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Lazio

Nuno Tavares

Position
Left-back
Nationality
Portugal
Height
183 cm
Games
10
9 starts
Minutes
712
71 a game
Goals
1
0.4 xG
Assists
3
1.5 xA

Player profile

712 min · vs 227 full-backs · 3 Nov 2026 · Method

Archetype: Attacking, creative left-back

Tavares is one of the most attacking full-backs around: he pushes the ball forward, creates and shoots more than almost anyone in the role, with 3 Serie A assists for Lazio. He makes very few interceptions and is weak in the air. From 712 minutes.

Key strengths, areas for development and similar players

Key strengths

  • Drives play forward. Passes into the final third 9.35 per 90, top 4% of full-backs.

  • Creates chances. Key passes 1.90 per 90, top 9%.

  • Shoots. Shots 1.52 per 90, top 11%.

  • Carries the ball. Dribbles won 1.14 per 90, top 17%.

Areas for development

  • Few interceptions. Interceptions 0.38 per 90, 8th percentile.

  • Weak in the air. Aerials won 0.51 per 90, 28th percentile.

Similar players

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 8 of 15 measures.

Touches, shots and positions

On the pitch

Busiest in the their half, left (25%), average spot left wing, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.

Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third

Own third 19%, Middle third 45%, Final third 35%

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

By competition

The season

CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsxGnpxGxAShotsKey passesRating
Serie A10712130.430.431.5112157.57

10 games

Match by match

Rating game by game, average 7.49
Oldest to newest
Best: 8.4 v Genoa, 30 Aug. Hover or tap a bar.