Rafael Gava
Brazil
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Rafael Gava 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Rafael Gava has appeared in 24 Serie B matches this season, totalling 1,751 minutes at an average rating of 7.16. 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 | 0.10 | 61 |
| Goal involvements | 10 | 0.51 | 94 |
| Shots | 22 | 1.10 | 39 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.40 | 55 |
| Shot accuracy | 32.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 74 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 47 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.51 | 40 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.26 | 33 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 71 |
| Assists | 7 | 0.40 | 97 |
| Key passes | 53 | 2.70 | 93 |
| Chances created | 51 | 2.62 | 94 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.26 | 73 |
Rafael Gava has taken 22 shots with 7 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 80 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.9 expected goals (xG), 2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 39th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Rafael Gava has 7 assists and 53 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 34 minutes. Rafael Gava has set up 60 shots for teammates, worth 3.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 796 | 40.90 | 67 |
| Accurate passes | 671 | 34.50 | 67 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Long balls won | 33 | 1.70 | 46 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 48 | 2.47 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 147 | 7.56 | 81 |
| Passes (final third) | 131 | 6.73 | 71 |
Rafael Gava has completed 671 of 796 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 48 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 67th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.41 | 31 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.46 | 8 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 95 |
| Duels won | 53 | 2.72 | 8 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.51 | 31 |
| Touches | 1128 | 58.00 | 64 |
| Possession lost | 275 | 14.13 | 80 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.51 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 1.18 | 32 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 0.72 | 44 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 0.77 | 50 |
Rafael Gava completes 8 dribbles at a 89% success rate and wins 53 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (31st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 0.62 | 8 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.26 | 6 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.51 | 25 |
| Clearances | 13 | 0.67 | 27 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 63 | 3.24 | 26 |
| 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 | 35 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Rafael Gava makes 12 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 146 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 8th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.67 | 8 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.10 | 21 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 6.50 | n/a | 61 |
| Foul involvements | 36 | 1.85 | 8 |
| 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 13 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly left central midfielder (11 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (8) and left defensive midfielder (2).
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 7 assists across 24 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1751 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Rafael Gava has attempted 22 shots with 7 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.94 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafael Gava has created 51 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (89% success rate). Rafael Gava has contributed 53 key passes and 147 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafael Gava has registered 12 tackles (5 won), 10 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 671 from 796 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Rafael Gava has won 53 of 95 total duels.
Discipline
Rafael Gava has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 23.
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 Náutico on July 24th. Botafogo SP lost 1-0. Rafael Gava played 81 minutes with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- July 24th1-0 lossatNáutico(81 mins, rating 6.37)
- September 13th1-2 lossvsCuiabá(90 mins, rating 6.92)
- November 12th3-0 lossatAtlético GO(71 mins, rating 6.98)
- August 31st1-1 drawvsCriciúma(89 mins, rating 6.84)
- September 29th0-1 winatSão Bernardo(83 mins, rating 6.96)
Next fixture
Rafael Gava and Botafogo SP are next in action on December 6th against Novorizontino in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Botafogo SP vs Novorizontino match preview.
Teammates at Botafogo SP
Rafael Gava currently plays alongside Thiago Henrique, Jonathan, Hygor, Zé Hugo, Márcio Maranhão, Rafael Gava, Pedrinho, Marco Antônio, Darlan, Matheus Sales, Wallace, Yuri Felipe, Guilherme Queiróz, Everton Morelli, Wesley, Guilherme Mariano, Jefferson Nem, Arthur Caíke, Hebert Willian Badaró Oliveira, Jordan, Patrick Brey, Gabriel Inocêncio, Jadson, Kelvin, Felipe Vieira, Erik, Thalles, Carlão, Vilar, Brenno, João Costa, Victor Souza, Ericson and Leandro Maciel at Botafogo SP.