CB
Ricardo José Veiga Varzim Miranda
CB · Defender · Aerial defender
31y·🇵🇹Portugal·179cm
Apps35
Min2,995
G2P75
A2P77
xG1.8P73
xA1.6P76
Rating7.04
Form
DWWLL
Strong samplePrime (27–31)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.48
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.37
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.6
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.61.4%
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.2
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.1.64
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.10
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.78
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.6
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.8
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.16
Radar
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Defender · Aerial defender
A defender with a balanced defensive profile. Distribution and progressive play are below average for the position.
limited pass accuracy
A defender with limited standout metrics — context and system fit are critical.
Role Suitability
Stopper