João Ferreira — season analysis
João Diogo Fonseca Ferreira (Portugal), aged 25, anchors the Saint Etienne (Ligue 2) back line in 2025/26. He stands 185 and weighs 79. He was born in Povoa de Varzim, Portugal.
His ledger reads 1 goal plus 1 assist from 15 matches, 2 direct contributions in all. That comes across 966 minutes on the pitch, or 0.09 goals per 90 minutes and 0.19 goal involvements per 90. He has started 13 of those matches.
From 12 shots, 8% on target, his shot conversion is 8%. On the creative side he has produced 11 key passes while completing 40% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 21 tackles and 10 interceptions, winning 57% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 5 yellow and 1 red. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 3.3 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.
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