Jefferson Encada
Guinea-BissauPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Jefferson Encada 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Jefferson Encada has appeared in 26 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 1,543 minutes at an average rating of 6.39. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.12 | 65 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.10 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 41 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.06 | 13 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 91 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.90 | 79 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.58 | 72 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.29 | 90 |
Jefferson Encada has taken 2 shots with 2 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 772 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 7th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jefferson Encada has 2 assists and 16 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 154 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 596 | 34.80 | 28 |
| Accurate passes | 504 | 29.40 | 37 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 0.76 | 6 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.06 | 86 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.64 | 81 |
| Backward passes | 156 | 9.10 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 63 | 3.67 | 17 |
Jefferson Encada has completed 504 of 596 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 28th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 20 | 1.17 | 92 |
| Dribble attempts | 32 | 1.87 | 85 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 67 |
| Duels won | 68 | 3.97 | 30 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.76 | 15 |
| Touches | 994 | 58.00 | 33 |
| Possession lost | 204 | 11.90 | 58 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.29 | 23 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 0.82 | 51 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.29 | 55 |
| Turnovers | 30 | 1.75 | 91 |
Jefferson Encada completes 20 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 68 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 1.52 | 44 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 0.93 | 46 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 0.93 | 36 |
| Clearances | 41 | 2.39 | 19 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 83 | 4.84 | 88 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.12 | 22 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 59 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Jefferson Encada makes 26 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 41 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 44th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 1.52 | 74 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.41 | 88 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.71 | n/a | 33 |
| Foul involvements | 40 | 2.33 | 67 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Jefferson Encada has committed 26 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.7 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly right back (9 appearances), also at right wing back (4) and right midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Jefferson Encada previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 22 | 1,900 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 37 | 6.92 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 268 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4.84 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 4 | 220 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 27 | 2,181 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 24 | 6.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 25 | 1,918 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 4.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 21 | 1,812 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Jefferson Encada
Liga Portugal 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Jefferson Encada has scored 2 assists across 26 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1543 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Jefferson Encada has attempted 2 shots with 2 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jefferson Encada has created 10 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 20 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (63% success rate). Jefferson Encada has contributed 16 key passes and 54 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jefferson Encada has registered 26 tackles (16 won), 16 interceptions, and 41 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 504 from 596 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Jefferson Encada has won 68 of 130 total duels.
Discipline
Jefferson Encada has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 14.
About Jefferson Encada
Jefferson Encada is a 28-year-old defender playing for Estrela Amadora in the Liga Portugal, representing Guinea-Bissau. Jefferson Encada is right-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 17 April 1998.
Most recent appearance
Jefferson Encada's most recent match was away at Sporting Braga on September 16th. Estrela Amadora drew 2-2. Jefferson Encada played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- September 16th2-2 drawatSporting Braga(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- April 11th0-0 drawvsFamalicão(88 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.65)
- February 4th3-2 lossatMoreirense(20 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.49)
- December 13th1-2 lossvsPorto(44 mins, rating 6.48)
- March 2nd0-1 lossvsSporting CP(14 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.52)
Next fixture
Jefferson Encada and Estrela Amadora are next in action on June 28th against Sporting CP in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Estrela Amadora vs Sporting CP match preview.
Teammates at Estrela Amadora
Jefferson Encada currently plays alongside Diogo Pinto, Leandro Antonetti, David Grilo, Luan Patrick, Atanas Chernev, Issiar Dramé, Ni, João Gastão, Francisco Meixedo, Eddy Doué, Max Scholze, Sydney van Hooijdonk, Kevin Höög Jansson, Tom Moustier, Stefan Leković, Yahya Kalley, Dudu, Rodrigo Pinho, Bernardo Schappo, Lovro Zvonarek, Otavio Manoel Galdino Fernandes, Ianis Stoica, Abraham Marcus, Mathew Gbomadu, Chilohem Onuoha, Robinho, Alisson Souza de Jesus, B. Souza and Jefferson Encada at Estrela Amadora.