Gustavo Sauer — season analysis
Gustavo Affonso Sauerbeck (Brazil) does his best work between the lines for Wuhan Three Towns (Super League), and his 2026/27 numbers lean clearly toward creation. At 33, he brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
So far he has scored 8 goals and provided 6 assists in 23 appearances — 14 goal contributions in total. That comes across 1,997 minutes on the pitch, or 0.36 goals per 90 minutes and 0.63 goal involvements per 90. He has started 23 of those matches.
On the creative side he has produced 52 key passes while completing 83% of his passes. From 33 shots, 76% on target, his shot conversion is 24%. In one-on-ones he completes 65% of his dribbles.
He wins 54% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 3 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 14.3 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.