João Costa stats
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J. Costa
CruzeiroForwardBefore the next match
Cruzeiro v Remo, Friday
What Remo allow right wingers
Position stats13 appearances at RW against Remo in their last 20 matches; league average from the Serie A.
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As a left winger, João Costa has appeared in 6 Serie A matches this season, totalling 236 minutes at an average rating of 5.45. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A attackers.
Attacking stats
João Costa has taken 6 shots with 4 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 39 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 44th percentile for shot volume among attackers. João Costa has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 118 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 17th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
João Costa has completed 52 of 66 passes at 79% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 58th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
João Costa completes 4 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 14 duels .
Defending stats
João Costa makes 6 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
João Costa has committed 8 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
Cruzeiro squad
B. Rodrigues
29 yrs#9
Marquinhos23 yrs#11
L. Sinisterra
27 yrs#17
K. Jorge24 yrs#19
Wesley21 yrs#20
N. Villarreal21 yrs#22J. Costa21 yrs#67
K. Kenji
20 yrs#70
G. Pec25 yrs#77
Wanderson32 yrs#94
L. Rodríguez
23 yrs#97
K. Arroyo
20 yrs#99
Z. Lucas18 yrs#5
M. Henrique28 yrs#7
Gerson29 yrs#8
M. Pereira30 yrs#10
L. Silva33 yrs#16
L. Romero
32 yrs#29F. Morais18 yrs#38
F. Peralta
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 18 | 1,267 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 6.24 |
2024/2025
| 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 6 appearances (3 starts), totalling 236 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 4 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (44% success rate). João Costa has contributed 2 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Costa has registered 6 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 52 from 66 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. João Costa has won 14 of 45 total duels.
Discipline
João Costa has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 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 Santos on April 26th. Cruzeiro lost 2-1. João Costa played 15 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- August 25th1-3 winatVitória(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 26th2-1 lossatSantos(15 mins, rating 6.51)
- April 26th3-1 winvsAthletico PR(3 mins, rating 0)
- March 15th2-1 lossatAtlético Mineiro(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 9th3-1 lossatVasco da Gama(62 mins, rating 6.67)
Next fixture
João Costa and Cruzeiro are next in action on June 16th against Remo in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruzeiro vs Remo match preview.
Teammates at Cruzeiro
João Costa currently plays alongside Lucas Romero, Wesley, Matheus Pereira, Felipe Morais, João Marcelo, Matheus Henrique, Kauã Moraes, Cássio, Keny Arroyo, Jonathan Jesus, Gerson, Luis Sinisterra, Lucas Silva, Fagner, Fabrizio Peralta, Néiser Villarreal, Gabriel Rojas, Lucas Villalba, Marquinhos, Fabrício Bruno, Gabriel Pec, Matías Viña, Bruno Rodrigues, William, Léo Aragão, Zé Lucas, Kaio Jorge, Kaique Kenji, Otávio Costa, Wanderson, Luciano Rodríguez and João Costa at Cruzeiro.