Gonçalo Santos Sousa — season analysis
Gonçalo Santos Sousa (Portugal), aged 19, runs the midfield for Kocaelispor (Süper Lig) in 2026/27, balancing ball progression with defensive work. He is still at the start of his career, which makes these numbers a projection as much as a record.
His ledger reads 0 goals plus 2 assists from 5 matches, 2 direct contributions in all. That comes across 425 minutes on the pitch and 0.42 goal involvements per 90. He has started 5 of those matches.
He has attempted 4 shots (25% finding the frame) and converts 0% of them. He creates chances too, with 7 key passes and 80% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 9 tackles and 3 interceptions, winning 48% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 1 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 3.5, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.