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R. Pires
MidfielderRui Pires 2026/2027 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Rui Pires has appeared in 2 AFC Champions League Two matches this season, totalling 180 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other AFC Champions League Two midfielders.
Attacking stats
Rui Pires has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 180 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 5th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Rui Pires has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 180 minutes. Rui Pires has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Rui Pires has completed 104 of 121 passes at 86% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 73rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Rui Pires completes 0 dribbles and wins 3 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
Rui Pires makes 1 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 180 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 61st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Rui Pires has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
AFC Champions League TwoMainly defensive midfielder (1 appearance), also at right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 5 | 382 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.67 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Two | 11 | 944 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 6.98 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 522 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6.90 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 31 | 2,424 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 59 | 6.93 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 21 | 1,211 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 6.40 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Rui Pires
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rui Pires has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Rui Pires has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rui Pires has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 1 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 104 from 121 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Rui Pires has won 3 of 12 total duels.
Discipline
Rui Pires has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 1.
About Rui Pires
Rui Pires is a 28-year-old midfielder, representing Portugal. Rui Pires is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 22 March 1998.
Most recent appearance
Rui Pires's most recent match was at home against Shanghai Shenhua on April 30th. They drew 0-0. Rui Pires played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.7.
Recent matches
- April 30th0-0 drawvsShanghai Shenhua(90 mins, rating 6.7)
- May 29th2-0 lossatMachida Zelvia(90 mins, rating 6.72)
- April 25th0-1 winatSelangor(90 mins, rating 6.97)
- December 25th3-2 winvsPersib(61 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.45)
- December 20th1-2 lossvsTrue Bangkok United(74 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.63)