Marcelo Benevenuto stats
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M. Benevenuto
Sport RecifeDefender
M. Benevenuto vs Criciúma
1 game playedMarcelo Benevenuto's next match is on Saturday at 01:00 against Criciúma. See how Marcelo Benevenuto did in earlier matches against Criciúma.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 |
SCRvCEC
Saturday 01:00Sat 01:00Before the next match
Sport Recife v Criciúma, SaturdayWhat Criciúma allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Criciúma in their last 20 matches; league average from the Serie B.
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Odds OutliersMarcelo Benevenuto 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Marcelo Benevenuto has appeared in 25 Serie B matches this season, totalling 2,054 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 B defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 25 | 2,054 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 34 | 6.68 |
 Copa do Brasil | 2 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.54 |
| Total | 27 | 2,229 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 6.67 |
Attacking stats
Marcelo Benevenuto has taken 17 shots with 2 on target (12% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 121 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.5 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 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 293 minutes. Marcelo Benevenuto has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 1.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Marcelo Benevenuto has completed 1046 of 1141 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 74th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Marcelo Benevenuto completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 98 duels .
Defending stats
Marcelo Benevenuto makes 34 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 131 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 57th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Marcelo Benevenuto has committed 13 fouls and received 3 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly right center back (22 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Sport Recife squad
Perotti
28 yrs#9
C. de Pena
34 yrs#10
N. Pessoa32 yrs#19
D. Hernández26 yrs#20
Clayson31 yrs#25
C. Barletta25 yrs#30
Marlon29 yrs#31
D. Teodora27 yrs#77
B. Fonseca24 yrs#6
P. de Paula27 yrs#7
J. Alano30 yrs#8
M. Rhikman20 yrs#15
Z. Gabriel27 yrs#23
W. Oliveira33 yrs#29
F. Matheus Ribeiro Lima23 yrs#47
K. Andrade
21 yrs#80
F. Sobral31 yrs#88
Luciano23 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| 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 |
2024
| 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 | - |
2023
| 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 |
2022
| 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 |
2021
| 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 25 appearances (23 starts), totalling 2054 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Marcelo Benevenuto has attempted 17 shots with 2 on target, a 12% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.45 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Marcelo Benevenuto has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Marcelo Benevenuto has contributed 7 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Marcelo Benevenuto has registered 34 tackles (19 won), 27 interceptions, and 131 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1046 from 1141 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Marcelo Benevenuto has won 98 of 146 total duels.
Discipline
Marcelo Benevenuto has received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 12.
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 Atlético GO on March 1st. Sport Recife drew 1-1. Marcelo Benevenuto played 65 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.19.
Recent matches
- March 1st1-1 drawatAtlético GO(65 mins, 1 red card, rating 6.19)
- November 9th2-1 winvsSão Bernardo(90 mins, rating 6.77)
- April 13th1-2 winatAthletic Club(90 mins, rating 6.65)
- February 19th3-1 lossatNáutico(90 mins, rating 6.75)
- December 20th2-1 winvsJuventude(90 mins, rating 6.75)
Next fixture
Marcelo Benevenuto and Sport Recife are next in action on July 28th against Criciúma in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sport Recife vs Criciúma match preview.
Teammates at Sport Recife
Marcelo Benevenuto currently plays alongside Fernando Sobral, Willian Oliveira, Habraão, Murilo Rhikman, Patrick Jorge de Oliveira Ferraz, Matheus Miranda, Carlos de Pena, Patrick de Paula, Claudinho, Antônio Adriano Nascimendo de Sousa, Felipinho, Augusto Pucci, Clayson, Juan Alano, Kayky Almeida, Brenno, Zé Gabriel, Thiago Couto, Marcelo Ajul, Neto Pessoa, Edson Lucas, Marcelo Benevenuto, Perotti, Denis, Raí, Chrystian Barletta, Dudu Teodora, Fábio Matheus Ribeiro Lima, Kervin Andrade, Diego Hernández, Marlon, Biel Fonseca and Luciano at Sport Recife.