Tiago Esgaio
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Match-by-match stats
Tiago Esgaio 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Tiago Esgaio has appeared in 29 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 2,463 minutes at an average rating of 6.87. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 8 | 0.29 | 94 |
| Shots | 16 | 0.60 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 68 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Shot conversion | 19.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.60 | n/a | 87 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.11 | 82 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.40 | 79 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.04 | 18 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.20 | 92 |
| Key passes | 27 | 1.00 | 84 |
| Chances created | 21 | 0.77 | 85 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.22 | 84 |
Tiago Esgaio has taken 16 shots with 5 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 154 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Tiago Esgaio has 5 assists and 27 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 117 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1033 | 37.70 | 41 |
| Accurate passes | 727 | 26.60 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 70.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Long balls won | 45 | 1.64 | 39 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.04 | 81 |
| Accurate crosses | 17 | 0.62 | 78 |
| Backward passes | 218 | 7.97 | 85 |
| Passes (final third) | 175 | 6.39 | 74 |
Tiago Esgaio has completed 727 of 1033 passes at 70% accuracy , plus 17 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 41st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.15 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.22 | 19 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 72 |
| Duels won | 144 | 5.26 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 89 | 3.25 | 93 |
| Touches | 1681 | 61.40 | 48 |
| Possession lost | 434 | 15.86 | 90 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.48 | 51 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 0.84 | 53 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.11 | 27 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 0.69 | 48 |
Tiago Esgaio completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 144 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 32 | 1.17 | 24 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 0.77 | 31 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 1.06 | 52 |
| Clearances | 106 | 3.87 | 49 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 90 | 3.29 | 35 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 14 | 0.51 | 84 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 49 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Tiago Esgaio makes 32 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 106 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 77 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 40 | 1.46 | 70 |
| Yellow cards | 10 | 0.37 | 82 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 63 | 2.30 | 65 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Tiago Esgaio has committed 40 fouls and received 10 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly right back (26 appearances), also at right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 25 | 2,183 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 64 | 7.25 |
 Taça De Portugal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 28 | 2,284 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 63 | 7.09 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Taça De Portugal | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 26 | 2,282 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 45 | 6.96 |
| Taça De Portugal | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 20 | 984 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 6.41 |
About Tiago Esgaio
Liga Portugal 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Tiago Esgaio has scored 3 goals and 5 assists across 29 appearances (27 starts), totalling 2463 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Tiago Esgaio has attempted 16 shots with 5 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Tiago Esgaio has created 21 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Tiago Esgaio has contributed 27 key passes and 50 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Tiago Esgaio has registered 32 tackles (21 won), 29 interceptions, and 106 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 727 from 1033 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Tiago Esgaio has won 144 of 246 total duels.
Discipline
Tiago Esgaio has received 10 yellow cards this season, committing 40 fouls and winning 23.
About Tiago Esgaio
Tiago Esgaio is a 30-year-old defender playing for Arouca in the Liga Portugal, representing Portugal. Tiago Esgaio is right-footed and wears the number 28 shirt. Born on 1 August 1995.
Most recent appearance
Tiago Esgaio's most recent match was away at Tondela on September 16th. Arouca won 3-1. Tiago Esgaio played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.6.
Recent matches
- September 16th3-1 winvsTondela(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.6)
- April 11th1-3 winatGil Vicente(90 mins, rating 6.71)
- February 4th2-2 drawvsSanta Clara(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 8.15)
- September 24th2-1 lossatAlverca(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.7)
- July 1st1-0 winvsEstrela Amadora(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.78)
Next fixture
Tiago Esgaio and Arouca are next in action on June 28th against Vitória Guimarães in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vitória Guimarães vs Arouca match preview.
Teammates at Arouca
Tiago Esgaio currently plays alongside Javi Sánchez, Fally Mayulu, Pedro Santos, Dylan Nandín, Matías Rocha, Iván Barbero, Jakub Vinarcik, Si-hoo Park, Taichi Fukui, Brian Mansilla, Miguel Puche, Diogo Monteiro, Espen van Ee, José Fontán, Tiago Esgaio, Arnau Solà, Ignacio de Arruabarrena, Naïs Djouahra, Boris Popović, Nico Mantl, Hyun-ju Lee, Alfonso Trezza, Pablo Gozálbez, Romualdas Jansonas, Vladislav Morozov and Mateo Flores at Arouca.