João Cruz
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João Cruz 2026 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, João Cruz has appeared in 12 Serie A matches this season, totalling 398 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A 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 A | 12 | 398 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 6.90 |
 Copa do Brasil | 2 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.55 |
| Total | 14 | 512 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 6.85 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.68 | 94 |
| Shots | 14 | 3.20 | 96 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.90 | 87 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.23 | 83 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 1.58 | 98 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.68 | 80 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.70 | 99 |
| Key passes | 18 | 4.10 | 100 |
| Chances created | 16 | 3.62 | 100 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.68 | 98 |
João Cruz has taken 14 shots with 4 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 96th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. João Cruz has 3 assists and 18 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 25 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 182 | 41.20 | 53 |
| Accurate passes | 152 | 34.40 | 53 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 1.58 | 40 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 2.49 | 100 |
| Backward passes | 41 | 9.27 | 86 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 4.75 | 40 |
João Cruz has completed 152 of 182 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.68 | 52 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.13 | 44 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 69 |
| Duels won | 21 | 4.75 | 54 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.23 | 10 |
| Touches | 276 | 62.40 | 64 |
| Possession lost | 70 | 15.83 | 90 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 1.58 | 95 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.13 | 43 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.13 | 68 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
João Cruz completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 21 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (10th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 2.71 | 86 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.36 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.68 | 37 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.68 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 3.84 | 37 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
João Cruz makes 12 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 2.04 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.45 | 84 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.23 | 85 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 42 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 3.17 | 61 |
| 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 |
João Cruz has committed 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left attacking midfielder (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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João Cruz previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 3 assists across 12 appearances (3 starts), totalling 398 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.7 assists per 90 minutes. João Cruz has attempted 14 shots with 4 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Cruz has created 16 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). João Cruz has contributed 18 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Cruz has registered 12 tackles (6 won), 3 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 152 from 182 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. João Cruz has won 21 of 44 total duels.
Discipline
João Cruz has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 5.
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 away at Mirassol on April 7th. Athletico PR won 1-0. João Cruz played 22 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.57.
Recent matches
- April 7th1-0 winvsMirassol(22 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.57)
- November 2nd1-2 winatRemo(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 27th1-1 drawvsFlamengo(25 mins, rating 6.62)
- October 20th0-0 drawatAtlético GO(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.45)
- January 9th1-0 lossatVasco da Gama(73 mins, rating 7.09)
Next fixture
João Cruz and Athletico PR are next in action on January 1st against São Paulo in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the São Paulo vs Athletico PR match preview.
Teammates at Athletico PR
João Cruz currently plays alongside Mycael, Hayen Palacios, Gilberto, Daniel Aguilar, Chiqueti, Isaac, Carlos Terán, Dantas, Jádson, Bruninho, Juan Portilla, Léo Derik, Bruno Zapelli, Dudu, Gastón Benavídez, Stiven Mendoza, Jorge Rivaldo, Juan Felipe Aguirre, Luiz Gustavo, Kevin Viveros, Lucas Esquivel, Santos, Felipinho, Matheus Soares, Gilberto Junior, Renan Peixoto, Alejandro García, Dudu, João Cruz, Arthur Dias, Léo, Leozinho and Renan Viana at Athletico PR.