João Afonso
Portugal
Match-by-match stats
João Afonso 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, João Afonso has appeared in 13 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 608 minutes at an average rating of 5.17. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 13 | 608 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5.17 |
 Taça De Portugal | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Total | 14 | 728 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5.26 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.30 | 25 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 11 |
| 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 | 0.15 | 31 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.15 | 50 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 20 |
João Afonso has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 304 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 25th percentile for shot volume among defenders. João Afonso has 0 assists and 0 key passes . João Afonso has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 262 | 38.80 | 43 |
| Accurate passes | 221 | 32.70 | 45 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 3.40 | 85 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Backward passes | 15 | 2.22 | 10 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 3.11 | 8 |
João Afonso has completed 221 of 262 passes at 84% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 43rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.15 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.15 | 12 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 42 | 6.22 | 87 |
| Aerials won | 25 | 3.70 | 96 |
| Touches | 375 | 55.50 | 23 |
| Possession lost | 47 | 6.96 | 15 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.89 | 82 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.59 | 36 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.59 | 40 |
João Afonso completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 42 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 1.92 | 66 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 1.18 | 65 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 2.96 | 99 |
| Clearances | 49 | 7.25 | 96 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 2.66 | 13 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.15 | 26 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
João Afonso makes 13 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 49 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 47 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 | 0.89 | 23 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.44 | 92 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 10 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 1.48 | 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
João Afonso has committed 6 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left center back (3 appearances), also at right center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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João Afonso previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taça De Portugal | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 15 | 1,127 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 6.69 |
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 386 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About João Afonso
Liga Portugal 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, João Afonso has featured across 13 appearances (6 starts), totalling 608 minutes. João Afonso has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.11 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Afonso has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Afonso has registered 13 tackles (8 won), 20 interceptions, and 49 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 221 from 262 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. João Afonso has won 42 of 67 total duels.
Discipline
João Afonso has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 4.
About João Afonso
João Afonso is a 36-year-old defender playing for Tondela in the Liga Portugal, representing Portugal. João Afonso is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 28 May 1990.
Most recent appearance
João Afonso's most recent match was away at Arouca on September 16th. Tondela lost 3-1. João Afonso played 8 minutes with a match rating of 6.25.
Recent matches
- September 16th3-1 lossatArouca(8 mins, rating 6.25)
- April 11th2-0 winvsMoreirense(1 mins, rating 0)
- October 31st0-1 winatCasa Pia(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 2nd2-2 drawatSporting CP(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 4th0-2 lossvsNacional(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
João Afonso and Tondela are next in action on January 29th against Imortal Albufeira in the Taça De Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Imortal Albufeira vs Tondela match preview.
Teammates at Tondela
João Afonso currently plays alongside Bebeto, Gastón Novero, Zé Ricardo, Cícero, Yaya Sithole, Farru, Ruly García, Xabi Huarte, João Lima, Leonardo Silva, Mateus Sarará, Carlão, Henry Addo, Christian Marques, Cascavel, Richarllyson, Brayan Medina, Arjen van der Heide, João Afonso, Carraça, Bruno Almeida, Tiago Dias, Ian Kamga, Hélder Tavares, Tomané, Lucas Cañizares and Hugo Félix at Tondela.