João Cruz stats
Brazil
Match-by-match stats
J. Cruz
Athletico PRMidfielder
J. Cruz vs Vitória
4 games played, 1 more on the benchJoão Cruz's next match is on Saturday at 20:30 against Vitória. See how João Cruz did in earlier matches against Vitória.
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VTOvAPR
Saturday 20:30Sat 20:30Before the next match
Vitória v Athletico PR, SaturdayWhat Vitória allow left attacking midfielders
Position stats3 appearances at LCAM against Vitória in their last 20 matches; league average from the Serie A.
Best odds on J. Cruz
Odds OutliersJoão Cruz 2026 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, João Cruz has appeared in 24 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,096 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 24 | 1,096 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 20 | 6.98 |
 Copa do Brasil | 4 | 224 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 7.01 |
| Total | 28 | 1,320 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 22 | 6.98 |
Attacking stats
João Cruz has taken 32 shots with 11 on target (34% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.6 expected goals (xG), 3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 86th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. João Cruz has 5 assists and 31 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 39 minutes. João Cruz has set up 36 shots for teammates, worth 2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
João Cruz has completed 369 of 457 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 23 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 36th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
João Cruz completes 15 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 49 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
João Cruz makes 20 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 50th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
João Cruz has committed 19 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.3 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left attacking midfielder (12 appearances), also at right attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Athletico PR squad
S. Mendoza
34 yrs#7
K. Viveros26 yrs#9
K. Vargas24 yrs#18
J. Rivaldo23 yrs#19
Leozinho
27 yrs#21
R. Viana23 yrs#50
R. Peixoto26 yrs#70
Felipinho25 yrs#5J. Cruz20 yrs#8
B. Zapelli
24 yrs#10
L. Gustavo39 yrs#14
Wadson26 yrs#16
A. García25 yrs#17
J. Portilla28 yrs#27Chiqueti21 yrs#47
Dudu20 yrs#53D. Riquelme21 yrs#63
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 16 | 532 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 6.94 |
| Copa do Brasil | 3 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.56 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 18 | 853 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 17 | 6.88 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 4 | 173 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 7.24 |
| Copa do Brasil | 3 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6.94 |
About João Cruz
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, João Cruz has scored 2 goals and 5 assists across 24 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1096 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. João Cruz has attempted 32 shots with 11 on target, a 34% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.58 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Cruz has created 28 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 15 successful dribbles from 26 attempts (58% success rate). João Cruz has contributed 31 key passes and 82 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Cruz has registered 20 tackles (8 won), 16 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 369 from 457 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. João Cruz has won 49 of 114 total duels.
Discipline
João Cruz has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 12.
About João Cruz
João Cruz is a 20-year-old midfielder playing for Athletico PR in the Serie A, representing Brazil. João Cruz is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 12 May 2006.
Most recent appearance
João Cruz's most recent match was at home against Palmeiras on December 21st. Athletico PR lost 0-2. João Cruz played 46 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
- December 21st0-2 lossvsPalmeiras(46 mins, rating 6.83)
- April 14th1-4 winatChapecoense(90 mins, rating 7.47)
- May 22nd2-2 drawvsAtlético Mineiro(61 mins, rating 7.24)
- July 31st3-3 drawatCoritiba(46 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.06)
- April 26th3-1 lossatCruzeiro(65 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.34)
Next fixture
João Cruz and Athletico PR are next in action on October 18th against Vitória in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vitória vs Athletico PR match preview.
Teammates at Athletico PR
João Cruz currently plays alongside Luiz Gustavo, Diogo Riquelme, Matheus Soares, Alejandro García, Dantas, João Cruz, Gilberto Junior, Jorge Rivaldo, Gilberto, Leozinho, Renan Peixoto, Juan Felipe Aguirre, Kerwin Vargas, Carlos Terán, Wadson, Felipinho, Claudio, Renan Viana, Arthur Dias, Lucas Esquivel, Léo Derik, Stiven Mendoza, Kevin Viveros, Gastón Benavídez, Bruno Zapelli, Juan Portilla, Chiqueti, Dudu, Mycael, Santos and Léo at Athletico PR.