Zé Ricardo
Brazil
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Zé Ricardo 2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Zé Ricardo has appeared in 18 Serie B matches this season, totalling 1,462 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. 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 | 18 | 1,462 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 29 | 6.71 |
 Copa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Total | 19 | 1,552 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 29 | 6.70 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 36 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.70 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 16 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 50 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.37 | 31 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.25 | 30 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 65 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.40 | 9 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.43 | 13 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 34 |
Zé Ricardo has taken 12 shots with 2 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 122 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 17th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Zé Ricardo has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 209 minutes. Zé Ricardo has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 65th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 737 | 45.40 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 622 | 38.30 | 77 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Long balls won | 38 | 2.34 | 72 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 67 | 4.12 | 12 |
| Passes (final third) | 110 | 6.77 | 72 |
Zé Ricardo has completed 622 of 737 passes at 84% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.55 | 49 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 0.86 | 31 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 70 | 4.31 | 44 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 0.74 | 50 |
| Touches | 946 | 58.20 | 65 |
| Possession lost | 153 | 9.42 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.74 | 61 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 1.23 | 35 |
| Dispossessed | 17 | 1.05 | 69 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 0.55 | 37 |
Zé Ricardo completes 9 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 70 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 29 | 1.79 | 64 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 1.17 | 71 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.05 | 65 |
| Clearances | 26 | 1.60 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 84 | 5.17 | 88 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 75 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.06 | 91 |
Zé Ricardo makes 29 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 29 | 1.79 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.25 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 7.25 | n/a | 68 |
| Foul involvements | 49 | 3.02 | 47 |
| 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 29 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.3 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly right defensive midfielder (12 appearances), also at right central midfielder (3) and left central 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 18 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1462 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Zé Ricardo has attempted 12 shots with 2 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.69 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zé Ricardo has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (64% success rate). Zé Ricardo has contributed 7 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zé Ricardo has registered 29 tackles (19 won), 17 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 622 from 737 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Zé Ricardo has won 70 of 150 total duels.
Discipline
Zé Ricardo has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 29 fouls and winning 20.
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 Operário PR on April 2nd. Avaí won 1-2. Zé Ricardo played 15 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.84.
Recent matches
- February 25th0-1 lossvsAtlético GO(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 27th0-2 winatPonte Preta(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 9th2-1 winvsSport Recife(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 2nd1-2 winatOperário PR(15 mins, rating 6.84)
- July 13th0-1 lossvsCRB(90 mins, rating 7.46)
Next fixture
Zé Ricardo and Avaí are next in action on July 31st against Novorizontino in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Novorizontino vs Avaí match preview.
Teammates at Avaí
Zé Ricardo currently plays alongside Reynaldo, Paulo Vitor, Zé Ricardo, Jefferson, Pedro Cuiabá, Otávio, Luiz Henrique, Felipe Vizeu, Isaías, Guilherme Aquino, João Vitor, Wallison, Hyan, Léo Chú, Gabriel Simples, Romildo Del Piage, Pedrão, Jean Lucas, Igor Bohn, Allyson, Wenderson, Daniel Penha, Bruno Ferreira, Douglas Teixeira, Quaresma, Léo Gamalho and Juan Rocha at Avaí.