Gustavo — season analysis
Few things define Gustavo Henrique da Silva Sousa (Brazil) better than the scoresheet — the Henan Jianye (Super League) forward is one of the squad's main goal threats in 2026/27.
His ledger reads 12 goals plus 4 assists from 24 matches, 16 direct contributions in all. That comes across 2,026 minutes on the pitch, or 0.53 goals per 90 minutes and 0.71 goal involvements per 90. He has started 22 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 169 minutes. Those 12 goals place him #5 in the Super League scoring charts on this site.
He has attempted 63 shots (44% finding the frame) and converts 19% of them. He creates chances too, with 30 key passes and 67% passing accuracy. In one-on-ones he completes 33% of his dribbles.
He wins 57% of his duels. 1 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 3 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 15.9, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.