Daniel Jr stats
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D. Jr
NacionalMidfielderBefore the next match
Nacional v Braga, Sunday
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Position stats18 appearances at RW against Braga in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Portugal.
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As a left attacking midfielder, Daniel Jr has appeared in 7 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 444 minutes at an average rating of 6.95. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal midfielders.
Attacking stats
Daniel Jr has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 148 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 27th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Daniel Jr has 1 assist and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 63 minutes. Daniel Jr has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 77th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Daniel Jr has completed 111 of 136 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 17th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Daniel Jr completes 9 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 39 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (20th percentile).
Defending stats
Daniel Jr makes 7 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Daniel Jr has committed 1 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left attacking midfielder (3 appearances), also at left winger (1) and right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Nacional squad
M. Jensen
21 yrs#7
A. Obando
20 yrs#9
S. Gavriel
24 yrs#11
M. Song
27 yrs#12
F. Nava
22 yrs#17
A. Kader Njoya
23 yrs#29
P. Ruan
23 yrs#99
M. Dias24 yrs#6
M. Baeza
26 yrs#8D. Jr24 yrs#10
C. Labidi
25 yrs#15
M. Djaló
23 yrs#20
W. Kokolo
26 yrs#21
F. Soares
27 yrs#22
M. Iseppe20 yrs#23
J. Silva23 yrs#26
Liziero28 yrs#28
D. Dongmo25 yrs#31
Deivison20 yrs#88
Josué21 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 17 | 759 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 15 | 6.79 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 9 | 402 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 7.28 |
 Serie A | 5 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 6.70 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 25 | 1,362 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 29 | 6.29 |
 Copa do Brasil | 3 | 130 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5.03 |
About Daniel Jr
Liga Portugal 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Daniel Jr has scored 1 assist across 7 appearances (6 starts), totalling 444 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Daniel Jr has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Daniel Jr has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (60% success rate). Daniel Jr has contributed 8 key passes and 16 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Daniel Jr has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 111 from 136 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Daniel Jr has won 39 of 54 total duels.
Discipline
Daniel Jr has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 21.
About Daniel Jr
Daniel Jr is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Nacional in the Liga Portugal, representing Brazil. Daniel Jr is left-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 9 May 2002.
Most recent appearance
Daniel Jr's most recent match was away at Rio Ave on August 20th. Nacional lost 3-2. Daniel Jr played 68 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.65.
Recent matches
- August 20th3-2 lossatRio Ave(68 mins, rating 6.65)
- May 26th0-4 lossvsFamalicão(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 26th1-3 lossvsAlverca(46 mins, rating 6.6)
- August 21st2-0 lossatSporting CP(10 mins, rating 6.61)
- August 22nd2-3 lossvsEstrela Amadora(69 mins, rating 6.96)
Next fixture
Daniel Jr and Nacional are next in action on May 13th against Sporting Braga in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nacional vs Sporting Braga match preview.
Teammates at Nacional
Daniel Jr currently plays alongside Wesley Gasolina, Pablo Ruan, Deivison, Daniel de la Cruz, Daniel Jr, José Gomes, William Kokolo, Kevyn, Joel Silva, Filipe Soares, Josué, Allen Obando, Liziero, Min-kyu Song, Léo Santos, Francisco Gonçalves, Miguel Baeza, Renato Marin, Ulisses, Stavros Gavriel, Fernando Nava, Markus Jensen, Ze Vitor, Matheus Dias, Danel Dongmo, Mateus Iseppe, Matchoi Djaló, Abdel Kader Njoya, Chiheb Labidi and Ivanildo Fernandes at Nacional.