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Lucas Da Cunha

Position
Defensive midfielder
Nationality
France
Height
174 cm
Games
14
12 starts
Minutes
951
68 a game
Goals
2
3.2 xG
Assists
1
1.2 xA

Player profile

893 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method

Archetype: Attacking midfielder in a holding role

Da Cunha attacks from deep: shots, chance quality and touches in the box are all in the top 18% of defensive midfielders, and he creates and recovers well. He rarely intercepts and almost never wins a header.

Key strengths, areas for development and similar players

Key strengths

  • Goal threat. 0.18 non-penalty xG per 90, percentile 91, from 2.22 shots per 90, percentile 92.

  • Creates. 1.71 key passes per 90, percentile 80.

  • Recoveries. 6.05 recoveries per 90, percentile 81.

Areas for development

  • Few interceptions. 0.40 interceptions per 90, percentile 4.

  • In the air. 0.20 aerials won per 90, percentile 7.

  • Tackles. 1.41 tackles per 90, percentile 26.

Similar players

Against 104 defensive midfielders

Against the rest

How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of defensive midfielders 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 6 of 15 measures.

Touches, shots and positions

On the pitch

Busiest in the their half, right (12%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.

Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third

Own third 17%, Middle third 53%, Final third 30%

Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.

By competition

The season

CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsxGnpxGxAShotsKey passesRating
Serie A10729101.660.870.9916157.44
Champions League4222111.541.540.17927.54

14 games

Match by match

Rating game by game, average 7.47
Oldest to newest
Best: 8.4 v Parma, 14 Sep. Hover or tap a bar.