Gabriel Mercado
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Gabriel Mercado 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Gabriel Mercado has appeared in 11 Serie A matches this season, totalling 981 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.09 | 55 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.60 | 48 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 84 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.37 | 64 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.30 | 34 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 23 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Gabriel Mercado has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 164 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 48th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Gabriel Mercado has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 981 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 430 | 39.40 | 44 |
| Accurate passes | 365 | 33.50 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.93 | 48 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Backward passes | 31 | 2.84 | 24 |
| Passes (final third) | 58 | 5.32 | 54 |
Gabriel Mercado has completed 365 of 430 passes at 85% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 44th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 39 | 3.58 | 28 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 1.47 | 50 |
| Touches | 562 | 51.60 | 14 |
| Possession lost | 73 | 6.70 | 26 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.37 | 24 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.64 | 51 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.18 | 38 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gabriel Mercado completes 0 dribbles and wins 39 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.56 | 54 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.19 | 64 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.92 | 34 |
| Clearances | 59 | 5.41 | 77 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 27 | 2.48 | 19 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.09 | 77 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.18 | 96 |
Gabriel Mercado makes 17 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 59 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 58 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 54th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.38 | 65 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.37 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.75 | n/a | 47 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 2.02 | 64 |
| 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 |
Gabriel Mercado has committed 15 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.8 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right center back (6 appearances), also at center back (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Gabriel Mercado previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 14 | 1,195 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 17 | 1,183 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 6.82 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 4 | 316 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7.24 |
 Copa do Brasil | 2 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 26 | 2,182 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 6.86 |
 Copa Libertadores | 11 | 967 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 7.21 |
| Copa do Brasil | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 26 | 2,129 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 6.53 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 8 | 645 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 12 | 842 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 7.01 |
About Gabriel Mercado
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Gabriel Mercado has scored 1 goal across 11 appearances (11 starts), totalling 981 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Gabriel Mercado has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gabriel Mercado has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Gabriel Mercado has contributed 3 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gabriel Mercado has registered 17 tackles (13 won), 10 interceptions, and 59 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 365 from 430 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Gabriel Mercado has won 39 of 71 total duels.
Discipline
Gabriel Mercado has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 7.
About Gabriel Mercado
Gabriel Mercado is a 39-year-old defender playing for Internacional in the Serie A, representing Argentina. Gabriel Mercado is right-footed and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 18 March 1987.
Most recent appearance
Gabriel Mercado's most recent match was away at Bragantino on June 8th. Internacional lost 3-1. Gabriel Mercado played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 5.96.
Recent matches
- June 8th3-1 lossatBragantino(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.96)
- March 20th2-0 lossatVitória(90 mins, rating 6.51)
- March 22nd4-1 winvsVasco da Gama(90 mins, rating 7.19)
- May 20th3-2 winvsAthletic Club(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 21st2-2 drawatBotafogo(0 mins)
Next fixture
Gabriel Mercado and Internacional are next in action on January 1st against Cruzeiro in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Internacional vs Cruzeiro match preview.
Teammates at Internacional
Gabriel Mercado currently plays alongside Bruno Tabata, Yago Noal, Johan Carbonero, Richard, Victor Gabriel, Ronaldo, Paulinho Paula, Clayton, Alexandro Bernabei, Diego Esser, Matheus Bahia, Félix Torres, Henrique Menke, Bruno Gomes, Benjamin, Kauan, Alan Patrick, Vitinho, Anthoni, Matheus Cunha, Gabriel Mercado, Juninho, Braian Aguirre, Allex, Sergio Rochet, Bruno Henrique, Thiago Maia, Alerrandro, Rodrigo Villagra, Raykkonen, Kayky, Alan Rodríguez and Guillermo Maripán at Internacional.