile for shot volume among defenders. João Ferreira has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 82 minutes. João Ferreira has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
João Ferreira has completed 261 of 318 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
João Ferreira completes 3 dribbles at a 27% success rate and wins 26 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
João Ferreira makes 11 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 76th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
João Ferreira has committed 12 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly right back (5 appearances), also at left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Saint-Étienne squad
I. Cardona
29 yrs#7
T. Ballo
24 yrs#8
J. Duffus
21 yrs#17
A. Boakye
26 yrs#20
Z. Davitashvili
25 yrs#22
M. Paalberg
18 yrs#33
M. Jaber
27 yrs#5
J. Breum
22 yrs#10
Á. Csongvai
26 yrs#14
T. Svetlin
25 yrs#16
P. Eymard
18 yrs#21
N. El Jamali19 yrs#31
A. Baallal
19 yrs#32
24 yrs
25 yrs
23 yrs
24 yrs
20 yrs
19 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 | - |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 14 | 989 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 22 | 6.86 |
About João Ferreira
Ligue 2 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 2, João Ferreira has featured across 9 appearances (6 starts), totalling 493 minutes. João Ferreira has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Ferreira has created 6 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (27% success rate). João Ferreira has contributed 6 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Ferreira has registered 11 tackles (7 won), 11 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 261 from 318 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. João Ferreira has won 26 of 56 total duels.
Discipline
João Ferreira has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 7.
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 at home against Laval on January 25th. Saint-Étienne won 2-0. João Ferreira played 60 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.56.
Recent matches
Next fixture
João Ferreira and Saint-Étienne are next in action on May 27th against Rumilly Vallieres in the Coupe de France. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rumilly Vallieres vs Saint-Étienne match preview.
Teammates at Saint-Étienne
João Ferreira currently plays alongside A. Baallal, Lucas Lavallée, Julien Le Cardinal, Zuriko Davitashvili, Jakob Breum, Lassana Traoré, Chico Lamba, Thierno Ballo, Nadir El Jamali, Irvin Cardona, Augustine Boakye, Maxime Bernauer, Gautier Larsonneur, Mahmoud Jaber, Kévin Pedro, Marten-Chris Paalberg, João Ferreira, Tamar Svetlin, Mamour Ndiaye, Áron Csongvai, Paul Eymard, Joshua Duffus, Ben Old and Sohaib Naïr at Saint-Étienne.