Marcelo Benevenuto
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Marcelo Benevenuto 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Marcelo Benevenuto has appeared in 14 Serie B matches this season, totalling 1,260 minutes at an average rating of 7.03. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie B defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 14 | 1,260 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 7.03 |
 Copa do Brasil | 2 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.54 |
| Total | 16 | 1,435 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 6.97 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 84 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 64 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.70 | 56 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 41 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 92 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.14 | 79 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.43 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.14 | 53 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.40 | 42 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.43 | 47 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 29 |
Marcelo Benevenuto has taken 10 shots with 2 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 126 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Marcelo Benevenuto has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 210 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 673 | 48.10 | 70 |
| Accurate passes | 617 | 44.10 | 81 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 2.14 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.07 | 40 |
| Backward passes | 35 | 2.50 | 31 |
| Passes (final third) | 44 | 3.14 | 10 |
Marcelo Benevenuto has completed 617 of 673 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 70th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.29 | 47 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.36 | 43 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 83 |
| Duels won | 58 | 4.14 | 37 |
| Aerials won | 31 | 2.21 | 70 |
| Touches | 858 | 61.30 | 44 |
| Possession lost | 71 | 5.07 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.36 | 39 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.36 | 23 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.29 | 48 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.07 | 53 |
Marcelo Benevenuto completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 58 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.36 | 47 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.64 | 28 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.21 | 68 |
| Clearances | 89 | 6.36 | 89 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 33 | 2.36 | 14 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 67 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Marcelo Benevenuto makes 19 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 89 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 47th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.57 | 5 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.21 | 46 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 2.67 | n/a | 21 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 0.93 | 5 |
| 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 |
Marcelo Benevenuto has committed 8 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.7 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly right center back (13 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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27 yrs
Marcelo Benevenuto previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 15 | 924 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 6.86 |
| Copa do Brasil | 2 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 24 | 1,941 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 6.63 |
| Copa do Brasil | 1 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 12 | 1,080 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 6.87 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 5 | 312 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5.73 |
 Copa Libertadores | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 31 | 2,612 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 35 | 6.96 |
| Copa Libertadores | 7 | 630 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 7.17 |
| Copa do Brasil | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 34 | 3,060 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 7.20 |
About Marcelo Benevenuto
Serie B 2026 season
This season in the Serie B, Marcelo Benevenuto has scored 1 goal across 14 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1260 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Marcelo Benevenuto has attempted 10 shots with 2 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Marcelo Benevenuto has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (80% success rate). Marcelo Benevenuto has contributed 6 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Marcelo Benevenuto has registered 19 tackles (9 won), 17 interceptions, and 89 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 617 from 673 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Marcelo Benevenuto has won 58 of 89 total duels.
Discipline
Marcelo Benevenuto has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 5.
About Marcelo Benevenuto
Marcelo Benevenuto is a 30-year-old defender playing for Sport Recife in the Serie B, representing Brazil. Marcelo Benevenuto is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 7 January 1996.
Most recent appearance
Marcelo Benevenuto's most recent match was away at Operário PR on June 4th. Sport Recife drew 2-2. Marcelo Benevenuto played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
- June 4th2-2 drawvsOperário PR(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.43)
- December 22nd3-3 drawvsBotafogo SP(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.26)
- February 2nd1-0 lossatCriciúma(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.49)
- December 12th2-1 lossatFortaleza(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.71)
- November 9th1-1 drawvsAtlético GO(90 mins, rating 7.56)
Next fixture
Marcelo Benevenuto and Sport Recife are next in action on November 21st against Goiás in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Goiás vs Sport Recife match preview.
Teammates at Sport Recife
Marcelo Benevenuto currently plays alongside Dudu Teodora, Gustavo Maia, Halls, Madson, Clayson, Edson Lucas, Thiago Couto, Antônio Adriano Nascimendo de Sousa, Felipinho, Patrick Jorge de Oliveira Ferraz, Yago Felipe, Fábio Matheus Ribeiro Lima, Diego Hernández, Biel Fonseca, Augusto Pucci, João Silva, Claudinho, Kayky Almeida, Perotti, Marcelo Benevenuto, Denis, Chrystian Barletta, Zé Roberto, Marlon, Zé Gabriel, Pedro Martins, Marcelo Ajul, Zé Lucas, Habraão, Iury Castilho and Carlos de Pena at Sport Recife.