João Marcelo Stats
Club: Cruzeiro · Position: Defender.
Next: Cruzeiro v Palmeiras · Serie A · Wed 18 Nov, 23:30 GMT · Palmeiras allow 13.0 shots per game over their last 8 (7 with the stat recorded) — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
João Marcelo (Cruzeiro, defender) has 2 goals and 0 assists in 22 appearances in 2026 (1497 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in Serie A: 1.19, higher than 32% of 166 defenders. Started 16 of 22. Next: Cruzeiro v Palmeiras, Wed 18 Nov, 23:30 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
João Marcelo has 17 appearances and 1287 minutes in Serie A 2026 as a defender for Cruzeiro.
Marcelo’s TACTIX Impact runs at 2.7 per match over 17 appearances in Serie A matches, the 64th percentile of 438 qualifying Serie A players.
Against defenders in Serie A 2026, João Marcelo stands out on 1.12 blocks per 90 (higher than 92%) and 60.00 passes per 90 (higher than 92%); the cohort is 166 players with 450+ minutes.
João Marcelo (Cruzeiro) averages a TACTIX Impact of 2.3 per match across 22 appearances, and has two goals and zero assists in 22 appearances in 2026 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 29 October 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 22 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
João Marcelo is a defender at Cruzeiro, with 17 appearances and 1287 minutes in Serie A 2026. TACTIX Impact: 2.7 per match across 17 appearances in Serie A matches, the 64th percentile of 438 qualifying Serie A players. João Marcelo has started 16 of 22 appearances in 2026 (all competitions), averaging 68 minutes. That is 42% of the Serie A minutes available to him (1287 of 3060 across 34 club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Home and away differ: 0.43 tackles per 90 at home (635 minutes) against 1.57 away (862 minutes), all competitions 2026.
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 166 Serie A defenders with 450+ minutes: 1.12 blocks per 90 — higher than 92% and 60.00 passes per 90 — higher than 92%.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, Serie A 2026 (n = 166): Passing (elite, 92nd percentile) and Scoring (elite, 89th percentile). Lower on the radar: Creation (fourth percentile) and Dribbling (16th percentile), against 166 Defenders, Serie A 2026 (n = 166).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 2.0, 6.7, 0.2, 3.0, 1.6 — trending up, averaging 2.7 against a season figure of 2.3. Discipline: three yellow cards in 22 appearances in 2026, and 1.05 fouls per 90 in Serie A. Next up: Cruzeiro v Palmeiras, Wed 18 Nov, 23:30 GMT (Serie A). Palmeiras allow 13.0 shots per game over their last 8 (7 with the stat recorded).
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, Serie A 2026 (n = 166): Luan Peres, Vitão and Ruan Tressoldi (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026 · All Competitions
Started 16 of 22 appearances, 6 from the bench · 68 minutes per appearance · 42% of the Serie A minutes available (1287 of 3060).
Serie A only: 17 apps · 2.7 Impact per match in 2026. The figures above cover all 3 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the Serie A Impact leaderboard.
João Marcelo Stats per 90 · Serie A 2026, defender
| Stat | João Marcelo | vs defenders |
|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 1.19 | higher than 32% |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 1.33 | higher than 75% |
| Blocksper 90 | 1.12 | higher than 92% |
| Duels wonper 90 | 4.41 | higher than 55% |
| Duel win rate | 61.2% | higher than 79% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 1.05 | fewer than 55% |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.21 | fewer than 54% |
| Passesper 90 | 60.00 | higher than 92% |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | higher than 89% |
Per 90 minutes over 1287 minutes in Serie A 2026. Ranked against 166 Serie A 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 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle4 of 10
- 2+ tackles3 of 10
- 1+ foul committed4 of 10
- 1+ shot3 of 10
- Booked2 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-08-26 to 2026-10-29, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · Serie A 2026, defender
João Marcelo · Defenders, Serie A 2026 (n = 166) median
| Axis | João Marcelo | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.42on target 33.3% | 0.51 | 36th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.14 | 0.01 | 89th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 0.00 | 0.50 | 4th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 60.00accuracy 91.0% | 43.24 | 92nd |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.07success 33.3% | 0.34 | 16th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 4.41win rate 61.2% | 4.24 | 55th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 3.64 | 3.22 | 69th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 1.26 | 1.35 | 43rd |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 1287 minutes in Serie A 2026. Cohort: 166 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in Serie A
2.7 per match — 64th percentile of 438 qualifying Serie A 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | @ Atletico-MG | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 | 2 | |
| 2026-10-18 | @ Gremio | 89 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8.3 | 6.7 | ||
| 2026-10-13 | @ RB Bragantino | 63 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.2 | |
| 2026-10-08 | v Sao Paulo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 3 | |
| 2026-09-20 | @ Vitoria | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 | 1.6 | |
| 2026-09-13 | @ Santos | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.9 | 6.1 | |
| 2026-09-06 | v Atletico Paranaense | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 | 3.5 | |
| 2026-09-02 | @ Atletico-MG | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 0.2 | |
| 2026-08-30 | @ Vasco DA Gama | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.5 | 4.4 | ||
| 2026-08-26 | v Atletico-MG sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 | 1 |
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 0.43 at home (635 min), 1.57 away (862 min); Interceptions 1.70 at home (635 min), 1.04 away (862 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: João Marcelo’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does João Marcelo average per 90?
- João Marcelo averages 1.19 tackles per 90 minutes in Serie A 2026 (1287 minutes) — higher than 32% of 166 Serie A defenders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does João Marcelo have this season?
- This season João Marcelo has 2 goals and 0 assists in 22 appearances (1497 minutes played).
- Does João Marcelo start every game?
- João Marcelo started 16 of 22 appearances in 2026, averaging 68 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does João Marcelo get booked?
- João Marcelo was booked in 2 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 3 yellow and 0 red this season.
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