Samuel Xavier stats
Brazil
Match-by-match stats
S. Xavier
FluminenseDefender
S. Xavier vs Palmeiras
10 games played, 3 more on the benchSamuel Xavier's next match is on Thursday at 01:30 against Palmeiras. See how Samuel Xavier did in earlier matches against Palmeiras.
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PALvFLU
Thursday 01:30Thu 01:30Before the next match
Palmeiras v Fluminense, ThursdayWhat Palmeiras allow right backs
Position stats11 appearances at RB against Palmeiras in their last 20 matches; league average from the Serie A.
Best odds on S. Xavier
Odds OutliersSamuel Xavier 2026 season stats
As a right back, Samuel Xavier has appeared in 19 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,442 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 19 | 1,442 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 28 | 6.79 |
 Copa Libertadores | 3 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.91 |
 Copa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.88 |
| Total | 23 | 1,706 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 34 | 6.81 |
Attacking stats
Samuel Xavier has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 180 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 13 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 160 minutes. Samuel Xavier has set up 13 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
Samuel Xavier has completed 794 of 876 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Samuel Xavier completes 2 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 75 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
Samuel Xavier makes 28 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 31 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 58th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Samuel Xavier has committed 20 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right back (16 appearances), also at right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Fluminense squad
Hulk
40 yrs#7
J. Kennedy24 yrs#9
G. Cano
38 yrs#14
M. Reis19 yrs#15
A. Canobbio
28 yrs#17
R. Castillo27 yrs#19
Riquelme19 yrs#28
Y. Soteldo
29 yrs#30
W. Natã18 yrs#34
K. Serna
28 yrs#90
Martinelli25 yrs#8
Ganso37 yrs#10
J. Savarino29 yrs#11
Nonato28 yrs#16
Alisson33 yrs#25
L. Acosta32 yrs#32
Hércules25 yrs#35
Otávio32 yrs#94L. Fernando21 yrsY. Ferreira25 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| 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 |
2024
| 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 |
2023
| 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 |
2022
| 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 |
2021
| 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 19 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1442 minutes. Samuel Xavier has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.24 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Samuel Xavier has created 9 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (25% success rate). Samuel Xavier has contributed 13 key passes and 23 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samuel Xavier has registered 28 tackles (21 won), 14 interceptions, and 31 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 794 from 876 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Samuel Xavier has won 75 of 127 total duels.
Discipline
Samuel Xavier has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 31.
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 at home against Santos on April 24th. Fluminense lost 1-2. Samuel Xavier played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.92.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Samuel Xavier and Fluminense are next in action on February 25th against Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Palmeiras vs Fluminense match preview.
Teammates at Fluminense
Samuel Xavier currently plays alongside Julián Millán, Igor Rabello, Jemmes, Samuel Xavier, Juan Pablo Freytes, Luis Fernando, Vitor Eudes, Nonato, Ignácio, Guga, Yago Ferreira, Germán Cano, Julio Fidelis, Rodrigo Castillo, Luciano Acosta, Thiago Silva, Riquelme, Ganso, Kevin Serna, Martinelli, Alisson, Matheus Reis, John Kennedy, Fábio, Renê, Wesley Natã, Guilherme Arana, Hércules, Yeferson Soteldo, Hulk, Agustín Canobbio, Marcelo Pitaluga, Jefferson Savarino, Otávio, Jhonny and Léo Jance at Fluminense.