Francisco Gonçalves stats
Portugal
Match-by-match stats
F. Gonçalves
NacionalDefender
F. Gonçalves vs Braga
2 games played, 1 more on the benchFrancisco Gonçalves's next match is on Sunday at 18:00 against Braga. See how Francisco Gonçalves did in earlier matches against Braga.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Nov 23, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Sep 28, 2025 |
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Sunday 18:00Sun 18:00Before the next match
Nacional v Braga, SundayWhat Braga allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Braga in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Portugal.
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Odds OutliersFrancisco Gonçalves 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Francisco Gonçalves has appeared in 4 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 360 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal defenders.
Attacking stats
Francisco Gonçalves has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), 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 around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 54th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Francisco Gonçalves has 1 assist and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 360 minutes. Francisco Gonçalves has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Francisco Gonçalves has completed 216 of 236 passes at 92% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Francisco Gonçalves completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 17 duels .
Defending stats
Francisco Gonçalves makes 9 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Francisco Gonçalves has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly right center back (3 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Nacional squad
M. Jensen
21 yrs#7
A. Obando
20 yrs#9
S. Gavriel
24 yrs#11
M. Song
27 yrs#12
F. Nava
22 yrs#17
A. Kader Njoya
23 yrs#29
P. Ruan
23 yrs#99
M. Dias24 yrs#6
M. Baeza
26 yrs#8
D. Jr24 yrs#10
C. Labidi
25 yrs#15
M. Djaló
23 yrs#20
W. Kokolo
26 yrs#21
F. Soares
27 yrs#22
M. Iseppe20 yrs#23
J. Silva23 yrs#26
Liziero28 yrs#28
D. Dongmo25 yrs#31
Deivison20 yrs#88
Josué21 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 10 | 563 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5.33 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Taça De Portugal | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Francisco Gonçalves
Liga Portugal 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Francisco Gonçalves has scored 1 assist across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 360 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Francisco Gonçalves has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Francisco Gonçalves has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Francisco Gonçalves has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Francisco Gonçalves has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 7 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 216 from 236 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Francisco Gonçalves has won 17 of 33 total duels.
Discipline
Francisco Gonçalves has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Francisco Gonçalves
Francisco Gonçalves is a 22-year-old defender playing for Nacional in the Liga Portugal, representing Portugal. Francisco Gonçalves is right-footed and wears the number 33 shirt. Born on 5 March 2004.
Most recent appearance
Francisco Gonçalves's most recent match was away at Rio Ave on August 20th. Nacional lost 3-2. Francisco Gonçalves played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.09.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-0 lossatSanjoanense(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 20th3-2 lossatRio Ave(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.09)
- May 26th0-4 lossvsFamalicão(90 mins, rating 6.35)
- March 26th1-3 lossvsAlverca(90 mins, rating 6.63)
- August 21st2-0 lossatSporting CP(90 mins, rating 6.66)
Next fixture
Francisco Gonçalves and Nacional are next in action on May 13th against Sporting Braga in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nacional vs Sporting Braga match preview.
Teammates at Nacional
Francisco Gonçalves currently plays alongside Wesley Gasolina, Pablo Ruan, Deivison, Daniel de la Cruz, Daniel Jr, José Gomes, William Kokolo, Kevyn, Joel Silva, Filipe Soares, Allen Obando, Josué, Liziero, Min-kyu Song, Léo Santos, Francisco Gonçalves, Miguel Baeza, Renato Marin, Ulisses, Stavros Gavriel, Fernando Nava, Markus Jensen, Ze Vitor, Matheus Dias, Danel Dongmo, Mateus Iseppe, Matchoi Djaló, Abdel Kader Njoya, Chiheb Labidi and Ivanildo Fernandes at Nacional.