Borja Sainz
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Borja Sainz 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Borja Sainz has appeared in 30 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 1,604 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 30 | 1,604 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 22 | 6.83 |
 Europa League | 12 | 676 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 6.84 |
 Taça De Portugal | 4 | 202 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.64 |
| Total | 46 | 2,482 | 7 | 6 | 29 | 37 | 6.82 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.30 | 67 |
| Goal involvements | 8 | 0.45 | 67 |
| Shots | 51 | 2.90 | 83 |
| Shots on target | 19 | 1.10 | 75 |
| Shot accuracy | 37.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.26 | n/a | 44 |
| Big chances missed | 9 | 0.50 | 78 |
| Shots off target | 16 | 0.90 | 64 |
| Shots blocked | 16 | 0.90 | 92 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.17 | 88 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 75 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.90 | 39 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.79 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.11 | 31 |
Borja Sainz has taken 51 shots with 19 on target (37% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Borja Sainz has 3 assists and 16 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 115 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 425 | 23.80 | 70 |
| Accurate passes | 329 | 18.50 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 0.28 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.17 | 41 |
| Backward passes | 128 | 7.18 | 77 |
| Passes (final third) | 35 | 1.96 | 51 |
Borja Sainz has completed 329 of 425 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 70th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 25 | 1.40 | 73 |
| Dribble attempts | 56 | 3.14 | 72 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 58 |
| Duels won | 83 | 4.66 | 31 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.34 | 15 |
| Touches | 774 | 43.40 | 67 |
| Possession lost | 215 | 12.06 | 46 |
| Dribbled past | 30 | 1.68 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 31 | 1.74 | 53 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 1.18 | 35 |
| Turnovers | 44 | 2.47 | 47 |
Borja Sainz completes 25 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 83 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 1.23 | 56 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 0.79 | 61 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.50 | 67 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.34 | 14 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 85 | 4.77 | 93 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 83 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Borja Sainz makes 22 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 56th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 33 | 1.85 | 69 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.28 | 78 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 22 | 1.23 | 94 |
| Fouls per card | 6.60 | n/a | 55 |
| Foul involvements | 64 | 3.59 | 61 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Borja Sainz has committed 33 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.6 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left winger (18 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Borja Sainz previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 41 | 3,619 | 18 | 4 | 49 | 62 | 7.28 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 76 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 35 | 2,195 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 67 | 6.70 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 145 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.35 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 32 | 2,664 | 9 | 3 | 32 | 59 | 6.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 32 | 1,529 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 28 | 6.78 |
 Copa Del Rey | 3 | 193 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.49 |
About Borja Sainz
Liga Portugal 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Borja Sainz has scored 5 goals and 3 assists across 30 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1604 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Borja Sainz has attempted 51 shots with 19 on target, a 37% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Borja Sainz has created 14 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 25 successful dribbles from 56 attempts (45% success rate). Borja Sainz has contributed 16 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Borja Sainz has registered 22 tackles (14 won), 9 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 329 from 425 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Borja Sainz has won 83 of 202 total duels.
Discipline
Borja Sainz has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 33 fouls and winning 31.
About Borja Sainz
Borja Sainz is a 25-year-old forward playing for Porto in the Liga Portugal, representing Spain. Borja Sainz is right-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 21 February 2001.
Most recent appearance
Borja Sainz's most recent match was away at Santa Clara on June 4th. Porto won 1-0. Borja Sainz played 56 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- June 4th1-0 winvsSanta Clara(56 mins, rating 6.45)
- April 13th3-1 lossatAVS(59 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.62)
- August 30th1-0 winvsAlverca(27 mins, rating 6.63)
- December 13th1-2 winatEstrela Amadora(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 23rd0-0 drawvsSporting CP(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Borja Sainz and Porto are next in action on June 28th against Alverca in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Porto vs Alverca match preview.
Teammates at Porto
Borja Sainz currently plays alongside Jan Bednarek, Borja Sainz, Alan Varela, Deniz Gül, Victor Froholdt, João Costa, Gabri Veiga, Oskar Pietuszewski, Francisco Moura, Dominik Prpić, André Silva, Vasco Sousa, Martim Fernandes, Iván Jaime, Gabriel Veron, Pepê, William Gomes, Samu Aghehowa, Rodrigo Mora, Alberto Costa, Cláudio Ramos, Nehuén Pérez, Jakub Kiwior, Zaidu Sanusi, João Afonso, Diogo Costa, Samuel Portugal and Stephen Eustaquio at Porto.