Vinicius Lira
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Match-by-match stats
Vinicius Lira 2026 season stats
As a left back, Vinicius Lira has appeared in 5 Serie A matches this season, totalling 354 minutes at an average rating of 6.47. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.80 | 66 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 73 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.51 | 80 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.25 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.00 | 77 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.76 | 83 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.25 | 86 |
Vinicius Lira has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 118 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 66th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Vinicius Lira has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 118 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 117 | 29.70 | 7 |
| Accurate passes | 91 | 23.10 | 8 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.76 | 5 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 1.02 | 88 |
| Backward passes | 23 | 5.85 | 62 |
| Passes (final third) | 10 | 2.54 | 9 |
Vinicius Lira has completed 91 of 117 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 7th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.25 | 37 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.02 | 65 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 20 |
| Duels won | 14 | 3.56 | 26 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 1.53 | 53 |
| Touches | 226 | 57.50 | 34 |
| Possession lost | 54 | 13.73 | 79 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 1.02 | 81 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.02 | 95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Vinicius Lira completes 1 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 14 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.78 | 66 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.02 | 55 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 1.02 | 42 |
| Clearances | 15 | 3.81 | 47 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 4 | 1.02 | 0 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Vinicius Lira makes 7 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 66th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.53 | 72 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.25 | 61 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 71 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.53 | 34 |
| 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 |
Vinicius Lira has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Vinicius Lira previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Vinicius Lira
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Vinicius Lira has featured across 5 appearances (4 starts), totalling 354 minutes. Vinicius Lira has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Vinicius Lira has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (25% success rate). Vinicius Lira has contributed 4 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Vinicius Lira has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 4 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 91 from 117 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Vinicius Lira has won 14 of 32 total duels.
Discipline
Vinicius Lira has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 0.
About Vinicius Lira
Vinicius Lira is a 18-year-old defender playing for Santos in the Serie A, representing Brazil. Vinicius Lira is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 12 October 2007.
Most recent appearance
Vinicius Lira's most recent match was away at Corinthians on March 8th. Santos drew 1-1. Vinicius Lira played 19 minutes with a match rating of 6.2.
Recent matches
- March 8th1-1 drawvsCorinthians(19 mins, rating 6.2)
- February 14th2-2 drawatMirassol(65 mins, rating 6.32)
- December 25th2-1 winvsVasco da Gama(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- August 25th2-1 lossatAthletico PR(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.35)
- November 11th1-1 drawvsSão Paulo(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Vinicius Lira and Santos are next in action on April 6th against UCV in the Copa Sudamericana. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the UCV vs Santos match preview.
Teammates at Santos
Vinicius Lira currently plays alongside João Ananias, Pepê Fermino, Gabriel Brazão, Neymar, Zé Ivaldo, Vinicius Lira, Mayke, Gabriel Menino, Rony, Álvaro Barreal, Adonis Frías, João Alencar, Zé Rafael, Enzo Boer, Gustavo Caballero, Gustavo Henrique, Benjamín Rollheiser, Diógenes, Miguelito, Mateus Xavier, Gabriel Barbosa, Igor Vinícius, Willian Arão, Rodrigo Falcão, Gonzalo Escobar, Alex, Christian Oliva, Robinho Junior, Thaciano, João Schmidt, Luan Peres, João Paulo, Lucas Veríssimo, Alexis Duarte, Moisés and Gabriel Bontempo at Santos.