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Sandro Cruz
Portugal
Match-by-match stats
S. Cruz
Slovan BratislavaDefenderSandro Cruz 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Sandro Cruz has appeared in 7 Champions League matches this season, totalling 660 minutes at an average rating of 6.55. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Champions League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.41 | 90 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.30 | 69 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.14 | 68 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.14 | 74 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.40 | 95 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.40 | 77 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.41 | 79 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Sandro Cruz has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 330 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 69th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sandro Cruz has 3 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 220 minutes. Sandro Cruz has set up 6 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
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 136 | 18.50 | 51 |
| Accurate passes | 112 | 15.30 | 53 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 1.09 | 65 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Backward passes | 15 | 2.05 | 59 |
| Passes (final third) | 16 | 2.18 | 64 |
Sandro Cruz has completed 112 of 136 passes at 82% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 51st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.27 | 67 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 16 | 2.18 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.55 | 62 |
| Touches | 214 | 29.20 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 41 | 5.59 | 68 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.27 | 70 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.41 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.41 | 96 |
Sandro Cruz completes 0 dribbles and wins 16 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 1.23 | 71 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.82 | 71 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.09 | 86 |
| Clearances | 15 | 2.05 | 70 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 15 | 2.05 | 61 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.14 | 98 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.14 | 93 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.14 | 97 |
Sandro Cruz makes 9 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 71st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.68 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.27 | 71 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 82 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 1.09 | 75 |
| 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 |
Sandro Cruz has committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
Champions LeagueMainly left back (6 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Sandro Cruz previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 4 | 322 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6.43 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 357 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 6.92 |
 Europa League | 2 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6.74 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 25 | 2,087 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 64 | 6.94 |
 Taça De Portugal | 4 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 24 | 1,635 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 33 | 6.82 |
| Taça De Portugal | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 13 | 533 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 6.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 2 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7.14 |
About Sandro Cruz
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sandro Cruz has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Sandro Cruz has contributed 3 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sandro Cruz has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 8 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 112 from 136 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Sandro Cruz has won 16 of 25 total duels.
Discipline
Sandro Cruz has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 3.
About Sandro Cruz
Sandro Cruz is a 25-year-old defender, representing Portugal. Sandro Cruz is left-footed and wears the number 57 shirt. Born on 12 May 2001.
Most recent appearance
Sandro Cruz's most recent match was away at Paris Saint Germain on July 13th. They lost 6-1. Sandro Cruz played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 5.66.