Rio Ave
Metrics Lab
POR
· Liga Portugal
Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
· Vila do Conde
· 5,300 seats
· Grass
· Est. 1984
Position
#12
Liga Portugal
Points
36
Scored / Conceded
35
:
57
GD -22
Form (last 5)
D
L
D
L
D
📋
7.2
Last lineup
4-4-2 · Ø age 25.9
GK
99
Ennio van der Gouw
26y
7.5
MF
20
João Tomé
23y
7.2
DF
39
Gustavo Mancha
21y
7.5
DF
32
Jakub Brabec
33y
7.6
MF
77
Omar Richards
28y
7.3
FW
18
Dario Spikic
27y
7.2
MF
44
Tamás Nikitscher
26y
7.3
MF
5
Andreas-Richardos Ntoi
23y
7.1
FW
7
Diogo Bezerra
23y
7.1
FW
9
Tamble Monteiro
25y
6.6
FW
11
Jalen Blesa
25y
7.4
Ennio van der Gouw
26y
7.5
MF
20
João Tomé
23y
7.2
DF
39
Gustavo Mancha
21y
7.5
DF
32
Jakub Brabec
33y
7.6
MF
77
Omar Richards
28y
7.3
FW
18
Dario Spikic
27y
7.2
MF
44
Tamás Nikitscher
26y
7.3
MF
5
Andreas-Richardos Ntoi
23y
7.1
FW
7
Diogo Bezerra
23y
7.1
FW
9
Tamble Monteiro
25y
6.6
FW
11
Jalen Blesa
25y
7.4
Market value XI
€9.241.288
Top Scorers
Top Assists
Squad (36)
| # | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
Sotiris Sylaidopoulos
|
Coach | |
| 1 |
Cezary Miszta
|
Keeper |
| 22 |
Kevin Chamorro
|
Keeper |
| 99 |
Ennio van der Gouw
|
Keeper |
Cressi
|
Defender | |
Hélder Sá
|
Defender | |
| 6 |
Nelson Abbey
|
Defender |
| 23 |
Francisco Petrasso
|
Defender |
| 24 |
Leonardo Buta
|
Defender |
| 32 |
Jakub Brabec
|
Defender |
| 39 |
Gustavo Mancha
|
Defender |
| 63 |
Julien Lomboto
|
Defender |
Junior Colina
|
Midfielder | |
Lorent Talla
|
Midfielder | |
| 5 |
Andreas-Richardos Ntoi
|
Midfielder |
| 8 |
Ryan Guilherme
|
Midfielder |
| 10 |
Brandon Aguilera
|
Midfielder |
| 17 |
Marios Vrousai
|
Midfielder |
| 20 |
João Tomé
|
Midfielder |
| 21 |
João Graça
|
Midfielder |
| 44 |
Tamás Nikitscher
|
Midfielder |
| 54 |
Giorgos Liavas
|
Midfielder |
| 75 |
Dijar Ferati
|
Midfielder |
| 77 |
Omar Richards
|
Midfielder |
Amine Rehmi
|
Attacker | |
Saba Samushia
|
Attacker | |
| 7 |
Diogo Bezerra
|
Attacker |
| 9 |
Tamble Monteiro
|
Attacker |
| 11 |
Jalen Blesa
|
Attacker |
| 14 |
Karem Zoabi
|
Attacker |
| 18 |
Dario Spikic
|
Attacker |
| 19 |
Antonis Papakanellos
|
Attacker |
| 25 |
Rafael Lobato
|
Attacker |
| 27 |
Tobías Medina
|
Attacker |
| 28 |
Marc Gual
|
Attacker |
| 80 |
Olé Pohlmann
|
Attacker |
Transfers
In (25)
Tamble Monteiro
from Portimonense
fee
Jalen Blesa
from Cesena
fee
Gustavo Mancha
from Olympiacos
on loan
Ennio van der Gouw
from Zulte Waregem
on loan
Leonardo Buta
from Udinese
on loan
Ryan Guilherme
from Cruzeiro
fee
Diogo Bezerra
from OFK Beograd
fee
Jakub Brabec
from Aris Thessaloniki FC
free transfer
Eric da Silva Moreira
from Nottm Forest
on loan
Lorent Talla
from QPR
Tamas Nikitscher
