John Mercado
Ecuador
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John Mercado 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, John Mercado has appeared in 6 Chance Liga matches this season, totalling 452 minutes at an average rating of 7.04. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Chance Liga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chance Liga | 6 | 452 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 7.04 |
 Champions League | 2 | 164 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Total | 8 | 616 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 6.98 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.40 | 61 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.60 | 55 |
| Shots | 11 | 2.20 | 63 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1.00 | 59 |
| Shot accuracy | 45.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Shot conversion | 18.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 55 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.40 | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.80 | 86 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 56 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.80 | 22 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.80 | 52 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.60 | 84 |
John Mercado has taken 11 shots with 5 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.7 expected goals (xG), 2.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. John Mercado has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 113 minutes. John Mercado has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 2.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 56th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 131 | 26.10 | 83 |
| Accurate passes | 98 | 19.50 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.00 | 91 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.40 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 37 | 7.37 | 78 |
| Passes (final third) | 6 | 1.19 | 27 |
John Mercado has completed 98 of 131 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 3.19 | 98 |
| Dribble attempts | 24 | 4.78 | 92 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 33 | 6.57 | 86 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.00 | 61 |
| Touches | 262 | 52.20 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 85 | 16.92 | 98 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.80 | 67 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.60 | 9 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.00 | 45 |
| Turnovers | 27 | 5.38 | 80 |
John Mercado completes 16 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 33 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.99 | 86 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.00 | 75 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.60 | 91 |
| Clearances | 8 | 1.59 | 98 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 16 | 3.19 | 70 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.20 | 92 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
John Mercado makes 10 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.60 | 11 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.40 | 77 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.19 | 2 |
| 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 |
John Mercado has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Chance LigaMainly right winger (3 appearances), also at left back (2) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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John Mercado previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Liga | 26 | 1,774 | 8 | 4 | 25 | 24 | 6.89 |
 Europa Conference League | 9 | 431 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 6.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 33 | 2,373 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 41 | 7.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification South America | 4 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 9 | 224 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5.90 |
About John Mercado
Chance Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Chance Liga, John Mercado has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 6 appearances (6 starts), totalling 452 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. John Mercado has attempted 11 shots with 5 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.74 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, John Mercado has created 4 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 16 successful dribbles from 24 attempts (67% success rate). John Mercado has contributed 4 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, John Mercado has registered 10 tackles (5 won), 3 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 98 from 131 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. John Mercado has won 33 of 61 total duels.
Discipline
John Mercado has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 3.
About John Mercado
John Mercado is a 24-year-old forward playing for Sparta Praha in the Chance Liga, representing Ecuador. John Mercado is left-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 3 June 2002.
Most recent appearance
John Mercado's most recent match was away at Slavia Praha on January 15th. Sparta Praha lost 0-3. John Mercado played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
- January 15th0-3 lossvsSlavia Praha(90 mins, rating 6.83)
- October 18th0-4 winatSK Artis Brno(62 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.5)
- August 18th4-1 winvsTeplice(74 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.91)
- February 17th3-0 lossatOlympique Lyonnais(74 mins, rating 6.9)
- October 21st2-0 lossatMladá Boleslav(46 mins, rating 6.61)
Next fixture
John Mercado and Sparta Praha are next in action on July 18th against Slavia Praha in the Chance Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Slavia Praha vs Sparta Praha match preview.
Teammates at Sparta Praha
John Mercado currently plays alongside Ondrej Penxa, Jakub Martinec, Santiago Eneme, Ki-Jana Hoever, Matyas Vojta, Elias Cobbaut, Magnus Kofod Andersen, Jakub Surovcik, Martin Suchomel, Adam Karabec, Ebrima Singhateh, Emmanuel Uchenna, Pavel Kaderabek, Sivert Mannsverk, Matej Rynes, Jaroslav Zelený, Hugo Sochurek, Viktor Vitályos, Tobias Guddal, Krisztián Hegyi, Patrik Vydra, Roman Macek, Jonatan Braut Brunes, Andrew Irving, Loïc Mbe Soh, Adam Sevinsky, John Mercado, Josimar Alcócer, Joao Grimaldo and Matěj Jurásek at Sparta Praha.