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MidfielderSeason 2026

Rafael Gustavo Meneghel Gava

Botafogo SPSerie BData current as of 10 September 2026
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NationalityBrazil
PositionMidfielder
Age33 years
Height178 cm
Weight71 kg
Shirt number10

Rafael Gustavo Meneghel Gava: season at a glance

Rafael Gustavo Meneghel Gava represents Botafogo SP in Serie B during the 2026 season. Across 25 appearances, the player has completed 1841 minutes, scored 2 goals and recorded 8 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 20, Shots on target: 8, Shot accuracy: 40.0%, Expected goals (xG): 2.70 and Non-penalty xG: 2.00.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 12, Interceptions: 7, Clearances: 12 and Duels won: 46.

The profile also links 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

25Appearances
1,841Minutes
2Goals
8Assists
7.22Average rating
10Goal involvements0.49 per 90

Playing time and performance

25Appearances
18Starts
1,841Minutes
0.10Goals per 90
0.39Assists per 90
7.22Average rating

Player strengths

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

Average rating96 / 100

Above average

Key passes / per 9098 / 100

Above average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9099 / 100

Above average

Passes / per 9070 / 100

Above average

Pass completion67 / 100

Above average

Dribbles / per 9030 / 100

Below average

Tackles / per 9025 / 100

Below average

Interceptions / per 9032 / 100

Below average

xG per shot
0.14
Starting rate
90%
Minutes per appearance
73.64
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Attacking

2Goals
20Shots1.27 per 90
8Shots on target0.51 per 90
40.0%Shot accuracy
10.0%Shot conversion
2.70Expected goals (xG)0.17 per 90
2.00Non-penalty xG0.13 per 90

Chance creation

8Assists0.39 per 90
7.47Expected assists (xA)0.47 per 90
44Key passes2.79 per 90
120Crosses7.61 per 90

Passing and possession

634Passes40.18 per 90
535Completed passes33.91 per 90
84.4%Pass completion
7Dribbles0.44 per 90
6Successful dribbles85.0%

Defending

12Tackles0.76 per 90
7Interceptions0.44 per 90
12Clearances0.76 per 90
3Blocks0.19 per 90
46Duels won55.0%
7Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

3Yellow cards
0Red cards
19Fouls drawn
13Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Botafogo SP - Novorizontino09 Sept 20261 : 3Starter00馃煥 1-
N谩utico - Botafogo SP03 Sept 20261 : 0Starter00-
Botafogo SP - Cuiab谩29 Aug 20261 : 2Starter00-
Atl茅tico GO - Botafogo SP25 Aug 20263 : 0Starter00-
Botafogo SP - Crici煤ma20 Aug 20261 : 1Starter00-
S茫o Bernardo - Botafogo SP14 Aug 20260 : 1Starter00-
Botafogo SP - Am茅rica Mineiro08 Aug 20262 : 1Starter01-
Fortaleza - Botafogo SP29 Jul 20261 : 0Starter00-
Botafogo SP - Juventude24 Jul 20264 : 2Starter02-
Londrina - Botafogo SP18 Jul 20260 : 0Starter00-
Sport Recife - Botafogo SP10 Jul 20263 : 3Starter11馃煥 1-
Botafogo SP - Ava铆06 Jul 20263 : 1Starter00-
Botafogo SP - CRB30 Jun 20260 : 1Starter00-
Cear谩 - Botafogo SP20 Jun 20260 : 1Starter10-
Botafogo SP - Oper谩rio PR14 Jun 20262 : 1Substitute01-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026Serie B251,84128
2025Serie B302,04824

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Rafael Gustavo Meneghel Gava play for?

Rafael Gustavo Meneghel Gava is listed with Botafogo SP in Serie B for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Rafael Gustavo Meneghel Gava have?

Rafael Gustavo Meneghel Gava has 2 goals and 8 assists in 25 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Rafael Gustavo Meneghel Gava played?

The 2026 record contains 1841 minutes across 25 appearances.

What statistics are available for Rafael Gustavo Meneghel Gava?

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