Benny Couto Stats
Club: Waterford · Position: Defender.
Benny Couto (Waterford, defender) has 2 goals and 12 assists in 31 appearances in 2026 (2684 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in Premier Division: 1.58, higher than 49% of 65 defenders. Started 31 of 31.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Benny Couto has a TACTIX Impact of 3.9 per match across 31 appearances in Premier Division matches, the 93rd percentile of 201 qualifying Premier Division players.
Against defenders in Premier Division 2026, Benny Couto stands out on 0.13 cards per 90 (fewer than 80%) and 0.74 fouls committed per 90 (fewer than 78%); the cohort is 65 players with 450+ minutes.
Couto had a tackle in 8 of 10 recent appearances with the stat recorded (all competitions).
Benny Couto (Waterford) averages a TACTIX Impact of 3.9 per match across 31 appearances, and has two goals and 12 assists in 31 appearances in 2026 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 30 October 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 31 appearances in 2026 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
Benny Couto is a defender at Waterford, with 31 appearances and 2684 minutes in Premier Division 2026. TACTIX Impact: 3.9 per match across 31 appearances in Premier Division matches, the 93rd percentile of 201 qualifying Premier Division players. Benny Couto has started 31 of 31 appearances in 2026 (all competitions), averaging 87 minutes. That is 83% of the Premier Division minutes available to him (2684 of 3240 across 36 club matches).
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 65 Premier Division defenders with 450+ minutes: 0.13 cards per 90 — fewer than 80% and 0.74 fouls committed per 90 — fewer than 78%. Blocks per 90 is down from 0.56 last season (966 minutes in Premier Division) to 0.17 in 2026. Benny Couto recorded a tackle in 8 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, Premier Division 2026 (n = 65): Creation (elite, 99th percentile) and Dribbling (strong, 80th percentile). Lower on the radar: Duels (11th percentile) and Passing (22nd percentile), against 65 Defenders, Premier Division 2026 (n = 65).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 5.0, 7.1, 5.0, 5.7, 10.2 — trending down, averaging 6.6 against a season figure of 3.9. Discipline: four yellow cards in 31 appearances in 2026, and 0.74 fouls per 90 in Premier Division.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, Premier Division 2026 (n = 65): J. Brown, Anto Breslin and M. Mbeng (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026 · All Competitions
Started 31 of 31 appearances · 87 minutes per appearance · 83% of the Premier Division minutes available (2684 of 3240).
Premier Division only: 31 apps · 3.9 Impact per match in 2026. See the Premier Division Impact leaderboard.
Benny Couto Stats per 90 · Premier Division 2026, defender
| Stat | Benny Couto | vs defenders | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 1.58 | higher than 49% | 1.40 |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 1.11 | higher than 52% | 1.40 |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.17 | higher than 11% | 0.56 |
| Duels wonper 90 | 3.55 | higher than 11% | 3.54 |
| Duel win rate | 50.0% | higher than 16% | 53.5% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 0.74 | fewer than 78% | 0.75 |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.13 | fewer than 80% | 0.09 |
| Passesper 90 | 26.29 | higher than 22% | 31.68 |
| Pass accuracy | 61.6% | higher than 11% | 72.6% |
Per 90 minutes over 2684 minutes in Premier Division 2026. Ranked against 65 Premier Division defenders with 450+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction. Last season: the same competition, 966 minutes.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle8 of 10
- 2+ tackles5 of 10
- 1+ foul committed6 of 10
- 1+ shot5 of 10
- Booked1 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-08-09 to 2026-10-30, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · Premier Division 2026, defender
Benny Couto · Defenders, Premier Division 2026 (n = 65) median
| Axis | Benny Couto | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.80on target 45.8% | 0.62 | 72nd |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 66th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 2.05 | 0.44 | 99th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 26.29accuracy 61.6% | 38.32 | 22nd |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.54success 41.0% | 0.28 | 80th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 3.55win rate 50.0% | 5.30 | 11th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 2.85 | 3.23 | 37th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 0.87 | 1.14 | 23rd |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 2684 minutes in Premier Division 2026. Cohort: 65 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in Premier Division
3.9 per match — 93th percentile of 201 qualifying Premier Division players (10+ apps), 2026. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | @ Shelbourne | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.4 | 5 | |
| 2026-10-23 | v Drogheda United | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 | 7.1 | |
| 2026-10-19 | v Galway United | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 | 5 | |
| 2026-10-16 | @ Bohemians | 90 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 | 5.7 | |
| 2026-09-18 | @ Shamrock Rovers | 90 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 | 10.2 | |
| 2026-09-14 | v Derry City | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 | 6.4 | |
| 2026-09-11 | v Dundalk | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 | 7.9 | |
| 2026-08-28 | @ St Patrick's Athl. | 94 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7.7 | 7.9 | |
| 2026-08-21 | @ Sligo Rovers | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7.5 | 1.8 | ||
| 2026-08-09 | v Bohemians | 93 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 | 7.2 |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026 · all competitions: Tackles 1.35 at home (1333 min), 1.80 away (1351 min); Interceptions 1.01 at home (1333 min), 1.20 away (1351 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Benny Couto’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does Benny Couto average per 90?
- Benny Couto averages 1.58 tackles per 90 minutes in Premier Division 2026 (2684 minutes) — higher than 49% of 65 Premier Division defenders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Benny Couto have this season?
- This season Benny Couto has 2 goals and 12 assists in 31 appearances (2684 minutes played).
- Does Benny Couto start every game?
- Benny Couto started 31 of 31 appearances in 2026, averaging 87 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Benny Couto get booked?
- Benny Couto was booked in 1 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 4 yellow and 0 red this season.
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