Barcelona- Games
- 12
- 8 starts
- Minutes
- 718
- 60 a game
- Goals
- 2
- 0.6 xG
- Assists
- 3
- 1.2 xA
Player profile
628 min · vs 227 full-backs · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Attacking, ball-playing full-back
Cancelo has scored in LaLiga and the Champions League for Barcelona and adds an assist in each. He shoots, dribbles and creates more than most full-backs, and keeps the ball well. He loses more duels than most and makes few interceptions. From 628 minutes.
Key strengths
Scores. Goals 0.29 per 90, top 7% of full-backs.
Shoots and carries. Shots 1.43 per 90 (top 14%) and dribbles won 1.15 (top 16%).
Creates chances. Key passes 1.43 per 90, top 19%.
Tidy passer. Pass accuracy 88.6%, top 17%.
Areas for development
Loses duels. Duels won 50.0%, 28th percentile.
Few interceptions. Interceptions 0.72 per 90, 25th percentile.
Similar players
- Nuno Tavares LazioDribbles won 84 v 83 and shots 86 v 89.
- Alejandro Grimaldo Atlético MadridGoals 93 v 94 and key passes 81 v 78.
- Álex Jiménez FiorentinaGoals 93 v 91 and key passes 81 v 89.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Scores. Goals 0.29 per 90, top 7% of full-backs.
Shoots and carries. Shots 1.43 per 90 (top 14%) and dribbles won 1.15 (top 16%).
Creates chances. Key passes 1.43 per 90, top 19%.
Tidy passer. Pass accuracy 88.6%, top 17%.
Areas for development
Loses duels. Duels won 50.0%, 28th percentile.
Few interceptions. Interceptions 0.72 per 90, 25th percentile.
Similar players
- Nuno Tavares LazioDribbles won 84 v 83 and shots 86 v 89.
- Alejandro Grimaldo Atlético MadridGoals 93 v 94 and key passes 81 v 78.
- Álex Jiménez FiorentinaGoals 93 v 91 and key passes 81 v 89.
Against 233 full-backs
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of full-backs with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 5 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (21%), average spot left half-space, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 24%, Middle third 46%, Final third 30%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaLiga | 8 | 358 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.52 | 5 | 6 | 7.58 |
| Champions League | 4 | 360 | 1 | 2 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.71 | 6 | 6 | 7.76 |
12 games
Match by match
- v
Aston Villa3–090′1 assist, clean sheet8.2 - v
Deportivo Alavés6–162′1 assist, booked7.6 - v
Real Madrid1–290′7.7 - at
Paris Saint-Germain2–490′booked5.5 - at
Galatasaray4–190′1 goal8.6 - at
Sevilla3–190′7.1 - v
Racing Santander7–278′1 goal, booked7.9 - at
Levante4–210′sub6.5 - v
Feyenoord5–190′1 assist8.7 - v
Rayo Vallecano5–213′sub5.9 - v
Athletic Club2–05′sub– - at
Elche5–010′sub6.2