Zé Rafael
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Match-by-match stats
Zé Rafael 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Zé Rafael has appeared in 5 Serie A matches this season, totalling 165 minutes at an average rating of 4.32. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.50 | 95 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 1.09 | 100 |
| Shots | 5 | 2.70 | 90 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.50 | 66 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 98 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 1.09 | 88 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 1.09 | 97 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.50 | 97 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.60 | 73 |
| Chances created | 3 | 1.64 | 92 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.55 | 96 |
Zé Rafael has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 90th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Zé Rafael has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 55 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 91 | 49.60 | 73 |
| Accurate passes | 86 | 46.90 | 82 |
| Pass accuracy | 95.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 2.18 | 66 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 18 | 9.82 | 90 |
| Passes (final third) | 10 | 5.45 | 48 |
Zé Rafael has completed 86 of 91 passes at 95% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 73rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.55 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 1.09 | 42 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 13 | 7.09 | 94 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.64 | 91 |
| Touches | 128 | 69.80 | 81 |
| Possession lost | 14 | 7.64 | 21 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.64 | 95 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 2.73 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 1.64 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Zé Rafael completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 13 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 2.18 | 73 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 1.64 | 89 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Clearances | 5 | 2.73 | 94 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 6.55 | 99 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Zé Rafael makes 4 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 73rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 2.73 | 97 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.55 | 90 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 49 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 5.45 | 97 |
| 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 |
Zé Rafael has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left central midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Zé Rafael previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 27 | 1,863 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 67 | 6.66 |
 Copa do Brasil | 1 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 18 | 969 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 27 | 6.80 |
 Copa Libertadores | 3 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.00 |
| Copa do Brasil | 2 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 31 | 2,581 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 81 | 7.02 |
| Copa Libertadores | 10 | 856 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 6.90 |
| Copa do Brasil | 4 | 312 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 33 | 2,582 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 56 | 6.12 |
| Copa Libertadores | 11 | 797 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 7.28 |
| Copa do Brasil | 4 | 342 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 5.33 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 26 | 1,827 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 52 | 6.99 |
About Zé Rafael
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Zé Rafael has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 5 appearances (2 starts), totalling 165 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Zé Rafael has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zé Rafael has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Zé Rafael has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zé Rafael has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 0 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 86 from 91 pass attempts, a 95% pass accuracy rate. Zé Rafael has won 13 of 28 total duels.
Discipline
Zé Rafael has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 5.
About Zé Rafael
Most recent appearance
Zé Rafael's most recent match was away at Palmeiras on November 21st. Santos drew 1-1. Zé Rafael played 4 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- June 12th1-1 drawatDeportivo Recoleta(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 21st1-1 drawatPalmeiras(4 mins, rating 0)
- August 16th0-0 drawvsCoritiba(27 mins, rating 6.65)
- January 4th2-3 lossvsFluminense(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 26th1-0 winvsAtlético Mineiro(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Zé Rafael and Santos are next in action on April 6th against UCV in the Copa Sudamericana. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the UCV vs Santos match preview.
Teammates at Santos
Zé Rafael currently plays alongside João Ananias, Pepê Fermino, Gabriel Brazão, Neymar, Zé Ivaldo, Vinicius Lira, Mayke, Gabriel Menino, Rony, Álvaro Barreal, Adonis Frías, João Alencar, Zé Rafael, Enzo Boer, Gustavo Caballero, Gustavo Henrique, Benjamín Rollheiser, Diógenes, Miguelito, Mateus Xavier, Gabriel Barbosa, Igor Vinícius, Willian Arão, Rodrigo Falcão, Gonzalo Escobar, Alex, Christian Oliva, Robinho Junior, Thaciano, João Schmidt, Luan Peres, João Paulo, Lucas Veríssimo, Alexis Duarte, Moisés and Gabriel Bontempo at Santos.