Zé Ricardo
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Zé Ricardo 2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Zé Ricardo has appeared in 14 Serie B matches this season, totalling 1,216 minutes at an average rating of 6.69. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie B midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
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 | 1,216 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 6.69 |
 Copa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Total | 15 | 1,306 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 6.68 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 38 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.70 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 54 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.37 | 34 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.15 | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 68 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.30 | 9 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.30 | 11 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 36 |
Zé Ricardo has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 135 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Zé Ricardo has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 304 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 68th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 609 | 45.10 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 516 | 38.20 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Long balls won | 26 | 1.92 | 54 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Backward passes | 58 | 4.29 | 19 |
| Passes (final third) | 80 | 5.92 | 63 |
Zé Ricardo has completed 516 of 609 passes at 85% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.44 | 36 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.67 | 24 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 81 |
| Duels won | 55 | 4.07 | 39 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 0.81 | 57 |
| Touches | 774 | 57.30 | 63 |
| Possession lost | 122 | 9.03 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.81 | 65 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 1.04 | 26 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 1.04 | 68 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.15 | 51 |
Zé Ricardo completes 6 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 55 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.78 | 65 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 1.18 | 71 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.74 | 44 |
| Clearances | 21 | 1.55 | 62 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 71 | 5.25 | 90 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.07 | 91 |
Zé Ricardo makes 24 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 65th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 1.85 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.30 | 66 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Fouls per card | 6.25 | n/a | 55 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 2.89 | 44 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Zé Ricardo has committed 25 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.3 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly right defensive midfielder (10 appearances), also at right central midfielder (3) and left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Zé Ricardo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 28 | 2,331 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 57 | 6.87 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 25 | 1,808 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 35 | 6.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 17 | 885 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 9 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5.21 |
 Copa Libertadores | 3 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Copa do Brasil | 1 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 16 | 742 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 6.45 |
About Zé Ricardo
Serie B 2026 season
This season in the Serie B, Zé Ricardo has scored 1 assist across 14 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1216 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Zé Ricardo has attempted 9 shots with 2 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zé Ricardo has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (67% success rate). Zé Ricardo has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zé Ricardo has registered 24 tackles (16 won), 10 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 516 from 609 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Zé Ricardo has won 55 of 122 total duels.
Discipline
Zé Ricardo has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 14.
About Zé Ricardo
Zé Ricardo is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Avaí in the Serie B, representing Brazil. Zé Ricardo is right-footed and wears the number 77 shirt. Born on 9 March 1996.
Most recent appearance
Zé Ricardo's most recent match was away at São Bernardo on January 10th. Avaí drew 1-1. Zé Ricardo played 79 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- January 10th1-1 drawatSão Bernardo(79 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.54)
- December 29th2-0 winvsNáutico(90 mins, rating 7.13)
- November 28th3-1 lossatBotafogo SP(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- August 30th1-0 lossatAthletic Club(90 mins, rating 7.02)
- December 5th1-0 winvsCuiabá(90 mins, rating 6.55)
Next fixture
Zé Ricardo and Avaí are next in action on January 14th against América Mineiro in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Avaí vs América Mineiro match preview.
Teammates at Avaí
Zé Ricardo currently plays alongside Romildo Del Piage de Souza, Daniel Penha, Sorriso, Juan Sousa Rocha Leandro, Paulo Vitor, Luiz Henrique, Allyson, Pedro Cuiabá, Guilherme Aquino, João Maistro, Isaias Pereira da Silva, Reynaldo, Otávio, Thayllon, Zé Ricardo, Wallison, Hyan, Gabriel Pereira, Jefferson, Jean Lucas, Igor Bohn, Léo Gamalho, Quaresma, Wesley Gasolina, Jamerson, Douglas Teixeira, Wenderson and Renan at Avaí.