João Cruz
Brazil
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João Cruz 2026 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, João Cruz has appeared in 19 Serie A matches this season, totalling 788 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. 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 | 19 | 788 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 16 | 6.93 |
 Copa do Brasil | 4 | 224 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 7.01 |
| Total | 23 | 1,012 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 18 | 6.94 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 54 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.57 | 91 |
| Shots | 23 | 2.60 | 86 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.90 | 88 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.13 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.11 | 58 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1.03 | 86 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.69 | 78 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.50 | 99 |
| Key passes | 23 | 2.60 | 92 |
| Chances created | 21 | 2.40 | 94 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.57 | 98 |
João Cruz has taken 23 shots with 8 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.9 expected goals (xG), 1.9 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 4 assists and 23 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 38 minutes. João Cruz has set up 27 shots for teammates, worth 1.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 324 | 37.00 | 39 |
| Accurate passes | 267 | 30.50 | 36 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.94 | 57 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 15 | 1.71 | 92 |
| Backward passes | 83 | 9.48 | 83 |
| Passes (final third) | 34 | 3.88 | 28 |
João Cruz has completed 267 of 324 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 15 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 1.14 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 2.17 | 76 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 58 |
| Duels won | 38 | 4.34 | 45 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.23 | 7 |
| Touches | 517 | 59.00 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 142 | 16.22 | 89 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 1.37 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 1.14 | 43 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 1.60 | 85 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
João Cruz completes 10 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 38 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (7th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 1.83 | 58 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.91 | 47 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.37 | 79 |
| Clearances | 7 | 0.80 | 34 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 31 | 3.54 | 27 |
| 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 | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
João Cruz makes 16 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 58th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 1.37 | 38 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.23 | 48 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.23 | 86 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 56 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 2.51 | 36 |
| 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 12 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left attacking midfielder (8 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
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 1 goal and 4 assists across 19 appearances (8 starts), totalling 788 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. João Cruz has attempted 23 shots with 8 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.92 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Cruz has created 21 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (53% success rate). João Cruz has contributed 23 key passes and 56 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Cruz has registered 16 tackles (8 won), 12 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 267 from 324 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. João Cruz has won 38 of 90 total duels.
Discipline
João Cruz has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 10.
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 Fluminense on August 1st. Athletico PR drew 3-3. João Cruz played 71 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.75.
Recent matches
- August 1st3-3 drawvsFluminense(71 mins, rating 6.75)
- March 8th2-3 winatBotafogo(61 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.2)
- May 14th1-1 drawvsBragantino(77 mins, rating 7.18)
- December 10th0-2 winatSantos(85 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.47)
- November 25th4-0 lossatVitória(44 mins, rating 6.86)
Next fixture
João Cruz and Athletico PR are next in action on April 26th against Cruzeiro in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR match preview.
Teammates at Athletico PR
João Cruz currently plays alongside Carlos Terán, João Cruz, Léo Derik, Lucas Esquivel, Arthur Dias, Matheus Soares, Luiz Gustavo, Gilberto Junior, Leozinho, Stiven Mendoza, Gilberto, Dantas, Kerwin Vargas, Juan Felipe Aguirre, Jádson, Renan Viana, Alejandro García, Renan Peixoto, Jorge Rivaldo, Felipinho, Claudio, Gastón Benavídez, Kevin Viveros, Bruno Zapelli, Chiqueti, Juan Portilla, Dudu, Mycael, Isaac, Santos and Léo at Athletico PR.