Rafael Gava
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Match-by-match stats
Rafael Gava 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Rafael Gava has appeared in 16 Serie B matches this season, totalling 1,108 minutes at an average rating of 7.23. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie B midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.57 | 96 |
| Shots | 17 | 1.40 | 57 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.50 | 67 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 78 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.49 | 45 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.41 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 79 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.40 | 96 |
| Key passes | 34 | 2.80 | 96 |
| Chances created | 32 | 2.60 | 96 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.41 | 90 |
Rafael Gava has taken 17 shots with 6 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 65 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 57th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Rafael Gava has 5 assists and 34 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 35 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 534 | 43.40 | 76 |
| Accurate passes | 448 | 36.40 | 73 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 1.22 | 18 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 33 | 2.68 | 100 |
| Backward passes | 90 | 7.31 | 81 |
| Passes (final third) | 81 | 6.58 | 75 |
Rafael Gava has completed 448 of 534 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 33 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 76th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.49 | 43 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.57 | 16 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 94 |
| Duels won | 40 | 3.25 | 16 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.57 | 33 |
| Touches | 762 | 61.90 | 86 |
| Possession lost | 180 | 14.62 | 90 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.65 | 50 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 1.38 | 43 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.73 | 43 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.24 | 66 |
Rafael Gava completes 6 dribbles at a 86% success rate and wins 40 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (33rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 0.81 | 13 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.32 | 10 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.65 | 36 |
| Clearances | 11 | 0.89 | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 44 | 3.57 | 40 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Rafael Gava makes 10 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 111 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 13th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.65 | 6 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 34 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 2.03 | 11 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Rafael Gava has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly left central midfielder (9 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (3) and left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Rafael Gava previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 30 | 2,049 | 2 | 4 | 48 | 32 | 7.07 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 30 | 2,427 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 41 | 7.00 |
| 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 | 0.00 |
| 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 2 goals and 5 assists across 16 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1108 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Rafael Gava has attempted 17 shots with 6 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafael Gava has created 32 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (86% success rate). Rafael Gava has contributed 34 key passes and 88 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafael Gava has registered 10 tackles (4 won), 8 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 448 from 534 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Rafael Gava has won 40 of 71 total duels.
Discipline
Rafael Gava has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 17.
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 Londrina on April 4th. Botafogo SP drew 0-0. Rafael Gava played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.75.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Rafael Gava and Botafogo SP are next in action on September 27th against Juventude in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Botafogo SP vs Juventude match preview.
Teammates at Botafogo SP
Rafael Gava currently plays alongside Felipe Vieira, Thiago Henrique, Guilherme Mariano, Rafael Gava, Wesley, Márcio Maranhão, Carlão, Pedrinho, Marco Antônio, Victor Souza, Wallace, Yuri Felipe, João Costa, Hebert Willian Badaró Oliveira, Vilar, Brenno, Jefferson Nem, Everton Morelli, Leandro Maciel, Guilherme Queiróz, Patrick Brey, Matheus Sales, Gabriel Inocêncio, Jonathan, Jordan, Darlan, Thalles, Hygor, Erik, Kelvin, Zé Hugo, Luizão, Arthur Caíke and Ericson at Botafogo SP.