João Costa
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João Costa 2024 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, João Costa has appeared in 32 Serie B matches this season, totalling 1,989 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. 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 | 32 | 1,989 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 6.73 |
 Copa do Brasil | 2 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.88 |
| Total | 34 | 2,094 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 6.74 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 58 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.09 | 28 |
| Shots | 23 | 1.00 | 29 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.50 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 53 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 61 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.41 | 26 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.18 | 19 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 74 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.30 | 5 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.18 | 10 |
João Costa has taken 23 shots with 10 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 86 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. João Costa has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 4 big chances . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 22nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 741 | 33.50 | 39 |
| Accurate passes | 656 | 29.70 | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Long balls won | 41 | 1.86 | 40 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 20 |
| Backward passes | 11 | 0.50 | 25 |
| Passes (final third) | 3 | 0.14 | 18 |
João Costa has completed 656 of 741 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 1 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 | 6 | 0.27 | 30 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 0.59 | 25 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 53 |
| Duels won | 52 | 2.35 | 3 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.41 | 22 |
| Touches | 737 | 33.30 | 33 |
| Possession lost | 15 | 0.68 | 19 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.14 | 5 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.50 | 6 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.59 | 40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
João Costa completes 6 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 52 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 1.13 | 34 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 0.59 | 47 |
| Clearances | 39 | 1.76 | 85 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 0.32 | 25 |
| 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 | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
João Costa makes 25 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 39 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 80 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 34th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 36 | 1.63 | 57 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.27 | 50 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 47 | 2.13 | 18 |
| 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 |
João Costa has committed 36 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at central midfielder (4) and right center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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João Costa previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout João Costa
Serie B 2024 season
This season in the Serie B, João Costa has scored 2 goals across 32 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1989 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. João Costa has attempted 23 shots with 10 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Costa has created 0 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (46% success rate). João Costa has contributed 6 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Costa has registered 25 tackles (0 won), 13 interceptions, and 39 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 656 from 741 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. João Costa has won 52 of 132 total duels.
Discipline
João Costa has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 36 fouls and winning 11.
About João Costa
João Costa is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Botafogo SP in the Serie B, representing Brazil.. Born on 1 March 2005.
Most recent appearance
João Costa's most recent match was away at Coritiba on October 21st. Botafogo SP won 1-3. João Costa played 8 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
Next fixture
João Costa and Botafogo SP are next in action on September 27th against Juventude in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Botafogo SP vs Juventude match preview.
Teammates at Botafogo SP
João Costa currently plays alongside Felipe Vieira, Thiago Henrique, Guilherme Mariano, Rafael Gava, Wesley, Márcio Maranhão, Carlão, Pedrinho, Marco Antônio, Victor Souza, Wallace, Yuri Felipe, João Costa, Hebert Willian Badaró Oliveira, Vilar, Brenno, Jefferson Nem, Everton Morelli, Leandro Maciel, Guilherme Queiróz, Patrick Brey, Matheus Sales, Gabriel Inocêncio, Jonathan, Jordan, Darlan, Thalles, Hygor, Erik, Kelvin, Zé Hugo, Luizão, Arthur Caíke and Ericson at Botafogo SP.