Giovanni Zaro
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Match-by-match stats
Giovanni Zaro 2025/2026 season stats
As a center back, Giovanni Zaro has appeared in 36 Serie B matches this season, totalling 3,186 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie B 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 B | 36 | 3,186 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 80 | 7.06 |
 Coppa Italia | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.64 |
| Total | 37 | 3,306 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 83 | 7.08 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 26 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.03 | 24 |
| Shots | 17 | 0.50 | 36 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.10 | 28 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 49 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.14 | 80 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.25 | 41 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.08 | 24 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.10 | 9 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.14 | 20 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 33 |
Giovanni Zaro has taken 17 shots with 5 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 187 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Giovanni Zaro has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 637 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1782 | 50.30 | 85 |
| Accurate passes | 1551 | 43.80 | 86 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Long balls won | 86 | 2.43 | 73 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.06 | 26 |
| Backward passes | 77 | 2.18 | 10 |
| Passes (final third) | 165 | 4.66 | 47 |
Giovanni Zaro has completed 1551 of 1782 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 2 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 | 7 | 0.20 | 37 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.28 | 29 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 85 |
| Duels won | 231 | 6.53 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 125 | 3.53 | 89 |
| Touches | 2407 | 68.00 | 87 |
| Possession lost | 274 | 7.74 | 13 |
| Dribbled past | 17 | 0.48 | 47 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 0.73 | 35 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.14 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Giovanni Zaro completes 7 dribbles at a 70% success rate and wins 231 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 80 | 2.26 | 86 |
| Tackles won | 55 | 1.55 | 92 |
| Interceptions | 68 | 1.92 | 98 |
| Clearances | 235 | 6.64 | 92 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 130 | 3.67 | 57 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.06 | 78 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 82 |
Giovanni Zaro makes 80 tackles and 68 interceptions , adding 235 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 62 | 1.75 | 76 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.17 | 39 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 10.33 | n/a | 85 |
| Foul involvements | 88 | 2.49 | 55 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Giovanni Zaro has committed 62 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10.3 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly center back (28 appearances), also at right center back (8).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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29 yrsGiovanni Zaro previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 35 | 2,741 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 55 | 7.04 |
| Coppa Italia | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 37 | 3,296 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 70 | 7.25 |
| Coppa Italia | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 39 | 3,510 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 84 | 7.35 |
| Coppa Italia | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Giovanni Zaro
Serie B 2025/2026 season
This season in the Serie B, Giovanni Zaro has scored 1 goal across 36 appearances (36 starts), totalling 3186 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Giovanni Zaro has attempted 17 shots with 5 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Giovanni Zaro has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (70% success rate). Giovanni Zaro has contributed 5 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Giovanni Zaro has registered 80 tackles (55 won), 68 interceptions, and 235 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1551 from 1782 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Giovanni Zaro has won 231 of 352 total duels.
Discipline
Giovanni Zaro has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 62 fouls and winning 26.
About Giovanni Zaro
Giovanni Zaro is a 32-year-old defender playing for Cesena in the Serie B, representing Italy. Giovanni Zaro is right-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 12 May 1994.
Most recent appearance
Giovanni Zaro's most recent match was away at Calcio Padova on December 22nd. Cesena lost 3-4. Giovanni Zaro played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- December 22nd3-4 lossvsCalcio Padova(90 mins, rating 6.54)
- March 8th0-0 drawatCarrarese(90 mins, rating 7.41)
- April 8th0-0 drawvsSampdoria(90 mins, rating 7.77)
- November 5th2-0 lossatPalermo(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- June 4th2-0 lossatJuve Stabia(90 mins, rating 6.48)
Teammates at Cesena
Giovanni Zaro currently plays alongside Roberto Ogunseye, Dimitri Bisoli, Cristian Shpendi, Matteo Guidi, Davide Zamagni, Ibrahima Papa Wade, Luca Schirone, Filippo Bertaccini, Michele Castagnetti, Gianmarco Castorri, Giulio Manetti, Simone Pieraccini, Gianluca Frabotta, Antonio David, Jonathan Klinsmann, Frederik Tosku, Tommaso Arrigoni, Niccolò Fontana, Alessandro Siano, Matteo Francesconi, Matteo Piacentini, Vittorio Magni, Andrea Ciofi, Massimiliano Mangraviti, Mark Natta, Marco Olivieri, Giovanni Zaro and Maat Daniel Caprini at Cesena.