Marcelo Benevenuto
Brazil
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Marcelo Benevenuto 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Marcelo Benevenuto has appeared in 17 Serie B matches this season, totalling 1,359 minutes at an average rating of 6.60. 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 | 17 | 1,359 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 6.60 |
| Copa do Brasil | 2 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.54 |
| Total | 19 | 1,534 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 6.59 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 83 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 62 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.70 | 58 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 91 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.20 | 92 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.40 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.13 | 53 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.40 | 42 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 27 |
Marcelo Benevenuto has taken 10 shots with 2 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 136 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 0.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 58th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Marcelo Benevenuto has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 227 minutes. Marcelo Benevenuto has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 729 | 48.30 | 72 |
| Accurate passes | 669 | 44.30 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Long balls won | 34 | 2.25 | 48 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.07 | 40 |
| Backward passes | 38 | 2.52 | 28 |
| Passes (final third) | 48 | 3.18 | 8 |
Marcelo Benevenuto has completed 669 of 729 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 72nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.26 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.33 | 39 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 84 |
| Duels won | 66 | 4.37 | 47 |
| Aerials won | 34 | 2.25 | 71 |
| Touches | 939 | 62.20 | 46 |
| Possession lost | 76 | 5.03 | 5 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.33 | 29 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.46 | 31 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.26 | 46 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.13 | 29 |
Marcelo Benevenuto completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 66 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 1.46 | 54 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.66 | 30 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.13 | 56 |
| Clearances | 99 | 6.56 | 88 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 35 | 2.32 | 11 |
| 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 | 44 |
Marcelo Benevenuto makes 22 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 99 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 62 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 | 8 | 0.53 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.20 | 48 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 2.67 | n/a | 16 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 0.99 | 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 (14 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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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 17 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1359 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. That shot output is worth 0.73 expected goals (xG) this season.
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 22 tackles (10 won), 17 interceptions, and 99 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 669 from 729 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Marcelo Benevenuto has won 66 of 99 total duels.
Discipline
Marcelo Benevenuto has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 7.
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 Londrina on November 10th. Sport Recife won 2-1. Marcelo Benevenuto played 8 minutes with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
- March 11th2-1 lossatNovorizontino(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 15th3-0 winvsAmérica Mineiro(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 9th2-1 lossatAvaí(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 10th2-1 winvsLondrina(8 mins, rating 6.43)
- December 1st0-1 winatVila Nova(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Marcelo Benevenuto and Sport Recife are next in action on November 12th against Ceará in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Ceará vs Sport Recife match preview.
Teammates at Sport Recife
Marcelo Benevenuto currently plays alongside Felipinho, Thiago Couto, Patrick de Paula, Zé Gabriel, Perotti, Patrick Jorge de Oliveira Ferraz, Murilo Rhikman, Clayson, Denis, Marcelo Ajul, Marcelo Benevenuto, Kayky Almeida, Edson Lucas, Chrystian Barletta, Antônio Adriano Nascimendo de Sousa, Willian Oliveira, Pedro Martins, Augusto Pucci, Carlos de Pena, Brenno, Zé Roberto, Fábio Matheus Ribeiro Lima, Habraão, Juan Alano, Claudinho, Dudu Teodora, Diego Hernández, Biel Fonseca and Marlon at Sport Recife.