Gonçalo Franco stats
Portugal
Match-by-match stats
G. Franco
SwanseaMidfielder
G. Franco vs QPR
4 games playedGonçalo Franco's next match is on Saturday at 15:00 against QPR. See how Gonçalo Franco did in earlier matches against QPR.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Apr 21, 2026 | |||||||||||
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| Dec 26, 2024 |
QPRvSWA
Saturday 15:00Sat 15:00Before the next match
QPR v Swansea, SaturdayWhat QPR allow right central midfielders
Position stats5 appearances at RCM against QPR in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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As a right central midfielder, Gonçalo Franco has appeared in 5 Championship matches this season, totalling 217 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Attacking stats
Gonçalo Franco has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 217 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 10th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Gonçalo Franco has 0 assists and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 217 minutes. Gonçalo Franco has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Gonçalo Franco has completed 77 of 98 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Gonçalo Franco completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 16 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
Gonçalo Franco makes 13 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 17 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 100th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Gonçalo Franco has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right central midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Swansea squad
Z. Vipotnik
24 yrs#9
J. Eom
24 yrs#10
J. Monga
17 yrs#12
J. Opoku
21 yrs#30
R. Stewart
30 yrs#31
A. Idah
25 yrs#33
Ronald
25 yrs#35
M. Yeo
22 yrs#49
J. Fulton
32 yrs#4
M. Stamenić
24 yrs#6
M. Widell
24 yrs#7
E. Just26 yrs#8
T. Iorpenda21 yrs#16G. Franco
25 yrs#17
B. Lloyd
21 yrs#36
S. Eustaquio
29 yrs#46
23 yrs
32 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 45 | 3,267 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 119 | 6.90 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 143 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.74 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.35 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 40 | 3,164 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 129 | 7.00 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.97 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 33 | 2,735 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 84 | 7.13 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 23 | 1,145 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 6.67 |
About Gonçalo Franco
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Gonçalo Franco has featured across 5 appearances (2 starts), totalling 217 minutes. Gonçalo Franco has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.04 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gonçalo Franco has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Gonçalo Franco has contributed 1 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gonçalo Franco has registered 13 tackles (9 won), 6 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 77 from 98 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Gonçalo Franco has won 16 of 31 total duels.
Discipline
Gonçalo Franco has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 2.
About Gonçalo Franco
Gonçalo Franco is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Swansea City in the Championship, representing Portugal. Gonçalo Franco is right-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 17 November 2000.
Most recent appearance
Gonçalo Franco's most recent match was at home against West Ham United on January 2nd. Swansea lost 0-1. Gonçalo Franco played 76 minutes, registering 5 tackles with a match rating of 6.59.
Recent matches
- January 2nd0-1 lossvsWest Ham United(76 mins, rating 6.59)
- August 5th0-1 winatMillwall(25 mins, rating 6.58)
- July 21st2-1 winvsNorwich City(90 mins, rating 7.39)
- May 5th1-2 winatLincoln City(13 mins, rating 6.7)
- March 5th3-1 winvsBurnley(13 mins, rating 6.67)
Next fixture
Gonçalo Franco and Swansea City are next in action on March 3rd against Queens Park Rangers in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Queens Park Rangers vs Swansea City match preview.
Teammates at Swansea City
Gonçalo Franco currently plays alongside Josh Key, Stephen Welsh, Zan Vipotnik, Tom Iorpenda, Ji-sung Eom, Josh Tymon, Ben Lloyd, Moussa Yeo, Jenson Seelt, Ross Stewart, Melker Widell, Ben Cabango, Filip Lissah, Gonçalo Franco, Lawrence Vigouroux, Ronald, Cameron Burgess, Andy Fisher, Jay Fulton, Adam Idah, Marko Stamenić, Paul Farman, Stephen Eustaquio, Tiago Parente, Elijah Just, Joseph Opoku and Jeremy Monga at Swansea City.