Samuel Xavier
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Samuel Xavier 2026 season stats
As a right back, Samuel Xavier has appeared in 12 Serie A matches this season, totalling 968 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. 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 | 12 | 968 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 6.78 |
 Copa Libertadores | 3 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.91 |
 Copa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.88 |
| Total | 16 | 1,232 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 6.81 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.50 | 40 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.09 | 17 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.28 | 77 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.80 | 67 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.46 | 65 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.28 | 88 |
Samuel Xavier has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 194 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 40th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Samuel Xavier has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 194 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 557 | 51.80 | 79 |
| Accurate passes | 511 | 47.50 | 82 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.58 | 35 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.46 | 63 |
| Backward passes | 124 | 11.53 | 98 |
| Passes (final third) | 60 | 5.58 | 62 |
Samuel Xavier has completed 511 of 557 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.09 | 24 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.46 | 42 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 19 |
| Duels won | 49 | 4.56 | 55 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.02 | 29 |
| Touches | 760 | 70.70 | 84 |
| Possession lost | 88 | 8.18 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.84 | 70 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 2.05 | 96 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.37 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samuel Xavier completes 1 dribbles at a 20% success rate and wins 49 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (29th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 1.39 | 41 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 1.12 | 59 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.93 | 36 |
| Clearances | 22 | 2.05 | 8 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 2.42 | 16 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Samuel Xavier makes 15 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 22 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 65 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 41st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.30 | 61 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.28 | 69 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 4.67 | n/a | 62 |
| Foul involvements | 36 | 3.35 | 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 14 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.7 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right back (10 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 12 appearances (11 starts), totalling 968 minutes. Samuel Xavier has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Samuel Xavier has created 5 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (20% success rate). Samuel Xavier has contributed 9 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samuel Xavier has registered 15 tackles (12 won), 10 interceptions, and 22 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 511 from 557 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Samuel Xavier has won 49 of 85 total duels.
Discipline
Samuel Xavier has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 22.
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 Cruzeiro on July 8th. Fluminense drew 1-1. Samuel Xavier played 16 minutes with a match rating of 6.2.
Recent matches
- July 8th1-1 drawatCruzeiro(16 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.2)
- September 5th3-1 winvsDeportivo La Guaira(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 11th1-0 lossatMirassol(90 mins, rating 7.09)
- June 29th2-1 winvsClub Bolívar(18 mins, rating 6.83)
- April 12th2-1 winvsSão Paulo(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Samuel Xavier and Fluminense are next in action on August 11th against Grêmio in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Grêmio vs Fluminense match preview.
Teammates at Fluminense
Samuel Xavier currently plays alongside Agustín Canobbio, Guilherme Arana, Germán Cano, Renê, Martinelli, Riquelme, David Terans, Yeferson Soteldo, Luciano Acosta, Alisson, Julio Fidelis, Matheus Reis, Otávio, Marcelo Pitaluga, Rodrigo Castillo, Jemmes, Ignácio, Samuel Xavier, Ganso, Kevin Serna, Igor Rabello, Hulk, John Kennedy, Nonato, Fábio, Juan Pablo Freytes, Jefferson Savarino, Julián Millán, Thiago Silva, Hércules, Guga, Vitor Eudes and Davi Schuindt at Fluminense.