Crest of Cagliari
DefenderSeason 2025/2026

Marco Palestra

CagliariSerie AData current as of 22 October 2026
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NationalityItaly
PositionDefender
Age21 years
Height186 cm
Weight80 kg
Shirt number2

Marco Palestra: season at a glance

Marco Palestra represents Cagliari in Serie A during the 2025/2026 season. Across 37 appearances, the player has completed 3085 minutes, scored 1 goal and recorded 4 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 29, Shots on target: 7, Shot accuracy: 24.1%, Expected goals (xG): 2.53 and Non-penalty xG: 2.53.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 54, Interceptions: 20, Clearances: 43 and Duels won: 243.

Season overview

37Appearances
3,085Minutes
1Goals
4Assists
6.92Average rating
5Goal involvements0.15 per 90

Playing time and performance

37Appearances
34Starts
3,085Minutes
0.03Goals per 90
0.12Assists per 90
6.92Average rating

Player strengths

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Average rating79 / 100

Above average

Tackles / per 9058 / 100

Around average

Interceptions / per 9044 / 100

Around average

Clearances / per 9046 / 100

Around average

Blocks / per 9031 / 100

Below average

Aerial duels won / per 9018 / 100

Below average

Duels won / per 9094 / 100

Above average

Pass completion65 / 100

Around average

Goals minus xG
-1.53
Assists minus xA
-0.97
xG per shot
0.09
Starting rate
91.89%
Minutes per appearance
83.38
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Attacking

1Goals
29Shots0.85 per 90
7Shots on target0.20 per 90
24.1%Shot accuracy
3.5%Shot conversion
2.53Expected goals (xG)0.07 per 90
2.53Non-penalty xG0.07 per 90

Chance creation

4Assists0.12 per 90
4.97Expected assists (xA)0.14 per 90
33Key passes0.96 per 90
106Crosses3.09 per 90

Passing and possession

866Passes25.26 per 90
737Completed passes21.50 per 90
85.1%Pass completion
131Dribbles3.82 per 90
67Successful dribbles51.0%

Defending

54Tackles1.58 per 90
20Interceptions0.58 per 90
43Clearances1.25 per 90
3Blocks0.09 per 90
243Duels won60.0%
14Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

3Yellow cards
0Red cards
108Fouls drawn
41Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Chelsea - Tottenham Hotspur24 Oct 20260 : 2Substitute00-
Everton - Chelsea17 Oct 20260 : 2Substitute00-
Chelsea - AFC Bournemouth10 Oct 20265 : 1Substitute00-
AC Milan - Cagliari24 May 20261 : 2Substitute00-
Cagliari - Torino17 May 20262 : 1Starter00-
Cagliari - Udinese09 May 20260 : 2Starter00-
Bologna - Cagliari03 May 20260 : 0Starter00-
Cagliari - Atalanta27 Apr 20263 : 2Substitute00-
Inter Milan - Cagliari17 Apr 20263 : 0Starter00-
Cagliari - Cremonese11 Apr 20261 : 0Starter00-
Sassuolo - Cagliari04 Apr 20262 : 1Starter00-
Cagliari - Napoli20 Mar 20260 : 1Starter00-
Pisa - Cagliari15 Mar 20263 : 1Starter00-
Cagliari - Como07 Mar 20261 : 2Starter00🟨 1-
Parma - Cagliari27 Feb 20261 : 1Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2025/2026Serie A373,08514

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Marco Palestra play for?

Marco Palestra is listed with Cagliari in Serie A for the 2025/2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Marco Palestra have?

Marco Palestra has 1 goal and 4 assists in 37 appearances during the 2025/2026 season.

How many minutes has Marco Palestra played?

The 2025/2026 record contains 3085 minutes across 37 appearances.

What statistics are available for Marco Palestra?

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