Rafael Navarro
Brazil
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Rafael Navarro 2026 season stats
As a striker, Rafael Navarro has appeared in 22 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,974 minutes at an average rating of 7.21. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 10 | 0.50 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 13 | 0.59 | 63 |
| Shots | 67 | 3.10 | 81 |
| Shots on target | 30 | 1.40 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 45.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 52 |
| Big chances missed | 15 | 0.68 | 88 |
| Shots off target | 23 | 1.05 | 80 |
| Shots blocked | 14 | 0.64 | 56 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 37 |
| Key passes | 26 | 1.20 | 52 |
| Chances created | 15 | 0.68 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.18 | 35 |
Rafael Navarro has taken 67 shots with 30 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 10 goals. That is a shot roughly every 29 minutes. Those shots are worth 11 expected goals (xG), 11.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 81st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Rafael Navarro has 3 assists and 26 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 132 minutes. Rafael Navarro has set up 29 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 37th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 481 | 21.90 | 37 |
| Accurate passes | 370 | 16.90 | 41 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 0.55 | 46 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.09 | 30 |
| Backward passes | 134 | 6.11 | 26 |
| Passes (final third) | 46 | 2.10 | 49 |
Rafael Navarro has completed 370 of 481 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 22 | 1.00 | 56 |
| Dribble attempts | 46 | 2.10 | 49 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 64 |
| Duels won | 132 | 6.02 | 81 |
| Aerials won | 22 | 1.00 | 57 |
| Touches | 891 | 40.60 | 40 |
| Possession lost | 245 | 11.17 | 37 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.41 | 42 |
| Fouls won | 58 | 2.64 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 32 | 1.46 | 60 |
| Turnovers | 55 | 2.51 | 76 |
Rafael Navarro completes 22 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 132 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 33 | 1.50 | 80 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 0.87 | 78 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.27 | 36 |
| Clearances | 8 | 0.36 | 23 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 53 | 2.42 | 28 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Rafael Navarro makes 33 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 45 | 2.05 | 91 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.23 | 77 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.23 | 31 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 70 |
| Foul involvements | 103 | 4.70 | 95 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Rafael Navarro has committed 45 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly striker (18 appearances), also at right striker (2) and attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,664 | 12 | 3 | 33 | 46 | 7.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 36 | 2,968 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 56 | 7.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 | 888 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 7.11 |
 Serie A | 3 | 124 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 23 | 705 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 5.87 |
 Copa Libertadores | 10 | 403 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 7.52 |
 Copa do Brasil | 3 | 104 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 37 | 3,031 | 15 | 9 | 40 | 51 | 7.26 |
About Rafael Navarro
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Rafael Navarro has scored 10 goals and 3 assists across 22 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1974 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Rafael Navarro has attempted 67 shots with 30 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 11.01 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafael Navarro has created 15 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 22 successful dribbles from 46 attempts (48% success rate). Rafael Navarro has contributed 26 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafael Navarro has registered 33 tackles (19 won), 6 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 370 from 481 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Rafael Navarro has won 132 of 269 total duels.
Discipline
Rafael Navarro has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 45 fouls and winning 58.
About Rafael Navarro
Rafael Navarro is a 26-year-old forward playing for St. Louis City in the Major League Soccer, representing Brazil. Rafael Navarro is right-footed. Born on 14 April 2000.
Most recent appearance
Rafael Navarro's most recent match was away at Real Salt Lake on February 27th. St. Louis City won 1-0. Rafael Navarro played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.87.
Recent matches
- February 27th1-0 winvsReal Salt Lake(90 mins, rating 6.87)
- February 9th3-0 lossatSan Diego(90 mins, rating 6.98)
- October 12th1-0 winvsLos Angeles FC(90 mins, rating 6.31)
- October 28th2-0 winvsSporting KC(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.6)
- June 30th1-0 winvsAustin(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.76)
Next fixture
Rafael Navarro and St. Louis City are next in action on June 9th against Vancouver Whitecaps in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vancouver Whitecaps vs St. Louis City match preview.
Teammates at St. Louis City
Rafael Navarro currently plays alongside Daniel Ethan Edelman, Lukas MacNaughton, Miguel Perez, Kyle Hiebert, Ben Lundt, Jaziel Orozco, Rafael Santos, Damion Downs, Tomas Ostrák, Tyson Pearce, Conrad Wallem, Caden Glover, Célio Pompeu, Charles-Emile Brunet, Chris Durkin, Fallou Fall, Simon Becher, Rafael Navarro, Tomas Totland, Tahir Reid-Brown, Mamadou Fall, Zach Zengue, Roman Bürki, MyKhi Joyner, Sang-bin Jeong, Dante Polvara, Timo Baumgartl, Brendan McSorley, Alexandru Mățan and Carlo Holse at St. Louis City.