Crest of St. Louis City
DefenderSeason 2026

Rafael Lucas Cardoso dos Santos

St. Louis CityMLSData current as of 12 September 2026
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NationalityBrazil
PositionDefender
Age28 years
Height180 cm
Weight73 kg
Shirt number20

Rafael Lucas Cardoso dos Santos: season at a glance

Rafael Lucas Cardoso dos Santos represents St. Louis City in MLS during the 2026 season. Across 15 appearances, the player has completed 1033 minutes, scored 1 goal and recorded 1 assist.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 14, Shots on target: 7, Shot accuracy: 50.0%, Expected goals (xG): 1.80 and Non-penalty xG: 1.80.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 6, Interceptions: 9, Clearances: 23 and Duels won: 27.

Season overview

15Appearances
1,033Minutes
1Goals
1Assists
6.77Average rating
2Goal involvements0.17 per 90

Playing time and performance

15Appearances
10Starts
1,033Minutes
0.09Goals per 90
0.09Assists per 90
6.77Average rating

Player strengths

See where this player stands out against others in the same position this season.

Average rating50 / 100

Around average

Tackles / per 9015 / 100

Below average

Interceptions / per 9052 / 100

Around average

Clearances / per 9066 / 100

Around average

Blocks / per 9076 / 100

Above average

Aerial duels won / per 9051 / 100

Around average

Duels won / per 9017 / 100

Below average

Pass completion35 / 100

Around average

xG per shot
0.13
Starting rate
71.43%
Minutes per appearance
68.87
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Attacking

1Goals
14Shots1.32 per 90
7Shots on target0.66 per 90
50.0%Shot accuracy
7.1%Shot conversion
1.80Expected goals (xG)0.17 per 90
1.80Non-penalty xG0.17 per 90

Chance creation

1Assists0.09 per 90
1.69Expected assists (xA)0.16 per 90
17Key passes1.61 per 90
66Crosses6.23 per 90

Passing and possession

316Passes29.84 per 90
256Completed passes24.18 per 90
81.0%Pass completion
17Dribbles1.61 per 90
4Successful dribbles23.0%

Defending

6Tackles0.57 per 90
9Interceptions0.85 per 90
23Clearances2.17 per 90
5Blocks0.47 per 90
27Duels won35.0%
9Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

1Yellow cards
0Red cards
8Fouls drawn
16Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Portland Timbers - St. Louis City10 Sept 20262 : 2Starter00-
Vancouver Whitecaps - St. Louis City06 Sept 20261 : 3Substitute00-
St. Louis City - FC Dallas30 Aug 20263 : 3Substitute00-
St. Louis City - Houston Dynamo23 Aug 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Sporting KC - St. Louis City20 Aug 20261 : 1Substitute00-
SJ Earthquakes - St. Louis City16 Aug 20261 : 3Substitute00-
St. Louis City - Real Salt Lake02 Aug 20261 : 1Substitute00-
St. Louis City - Colorado Rapids26 Jul 20261 : 0Substitute00-
LA Galaxy - St. Louis City23 Jul 20261 : 3Substitute00-
St. Louis City - Sporting KC17 Jul 20263 : 2Substitute00-
St. Louis City - Austin23 May 20263 : 0Starter00-
DC United - St. Louis City16 May 20261 : 1Starter00-
St. Louis City - Los Angeles FC14 May 20262 : 1Substitute10-
Colorado Rapids - St. Louis City10 May 20260 : 1Substitute00-
Austin - St. Louis City03 May 20262 : 0Substitute00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026MLS151,03311

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Rafael Lucas Cardoso dos Santos play for?

Rafael Lucas Cardoso dos Santos is listed with St. Louis City in MLS for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Rafael Lucas Cardoso dos Santos have?

Rafael Lucas Cardoso dos Santos has 1 goal and 1 assist in 15 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Rafael Lucas Cardoso dos Santos played?

The 2026 record contains 1033 minutes across 15 appearances.

What statistics are available for Rafael Lucas Cardoso dos Santos?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.