João Costa
Brazil
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João Costa 2026 season stats
As a left winger, João Costa has appeared in 4 Serie A matches this season, totalling 218 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 Serie A attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots | 6 | 2.50 | 63 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1.70 | 96 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.41 | 14 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.41 | 30 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.80 | 22 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.83 | 53 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 11 |
João Costa has taken 6 shots with 4 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 36 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.4 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. João Costa has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 109 minutes. João Costa has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 55 | 22.70 | 49 |
| Accurate passes | 46 | 19.00 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.24 | 89 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 19 | 7.84 | 68 |
| Passes (final third) | 5 | 2.06 | 52 |
João Costa has completed 46 of 55 passes at 84% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 49th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 1.24 | 56 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 3.30 | 76 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 27 |
| Duels won | 10 | 4.13 | 28 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.24 | 65 |
| Touches | 97 | 40.00 | 45 |
| Possession lost | 27 | 11.15 | 43 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.24 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.83 | 10 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 2.06 | 84 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
João Costa completes 3 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 10 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 1.24 | 63 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.41 | 36 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Clearances | 6 | 2.48 | 100 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 9 | 3.72 | 66 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
João Costa makes 3 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 2.48 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.41 | 62 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 10 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 3.30 | 57 |
| 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 |
João Costa has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Serie AMainly left winger (1 appearance), also at right midfielder (1) and right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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G. Pec25 yrs#77
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Z. Lucas18 yrs#5
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M. Pereira30 yrs#10
L. Silva33 yrs#16
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João Costa previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 18 | 1,267 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 6.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 24 | 1,423 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 30 | 7.00 |
 Kings Cup | 2 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.87 |
About João Costa
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, João Costa has featured across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 218 minutes. João Costa has attempted 6 shots with 4 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.30 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Costa has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 3 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (38% success rate). João Costa has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Costa has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 46 from 55 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. João Costa has won 10 of 33 total duels.
Discipline
João Costa has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 2.
About João Costa
João Costa is a 21-year-old forward playing for Cruzeiro in the Serie A, representing Brazil. João Costa is left-footed and wears the number 67 shirt. Born on 28 March 2005.
Most recent appearance
João Costa's most recent match was away at Vasco da Gama on January 9th. Cruzeiro lost 3-1. João Costa played 62 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
- March 15th2-1 lossatAtlético Mineiro(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 9th3-1 lossatVasco da Gama(62 mins, rating 6.67)
- January 14th1-1 drawvsAtlético Mineiro(17 mins, rating 6.53)
- October 7th2-1 winvsFlamengo(46 mins, rating 6.5)
- August 31st2-1 lossatFlamengo(24 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.53)
Next fixture
João Costa and Cruzeiro are next in action on April 26th against Athletico PR in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR match preview.
Teammates at Cruzeiro
João Costa currently plays alongside Marquinhos, Kauã Moraes, Jonathan Jesus, Gabriel Pec, William, Fabrício Bruno, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Henrique, Lucas Silva, Luis Sinisterra, Lucas Romero, Néiser Villarreal, Gerson, Fabrizio Peralta, Chico da Costa, Felipe Morais, Fagner, Matheus Pereira, Gabriel Rojas, Lucas Villalba, Wesley, Bruno Rodrigues, Léo Aragão, João Marcelo, Cássio, Zé Lucas, Kaio Jorge, Kaique Kenji, Otávio Costa, Wanderson, Luciano Rodríguez and João Costa at Cruzeiro.