Ricardo Esgaio Stats
Club: GIL Vicente · Position: Defender · Born: 16 May 1993 (age 33) · Nationality: Portugal.
Next: Santa Clara v GIL Vicente · Primeira Liga · Sun 8 Nov, 15:30 GMT · Santa Clara allow 9.4 shots per game over their last 8 (7 with the stat recorded) — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
Ricardo Esgaio (GIL Vicente, defender) has 0 goals and 0 assists in 10 appearances in 2026/27 (882 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in Primeira Liga: 2.76, higher than 96% of 75 defenders. Started 10 of 10. Next: Santa Clara v GIL Vicente, Sun 8 Nov, 15:30 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Ricardo Esgaio has a TACTIX Impact of 3.0 per match across 10 appearances in Primeira Liga matches, the 75th percentile of 376 qualifying Primeira Liga players.
Esgaio had a tackle in 9 of 10 recent appearances with the stat recorded (all competitions).
In 2026/27, Ricardo Esgaio has been shown four yellow cards across 10 appearances.
Ricardo Esgaio (GIL Vicente) averages a TACTIX Impact of 3 per match across 10 appearances — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 2 November 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 10 appearances in 2026/27 (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
Ricardo Esgaio is a defender at GIL Vicente, with 10 appearances and 882 minutes in the Primeira Liga 2026/27. TACTIX Impact: 3.0 per match across 10 appearances in Primeira Liga matches, the 75th percentile of 376 qualifying Primeira Liga players. Ricardo Esgaio has started 10 of 10 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions), averaging 88 minutes. That is 98% of the Primeira Liga minutes available to him (882 of 900 across 10 club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Home and away differ: 2.24 tackles per 90 at home (522 minutes) against 3.50 away (360 minutes), all competitions 2026/27.
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 75 Primeira Liga defenders with 396+ minutes: 2.76 tackles per 90 — higher than 96%. Ricardo Esgaio recorded a tackle in 9 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, Primeira Liga 2026/27 (n = 75): Creation (elite, 88th percentile) and Defending (strong, 84th percentile). Lower on the radar: Discipline (12th percentile — fewer is better on this axis) and Shooting (21st percentile), against 75 Defenders, Primeira Liga 2026/27 (n = 75).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 1.5, 1.4, 8.0, 2.9, 5.5 — trending down, averaging 3.9 against a season figure of 3.0. Discipline: four yellow cards in 10 appearances in 2026/27, and 1.73 fouls per 90 in the Primeira Liga. Next up: Santa Clara v GIL Vicente, Sun 8 Nov, 15:30 GMT (Primeira Liga). Santa Clara allow 9.4 shots per game over their last 8 (7 with the stat recorded).
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, Primeira Liga 2026/27 (n = 75): A. Ntoi, Rodrigo Pinheiro and Francisco Gonçalves (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026/27 · All Competitions
Started 10 of 10 appearances · 88 minutes per appearance · 98% of the Primeira Liga minutes available (882 of 900).
Primeira Liga only: 10 apps · 3 Impact per match in 2026/27. See the Primeira Liga Impact leaderboard.
Ricardo Esgaio Stats per 90 · Primeira Liga 2026/27, defender
| Stat | Ricardo Esgaio | vs defenders |
|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 2.76 | higher than 96% |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 0.71 | higher than 27% |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.41 | higher than 60% |
| Duels wonper 90 | 4.69 | higher than 67% |
| Duel win rate | 52.9% | higher than 41% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 1.73 | fewer than 15% |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.41 | fewer than 17% |
| Passesper 90 | 47.45 | higher than 45% |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | higher than 37% |
Per 90 minutes over 882 minutes in Primeira Liga 2026/27. Ranked against 75 Primeira Liga defenders with 396+ 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+ tackle9 of 10
- 2+ tackles5 of 10
- 1+ foul committed9 of 10
- 1+ shot2 of 10
- Booked4 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 2026-11-02, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · Primeira Liga 2026/27, defender
Ricardo Esgaio · Defenders, Primeira Liga 2026/27 (n = 75) median
| Axis | Ricardo Esgaio | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.20on target 100.0% | 0.41 | 21st |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 37th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 1.22 | 0.49 | 88th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 47.45accuracy 83.0% | 48.60 | 45th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.51success 62.5% | 0.27 | 68th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 4.69win rate 52.9% | 4.07 | 67th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 3.88 | 2.89 | 84th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 2.14 | 1.33 | 88th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 882 minutes in Primeira Liga 2026/27. Cohort: 75 players with 396+ minutes — an early-season floor; it rises to 450 as the season goes on, so early cohorts are small.
Where That Sits in the Primeira Liga
3 per match — 75th percentile of 376 qualifying Primeira Liga players (3+ apps), 2026/27. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
| Season | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Tkl+Int/90 | KP/90 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | GIL Vicente | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3.47 | 1.22 | 3.0 |
| 2025/26 | Fatih Karagümrük | 26 | 0 | 0 | 3.47 | 0.54 | 2.6 |
| 2024/25 | Sporting CP | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3.42 | 0.82 | 1.1 |
| 2023/24 | Sporting CP | 40 | 0 | 4 | 3.15 | 1.35 | 1.8 |
| 2022/23 | Sporting CP | 25 | 0 | 2 | 2.74 | 1.40 | 1.6 |
| 2021/22 | Sporting CP | 20 | 0 | 4 | 2.89 | 1.18 | 1.9 |
| 2020/21 | SC Braga | 11 | 1 | 3 | 3.31 | 1.42 | 3.3 |
| 2019/20 | SC Braga | 16 | 0 | 4 | 3.80 | 1.68 | 3.2 |
| 2018/19 | SC Braga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | 1.50 | 3.0 |
| 2017/18 | SC Braga | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1.00 | 1.63 | 4.2 |
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | v Vitória SC | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.4 | 1.5 | Match → | |
| 2026-10-24 | v FC Porto | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 | 1.4 | Match → |
| 2026-10-19 | @ SC Braga | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 7.6 | 8 | Match → |
| 2026-10-09 | @ Moreirense | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6.9 | 2.9 | Match → | |
| 2026-09-19 | v Maritimo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 7.4 | 5.5 | Match → |
| 2026-09-13 | @ Benfica | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5.3 | 2.4 | Match → | |
| 2026-09-06 | v Academico Viseu | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 2.2 | Match → |
| 2026-08-30 | @ Famalicao | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.9 | 0.2 | Match → | |
| 2026-08-24 | v Casa Pia | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 | 0.9 | Match → |
| 2026-08-09 | v Rio Ave | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.9 | 5.4 | Match → |
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 · 2026/27 · all competitions: Tackles 2.24 at home (522 min), 3.50 away (360 min); Interceptions 0.34 at home (522 min), 1.25 away (360 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Ricardo Esgaio’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does Ricardo Esgaio average per 90?
- Ricardo Esgaio averages 2.76 tackles per 90 minutes in Primeira Liga 2026/27 (882 minutes) — higher than 96% of 75 Primeira Liga defenders with 396+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Ricardo Esgaio have this season?
- This season Ricardo Esgaio has 0 goals and 0 assists in 10 appearances (882 minutes played).
- Does Ricardo Esgaio start every game?
- Ricardo Esgaio started 10 of 10 appearances in 2026/27, averaging 88 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Ricardo Esgaio get booked?
- Ricardo Esgaio was booked in 4 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 4 yellow and 0 red this season.
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