Samuel Xavier
Brazil
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Samuel Xavier 2026 season stats
As a right back, Samuel Xavier has appeared in 15 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,192 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 15 | 1,192 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 21 | 6.82 |
 Copa Libertadores | 3 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.91 |
 Copa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.88 |
| Total | 19 | 1,456 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 27 | 6.84 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.50 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.08 | 11 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.23 | 68 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.90 | 70 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.60 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.23 | 82 |
Samuel Xavier has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 199 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Samuel Xavier has 0 assists and 12 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 149 minutes. Samuel Xavier has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 1.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 715 | 54.00 | 85 |
| Accurate passes | 656 | 49.50 | 87 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.59 | 35 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.53 | 65 |
| Backward passes | 156 | 11.78 | 97 |
| Passes (final third) | 84 | 6.34 | 69 |
Samuel Xavier has completed 656 of 715 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 85th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.15 | 26 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.53 | 43 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 20 |
| Duels won | 61 | 4.61 | 53 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 0.91 | 24 |
| Touches | 973 | 73.50 | 86 |
| Possession lost | 112 | 8.46 | 38 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.83 | 73 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 1.96 | 96 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.38 | 61 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samuel Xavier completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 61 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.59 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 1.21 | 61 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 0.98 | 38 |
| Clearances | 26 | 1.96 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 36 | 2.72 | 25 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.15 | 92 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Samuel Xavier makes 21 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 1.28 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.30 | 75 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 4.25 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 43 | 3.25 | 93 |
| 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 |
Samuel Xavier has committed 17 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right back (13 appearances), also at right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Samuel Xavier previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 29 | 2,389 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 41 | 6.99 |
| Copa do Brasil | 8 | 483 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 6.08 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 6 | 402 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 32 | 2,838 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 50 | 7.05 |
| Copa Libertadores | 7 | 644 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 5.87 |
| Copa do Brasil | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 25 | 2,115 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 30 | 7.01 |
| Copa Libertadores | 11 | 932 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 6.97 |
| Copa do Brasil | 4 | 315 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 33 | 2,830 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 28 | 6.39 |
| Copa do Brasil | 8 | 643 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.48 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 30 | 2,376 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 49 | 6.91 |
About Samuel Xavier
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Samuel Xavier has featured across 15 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1192 minutes. Samuel Xavier has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.21 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Samuel Xavier has created 8 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Samuel Xavier has contributed 12 key passes and 20 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samuel Xavier has registered 21 tackles (16 won), 13 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 656 from 715 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Samuel Xavier has won 61 of 107 total duels.
Discipline
Samuel Xavier has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 26.
About Samuel Xavier
Samuel Xavier is a 36-year-old defender playing for Fluminense in the Serie A, representing Brazil. Samuel Xavier is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 6 June 1990.
Most recent appearance
Samuel Xavier's most recent match was away at Remo on April 2nd. Fluminense won 2-1. Samuel Xavier played 44 minutes with a match rating of 6.53.
Recent matches
- April 2nd2-1 winvsRemo(44 mins, rating 6.53)
- August 22nd1-1 drawatIndependiente Rivadavia(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 21st3-2 winvsPalmeiras(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 22nd0-0 drawvsIndependiente Rivadavia(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 28th1-1 drawatBotafogo(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.86)
Next fixture
Samuel Xavier and Fluminense are next in action on February 25th against Vasco da Gama in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Fluminense vs Vasco da Gama match preview.
Teammates at Fluminense
Samuel Xavier currently plays alongside Guga, Fábio, Nonato, Samuel Xavier, David Terans, Juan Pablo Freytes, Martinelli, Germán Cano, Igor Rabello, Hércules, Vitor Eudes, Yeferson Soteldo, John Kennedy, Julián Millán, Jefferson Savarino, Yago Ferreira, Agustín Canobbio, Renê, Guilherme Arana, Julio Fidelis, Hulk, Marcelo Pitaluga, Luciano Acosta, Riquelme, Kevin Serna, Ganso, Rodrigo Castillo, Alisson, Matheus Reis, Ignácio, Thiago Silva, Jemmes, Otávio, Jhonny and Léo Jance at Fluminense.