Paulo Baya
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Paulo Baya 2026 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Paulo Baya has appeared in 9 Serie B matches this season, totalling 175 minutes at an average rating of 6.05. 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 | 9 | 175 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 6.05 |
 Copa do Brasil | 3 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.47 |
| Total | 12 | 278 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5.66 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.51 | 96 |
| Shots | 13 | 6.70 | 100 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1.50 | 97 |
| Shot accuracy | 23.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 2.57 | 100 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 2.57 | 100 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.50 | 98 |
| Key passes | 6 | 3.10 | 98 |
| Chances created | 6 | 3.09 | 99 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.51 | 93 |
Paulo Baya has taken 13 shots with 3 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 13 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 100th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Paulo Baya has 1 assist and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 29 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 52 | 26.70 | 17 |
| Accurate passes | 42 | 21.60 | 19 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.51 | 3 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 1.54 | 90 |
| Backward passes | 16 | 8.23 | 90 |
| Passes (final third) | 4 | 2.06 | 7 |
Paulo Baya has completed 42 of 52 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 17th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 1.54 | 92 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 2.57 | 87 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 70 |
| Duels won | 9 | 4.63 | 55 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.51 | 32 |
| Touches | 115 | 59.10 | 71 |
| Possession lost | 38 | 19.54 | 96 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.03 | 81 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 1.54 | 51 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.03 | 67 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Paulo Baya completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 9 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 1.03 | 25 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 1.03 | 62 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.51 | 25 |
| Clearances | 2 | 1.03 | 41 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 9 | 4.63 | 75 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Paulo Baya makes 2 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 88 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.51 | 91 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 6 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 1.54 | 4 |
| 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 |
Paulo Baya has committed 0 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards .
Positions played
Serie BMainly left attacking midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Paulo Baya previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 19 | 471 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 6.67 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 4 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.88 |
| Copa do Brasil | 3 | 67 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 33 | 1,938 | 7 | 4 | 38 | 15 | 7.22 |
| Copa do Brasil | 3 | 242 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.56 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 24 | 942 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 17 | 602 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 5.30 |
About Paulo Baya
Serie B 2026 season
This season in the Serie B, Paulo Baya has scored 1 assist across 9 appearances (1 starts), totalling 175 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Paulo Baya has attempted 13 shots with 3 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paulo Baya has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Paulo Baya has contributed 6 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paulo Baya has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 42 from 52 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Paulo Baya has won 9 of 20 total duels.
Discipline
Paulo Baya has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 3.
About Paulo Baya
Paulo Baya is a 26-year-old forward playing for Fortaleza in the Serie B, representing Brazil. Paulo Baya is right-footed and wears the number 77 shirt. Born on 26 July 1999.
Most recent appearance
Paulo Baya's most recent match was away at Novorizontino on April 4th. Fortaleza won 1-0. Paulo Baya played 11 minutes, registering 5 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.04.
Recent matches
- April 4th1-0 winvsNovorizontino(11 mins, rating 7.04)
- March 23rd1-0 lossatAtlético GO(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 9th2-0 winvsPonte Preta(12 mins, rating 6.67)
- December 12th2-1 winvsSport Recife(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 1st1-1 drawatCRB(44 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.55)
Next fixture
Paulo Baya and Fortaleza are next in action on April 10th against Vila Nova in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vila Nova vs Fortaleza match preview.
Teammates at Fortaleza
Paulo Baya currently plays alongside Lucca Prior, Maílton, Juan Miritello, Lucas Emanoel, Nathan Fogaça, Magrão, João Ricardo, Kauã Rocha, Lucas Crispim, Paulinho, Tomás Cardona, Pierre, Luiz Fernando, Paulo Baya, Neris, Lucas Gazal, Welliton, Vinícius, Luan Freitas, Ryan, Ronald, Vitinho, Rodriguinho, Brenno, Gabriel Fuentes, GB, Rodrigo Santos, Lucas Sasha, Maurício Júnior, Calebe, Matheus Rossetto, Imanol Machuca and Pedro Henrique at Fortaleza.