João Ferreira
Portugal
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João Ferreira 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, João Ferreira has appeared in 3 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 126 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.70 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 42 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.71 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Key passes | 2 | 1.40 | 87 |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.43 | 89 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 36 |
João Ferreira has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 126 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among defenders. João Ferreira has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 63 minutes. João Ferreira has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 41st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 42 | 30.00 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 32 | 22.90 | 4 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 2.86 | 47 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.71 | 77 |
| Backward passes | 7 | 5.00 | 47 |
| Passes (final third) | 8 | 5.71 | 32 |
João Ferreira has completed 32 of 42 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 4th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 1.43 | 95 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 2.86 | 95 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 57 |
| Duels won | 6 | 4.29 | 54 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Touches | 82 | 58.60 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 19 | 13.57 | 66 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 2.14 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 1.43 | 78 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.71 | 86 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 4.29 | 93 |
João Ferreira completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 6 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 1.43 | 53 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.71 | 32 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 1.43 | 59 |
| Clearances | 6 | 4.29 | 59 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 5.00 | 83 |
| 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 | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
João Ferreira makes 2 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 53rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 2.86 | 99 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 22 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 4.29 | 98 |
| 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 Ferreira has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly right back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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João Ferreira previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 2, João Ferreira has featured across 3 appearances (2 starts), totalling 126 minutes. João Ferreira has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% 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 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). João Ferreira has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Ferreira has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 32 from 42 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. João Ferreira has won 6 of 15 total duels.
Discipline
João Ferreira has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
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 Montpellier on June 20th. Saint-Étienne won 3-1. João Ferreira played 13 minutes with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
Next fixture
João Ferreira and Saint-Étienne are next in action on August 19th against Dunkerque in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dunkerque vs Saint-Étienne match preview.
Teammates at Saint-Étienne
João Ferreira currently plays alongside Mahmoud Jaber, Kévin Pedro, Irvin Cardona, Nadir El Jamali, Marten-Chris Paalberg, Jakob Breum, Maxime Bernauer, João Ferreira, Gautier Larsonneur, A. Baallal, Augustine Boakye, Strahinja Stojkovic, Chico Lamba, Paul Eymard, Áron Csongvai, Lucas Lavallée, Thierno Ballo, Julien Le Cardinal, Mamour Ndiaye, Joshua Duffus, Tamar Svetlin, Zuriko Davitashvili, Lassana Traoré, Ben Old and Sohaib Naïr at Saint-Étienne.