Gabriel Barbosa
Brazil
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Gabriel Barbosa 2026 season stats
As a striker, Gabriel Barbosa has appeared in 17 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,210 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 17 | 1,210 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 6.97 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 7 | 574 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7.11 |
 Copa do Brasil | 6 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6.73 |
| Total | 30 | 2,124 | 13 | 5 | 29 | 9 | 6.95 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 0.60 | 94 |
| Goal involvements | 10 | 0.74 | 93 |
| Shots | 41 | 3.00 | 83 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.70 | 40 |
| Shot accuracy | 24.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.80 | n/a | 99 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0.45 | 77 |
| Shots off target | 16 | 1.19 | 79 |
| Shots blocked | 16 | 1.19 | 96 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 53 |
| Key passes | 15 | 1.10 | 43 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.89 | 56 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.15 | 40 |
Gabriel Barbosa has taken 41 shots with 10 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 30 minutes. Those shots are worth 6.8 expected goals (xG), 6.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Gabriel Barbosa has 2 assists and 15 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 101 minutes. Gabriel Barbosa has set up 17 shots for teammates, worth 1.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 53rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 368 | 27.40 | 68 |
| Accurate passes | 319 | 23.70 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.56 | 92 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 93 | 6.92 | 54 |
| Passes (final third) | 49 | 3.64 | 82 |
Gabriel Barbosa has completed 319 of 368 passes at 87% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 68th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.30 | 13 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 1.04 | 17 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 13 |
| Duels won | 20 | 1.49 | 0 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.37 | 19 |
| Touches | 494 | 36.70 | 39 |
| Possession lost | 94 | 6.99 | 6 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.52 | 42 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.60 | 3 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.37 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gabriel Barbosa completes 4 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 20 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 0.37 | 14 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.15 | 13 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.15 | 21 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.22 | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 24 | 1.79 | 15 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 88 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Gabriel Barbosa makes 5 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 242 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 14th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.45 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.37 | 92 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.07 | 97 |
| Offsides | 11 | 0.82 | 88 |
| Fouls per card | 1.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 1.04 | 0 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Gabriel Barbosa has committed 6 fouls and received 5 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 1 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly striker (11 appearances), also at right striker (2) and left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Gabriel Barbosa previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 30 | 1,068 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 6.65 |
| Copa do Brasil | 8 | 344 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6.06 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 4 | 328 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 19 | 755 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 6.85 |
| Copa do Brasil | 7 | 305 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.01 |
 Copa Libertadores | 4 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 26 | 1,540 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 3 | 6.76 |
| Copa do Brasil | 9 | 666 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 7.18 |
| Copa Libertadores | 7 | 565 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 29 | 2,053 | 11 | 1 | 30 | 10 | 6.98 |
| Copa Libertadores | 12 | 1,010 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 7.17 |
| Copa do Brasil | 9 | 808 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 18 | 1,491 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 3 | 7.35 |
 Copa America | 5 | 188 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5.45 |
About Gabriel Barbosa
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Gabriel Barbosa has scored 8 goals and 2 assists across 17 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1210 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Gabriel Barbosa has attempted 41 shots with 10 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 6.81 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gabriel Barbosa has created 12 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (29% success rate). Gabriel Barbosa has contributed 15 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gabriel Barbosa has registered 5 tackles (2 won), 2 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 319 from 368 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Gabriel Barbosa has won 20 of 51 total duels.
Discipline
Gabriel Barbosa has received 5 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 8.
About Gabriel Barbosa
Gabriel Barbosa is a 30-year-old forward playing for Santos in the Serie A, representing Brazil. Gabriel Barbosa is left-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 30 August 1996.
Most recent appearance
Gabriel Barbosa's most recent match was away at Palmeiras on December 29th. Santos drew 0-0. Gabriel Barbosa played 86 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.71.
Recent matches
- December 29th0-0 drawvsPalmeiras(86 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.71)
- February 25th0-1 winatCorinthians(73 mins, rating 6.73)
- October 30th3-0 lossatPalmeiras(44 mins, rating 6.45)
- April 10th1-1 drawvsMirassol(82 mins, rating 6.45)
- October 27th0-3 winatVasco da Gama(69 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.59)
Next fixture
Gabriel Barbosa and Santos are next in action on May 17th against São Paulo in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the São Paulo vs Santos match preview.
Teammates at Santos
Gabriel Barbosa currently plays alongside Gustavo Caballero, João Ananias, Rodinei, Benjamín Rollheiser, João Schmidt, Rodrigo Falcão, Pepê Fermino, Enzo Boer, Diógenes, Gabriel Brazão, Arthur Melo, Álvaro Barreal, Gustavo Henrique, Miguelito, Gabriel Bontempo, Mateus Xavier, Gabriel Barbosa, João Paulo, Gabriel Menino, Igor Vinícius, Willian Arão, Neymar, Gonzalo Escobar, Rony, Vinicius Lira, João Alencar, Moisés, Lucas Veríssimo, Thaciano, Luan Peres, João Fernandes, Alexis Duarte and Christian Oliva at Santos.