# João Figueiredo

> Attacker · Brazil · [İstanbul Başakşehir](https://betsprinter.com/teams/294) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/42914)

## Quick facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Age | 30 |
| Date of birth | 1996-05-27 |
| Nationality | Brazil |
| Position | Attacker |
| Jersey | #25 |
| Height | 180 cm |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Current club | [İstanbul Başakşehir](https://betsprinter.com/teams/294) |
| Competition | [Super Lig](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/25) |

## Season snapshot

| Metric | Value |
| --- | ---: |
| Season | 2023/2024 |
| Competition | Super Lig |
| Appearances | 34 |
| Minutes | 2031 |
| Goals | 8 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Average rating | 6.99 |

## Last matches

| Date | Competition | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xA | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Sun 25 May | Super Lig | Adana Demirspor | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 | — | 6.44 |
| Sun 18 May | Super Lig | Kasımpaşa | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0.02 | — | 6.73 |
| Fri 9 May | Super Lig | Fenerbahçe | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0.02 | — | 6.80 |
| Sat 3 May | Super Lig | Hatayspor | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1.17 | — | 7.51 |
| Mon 28 Apr | Super Lig | Göztepe | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0.24 | — | 6.55 |

## Profile

### Inconsistent end product masks steady minutes load

## Profile
João Figueiredo is a 29-year-old Brazilian attacker at İstanbul Başakşehir[^fact-1]. The statistical footprint suggests a forward who is relied on for sustained minutes rather than explosive output: he logged significant pitch time across the campaign while producing a mixed return in goal contributions[^fact-2][^fact-3].

## Season form
Volume is a clear part of the story: 34 appearances and 2,361 minutes underline regular selection and availability[^fact-2]. That playing time delivered 8 goals and 4 assists in the campaign, a combined output that frames him as a secondary scorer or creator rather than a primary talisman[^fact-3]. Provider rating averages 6.99 across the season, a middling aggregate that matches the statistical profile of a dependable squad starter but not a standout performer[^fact-4]. Over the last five matches the underlying numbers show 1.48 xG and 0.10 xA, indicating decent chance quality in the brief run but limited facilitation for teammates from open play[^fact-5].

## Availability & momentum
Availability has not been a recurring issue: the season minutes total confirms sustained fitness and manager trust across fixtures[^fact-2]. Momentum, however, is less convincing. In the most recent five appearances Figueiredo has 1 goal and 0 assists from 150 minutes, pointing to constrained influence when substituted or rotated into games[^fact-6]. The last match ended in a 2–3 loss to Adana Demirspor, in which he recorded 0 goals and 0 assists and a match rating of 6.44 — another single-game data point that aligns with the modest seasonal median[^fact-7].

## What to watch
The immediate value question is whether minutes translate into more frequent goal involvement. Continued selection — evidenced by the total appearances and minutes — suggests chances will arrive[^fact-2]. The last-five xG of 1.48 hints at a short-term uptick in the quality of opportunities he is getting, even if the shot-conversion or final pass output has not followed through to assists[^fact-5]. Monitoring whether that xG begins to convert into goals over the next fixtures, and whether his assist rate picks up from the shallow 0.10 xA in the last five, will be decisive for judging any upward trajectory[^fact-5][^fact-6]. The latest match outcome and a 6.44 rating offer a cautionary baseline: reliable minutes are present, but impact remains the variable to watch[^fact-7][^fact-4].

### Cited facts

[^fact-1]: **Identity** — 29 years old · Brazil · Attacker · current club İstanbul Başakşehir.
[^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 34 appearances (2021/2022), 2361 minutes on the pitch.
[^fact-3]: **Season output** — 8 goals and 4 assists recorded.
[^fact-4]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 6.99 across the season.
[^fact-5]: **Expected output (last 5)** — Last 5 matches: 1.48 xG and 0.10 xA.
[^fact-6]: **Recent form (last 5)** — 1 goals, 0 assists, 150 minutes across the last 5 appearances.
[^fact-7]: **Last match** — Adana Demirspor 2–3 (L) — 0 goals, 0 assists, rating 6.44.

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