Ricardo Horta — season analysis
Ricardo Jorge da Luz Horta (Portugal), aged 31, leads the line for SC Braga (Primeira Liga) in 2026/27, and his job description is simple: goals.
So far he has scored 14 goals and provided 4 assists in 28 appearances — 18 goal contributions in total. That comes across 2,149 minutes on the pitch, or 0.59 goals per 90 minutes and 0.75 goal involvements per 90. He has started 26 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 154 minutes. Those 14 goals place him #5 in the Primeira Liga scoring charts on this site.
He has attempted 50 shots (62% finding the frame) and converts 28% of them. He creates chances too, with 50 key passes. In one-on-ones he completes 39% of his dribbles.
He wins 45% of his duels. 3 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 5 yellow and 1 red. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 18.6, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.