Ricardo Esgaio stats
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Ricardo Esgaio (GIL Vicente, defender) has 0 goals and 0 assists in 8 appearances in 2026/27 (702 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in Primeira Liga: 3.21, higher than 97% of 75 defenders. Started 8 of 8. Next: GIL Vicente v FC Porto, Sat 24 Oct, 20:30 BST.
Key facts
As of 19 October 2026: A defender for GIL Vicente, Ricardo Esgaio has eight appearances (702 minutes) in the Primeira Liga 2026/27.
As of 19 October 2026: Ricardo Esgaio averages 3.4 Impact a match over eight games in Primeira Liga matches — 83rd percentile among the 392 Primeira Liga players who qualify.
As of 19 October 2026: Against defenders in the Primeira Liga 2026/27, Ricardo Esgaio stands out on 3.21 tackles per 90 (higher than 97%); the cohort is 75 players with 291+ minutes.
Ricardo Esgaio (GIL Vicente) averages a TACTIX Impact of 3.4 per match across eight appearances — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 19 October 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 8 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 eight appearances and 702 minutes in the Primeira Liga 2026/27. TACTIX Impact: 3.4 per match across eight appearances in Primeira Liga matches, the 83rd percentile of 392 qualifying Primeira Liga players. Ricardo Esgaio has started 8 of eight appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions), averaging 88 minutes. That is 98% of the Primeira Liga minutes available to him (702 of 720 across eight club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Home and away differ: 0.53 interceptions per 90 at home (342 minutes) against 1.25 away (360 minutes), all competitions 2026/27.
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 75 Primeira Liga defenders with 291+ minutes: 3.21 tackles per 90 — higher than 97%. 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): Defending (elite, 93rd percentile) and Creation (elite, 85th percentile). Lower on the radar: Discipline (15th percentile — fewer is better on this axis), against 75 Defenders, Primeira Liga 2026/27 (n = 75).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 8.0, 2.9, 5.5, 2.4, 2.2 — trending up, averaging 4.2 against a season figure of 3.4. Discipline: three yellow cards in eight appearances in 2026/27, and 1.67 fouls per 90 in the Primeira Liga. Next up: GIL Vicente v FC Porto, Sat 24 Oct, 20:30 BST (Primeira Liga). FC Porto allow 11.4 shots per game over their last 8.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, Primeira Liga 2026/27 (n = 75): Geraldes, O. Lebedenko and Iván Fresneda (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026/27 · all competitions
Started 8 of 8 appearances · 88 minutes per appearance · 98% of the Primeira Liga minutes available (702 of 720).
Primeira Liga only: 8 apps · 3.4 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 | 3.21 | higher than 97% |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 0.90 | higher than 37% |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.51 | higher than 64% |
| Duels wonper 90 | 4.74 | higher than 72% |
| Duel win rate | 52.1% | higher than 39% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 1.67 | fewer than 17% |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.38 | fewer than 24% |
| Passesper 90 | 49.10 | higher than 44% |
| Pass accuracy | 81.5% | higher than 31% |
Per 90 minutes over 702 minutes in Primeira Liga 2026/27. Ranked against 75 Primeira Liga defenders with 291+ 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+ tackles6 of 10
- 1+ foul committed9 of 10
- 1+ shot3 of 10
- Booked3 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-05-09 to 2026-10-19, 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 | 0.26on target 100.0% | 0.32 | 37th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 37th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 1.15 | 0.50 | 85th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 49.10accuracy 81.5% | 50.29 | 44th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.51success 57.1% | 0.25 | 75th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 4.74win rate 52.1% | 4.12 | 72nd |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 4.62 | 3.02 | 93rd |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 2.05 | 1.25 | 85th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 702 minutes in Primeira Liga 2026/27. Cohort: 75 players with 291+ 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
3.4 per match — 83th percentile of 392 qualifying Primeira Liga players (2+ 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 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4.10 | 1.15 | 3.4 |
| 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 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 2.99 | 1.26 | 2.2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | @ SC Braga | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 7.7 | 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 → |
| 2026-05-16 | Fatih Karagümrük v Alanyaspor2025/26 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 | 1.8 | Match → |
| 2026-05-09 | Kocaelispor v Fatih Karagümrük2025/26 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.5 | 5 | 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 2.89 at home (342 min), 3.50 away (360 min); Interceptions 0.53 at home (342 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 3.21 tackles per 90 minutes in Primeira Liga 2026/27 (702 minutes) — higher than 97% of 75 Primeira Liga defenders with 291+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Ricardo Esgaio have this season?
- This season Ricardo Esgaio has 0 goals and 0 assists in 8 appearances (702 minutes played).
- Does Ricardo Esgaio start every game?
- Ricardo Esgaio started 8 of 8 appearances in 2026/27, averaging 88 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Ricardo Esgaio get booked?
- Ricardo Esgaio was booked in 3 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 3 yellow and 0 red this season.
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