David Ricardo

David Ricardo — season analysis

For Botafogo (Brasileirão Serie A), David Ricardo Loiola da Silva (Brazil) is first about defending — his 2025/26 numbers tell that story.

So far he has scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist in 22 appearances — 2 goal contributions in total. That comes across 1,853 minutes on the pitch, or 0.05 goals per 90 minutes and 0.1 goal involvements per 90. He has started 20 of those matches.

From 8 shots, 38% on target, his shot conversion is 13%. On the creative side he has produced 5 key passes while completing 45% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 24 tackles and 22 interceptions, winning 56% of his duels.

Disciplinary record this season: 3 yellow and 2 red. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 4.5 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.