Rafael Gava stats
Brazil
Match-by-match stats
R. Gava
Botafogo SPMidfielder
R. Gava vs Avaí
6 games played, 1 more on the benchRafael Gava's next match is on Saturday at 20:00 against Avaí. See how Rafael Gava did in earlier matches against Avaí.
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Saturday 20:00Sat 20:00Before the next match
Avaí v Botafogo SP, SaturdayWhat Avaí allow left central midfielders
Position stats14 appearances at LCM against Avaí in their last 20 matches; league average from the Serie B.
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Odds OutliersRafael Gava 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Rafael Gava has appeared in 31 Serie B matches this season, totalling 2,326 minutes at an average rating of 7.17. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie B midfielders.
Attacking stats
Rafael Gava has taken 31 shots with 9 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 75 minutes. Those shots are worth 4 expected goals (xG), 3.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 41st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Rafael Gava has 7 assists and 69 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 35 minutes. Rafael Gava has set up 76 shots for teammates, worth 5.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Rafael Gava has completed 959 of 1133 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 63 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Rafael Gava completes 9 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 75 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
Rafael Gava makes 16 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 145 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 5th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Rafael Gava has committed 20 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.7 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly left central midfielder (15 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (9) and left defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Botafogo SP squad
Kelvin
29 yrs#7
Hygor34 yrs#9
J. Nem30 yrs#11
G. Queiróz36 yrs#17
A. Caíke34 yrs#18
Jadson21 yrs#21
Wesley26 yrs#23
Z. Hugo27 yrs#30
L. Maciel
30 yrs#5
E. Morelli28 yrs#8R. Gava33 yrs#10
M. Sales31 yrs#16
Y. Felipe20 yrs#20
M. Antônio26 yrs#28
T. Henrique28 yrs#29
Erik21 yrs#33
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 30 | 2,049 | 2 | 4 | 48 | 32 | 7.07 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 31 | 2,094 | 2 | 5 | 46 | 26 | 7.32 |
 Copa do Brasil | 3 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.56 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 30 | 2,427 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 41 | 7.00 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 29 | 2,055 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 26 | 6.55 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 5 | 338 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7.06 |
| Copa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 31 | 1,713 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 19 | 7.06 |
About Rafael Gava
Serie B 2026 season
This season in the Serie B, Rafael Gava has scored 3 goals and 7 assists across 31 appearances (29 starts), totalling 2326 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Rafael Gava has attempted 31 shots with 9 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 4.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafael Gava has created 67 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (75% success rate). Rafael Gava has contributed 69 key passes and 200 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafael Gava has registered 16 tackles (6 won), 14 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 959 from 1133 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Rafael Gava has won 75 of 137 total duels.
Discipline
Rafael Gava has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 38.
About Rafael Gava
Rafael Gava is a 33-year-old midfielder playing for Botafogo SP in the Serie B, representing Brazil. Rafael Gava is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 20 May 1993.
Most recent appearance
Rafael Gava's most recent match was away at CRB on April 24th. Botafogo SP won 0-1. Rafael Gava played 72 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.34.
Recent matches
- April 24th0-1 winatCRB(72 mins, rating 6.34)
- June 16th1-0 winvsCeará(84 mins, rating 7.34)
- August 5th1-2 winatOperário PR(66 mins, rating 6.72)
- July 12th0-1 lossvsVila Nova(88 mins, rating 6.99)
- September 10th2-0 winvsPonte Preta(85 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.06)
Next fixture
Rafael Gava and Botafogo SP are next in action on September 27th against Avaí in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Avaí vs Botafogo SP match preview.
Teammates at Botafogo SP
Rafael Gava currently plays alongside Jonathan, Marco Antônio, Vilar, Hygor, Darlan, Yuri Felipe, Guilherme Queiróz, Rafael Gava, Jefferson Nem, Arthur Caíke, Everton Morelli, Thiago Henrique, Pedrinho, Guilherme Mariano, Hebert Willian Badaró Oliveira, Patrick Brey, Gabriel Inocêncio, Jadson, Zé Hugo, Matheus Sales, Wesley, Felipe Vieira, Wallace, Jordan, Kelvin, Erik, Carlão, Brenno, Victor Souza, Ericson and Leandro Maciel at Botafogo SP.