from Real Valladolid
free transfer
Alfonso Pastor
from Free agent
free transfer
Omar Richards
from Nottm Forest
on loan
Cressi
from Aster-SP U20
Rafael Lobato
from Botafogo RJ
Out (10)
Clayton
to Olympiacos
fee
Alfonso Pastor
to Maritimo
Jonathan Panzo
to Birmingham
undisclosed
Andre Luiz
to Olympiacos
Georgios Okkas
to Panionios
on loan
Joao Novais
to Free agent
Antzelo Sina
to PAS Giannina
Matheus Teixeira
to Free agent
free transfer
Renato Pantalon
to Estrela dos Amadores
free transfer
Miguel Nobrega
to Vitoria de Guimaraes
free transfer
Season Statistics
Liga Portugal · with rank in league
⭐
Key metrics
— 6 metrics
#9
Team rating
6.74
1. Sporting CP
7.25
2. Benfica
7.2
9. Rio Ave
6.74
#13
Goals per match
1
1. Sporting CP
2.6
2. Benfica
2.2
13. Rio Ave
1
#14
Goals conceded per match
1.7
1. FC Porto
0.5
2. Sporting CP
0.7
14. Rio Ave
1.7
#12
Average possession
47%
1. Braga
62.9
2. Sporting CP
61.8
12. Rio Ave
47
#15
Clean sheets
6
1. FC Porto
21
2. Famalicao
17
15. Rio Ave
6
#11
Attendance
2700
1. Benfica
58690
2. FC Porto
45611
11. Rio Ave
2700
⚔️
Attack
— 12 metrics
#15
Expected goals
36
1. Sporting CP
72.5
2. Benfica
69.3
15. Rio Ave
36
#15
xG difference
-18
1. Sporting CP
46.2
2. Benfica
41.6
15. Rio Ave
-18
#9
Shots on target per match
3.9
1. Sporting CP
6.8
2. Benfica
6
9. Rio Ave
3.9
#10
Big chances
68
1. Sporting CP
120
2. Benfica
111
10. Rio Ave
68
#8
Big chances missed
43
1. Sporting CP
70
2. Benfica
60
8. Rio Ave
43
#10
Accurate passes per match
317.8
1. Braga
527.8
2. Sporting CP
478
10. Rio Ave
317.8
#16
Accurate long balls per match
20.2
1. Estrela da Amadora
24.6
2. Famalicao
24.2
16. Rio Ave
20.2
#18
Accurate crosses per match
2.9
1. Benfica
5.4
2. Famalicao
5.3
18. Rio Ave
2.9
#13
Penalties awarded
5
1. Braga
17
2. Benfica
14
13. Rio Ave
5
#10
Touches in opposition box
594
1. Benfica
1238
2. Sporting CP
1136
10. Rio Ave
594
#12
Corners
145
1. Benfica
245
2. Sporting CP
233
12. Rio Ave
145
#18
Set piece goals
5
1. Sporting CP
18
2. Gil Vicente
17
18. Rio Ave
5
🛡️
Defense
— 8 metrics
#14
xG conceded
54
1. FC Porto
22.4
2. Sporting CP
26.3
14. Rio Ave
54
#2
Interceptions per match
9.2
1. Estrela da Amadora
9.4
2. Rio Ave
9.2
3. Tondela
9
#10
Tackles per match
15.7
1. Tondela
17.5
2. AVS Futebol SAD
17.1
10. Rio Ave
15.7
#4
Clearances per match
30.3
1. AVS Futebol SAD
32.9
2. Casa Pia AC
32.5
4. Rio Ave
30.3
#12
Possession won final 3rd per match
3.6
1. Benfica
6.1
2. FC Porto
5.1
12. Rio Ave
3.6
#17
Set piece goals conceded
18
1. Benfica
4
2. Sporting CP
4
17. Rio Ave
18
#17
Penalties conceded
3
1. Moreirense
13
2. Casa Pia AC
12
17. Rio Ave
3
#2
Saves per match
3.4
1. AVS Futebol SAD
3.4
2. Rio Ave
3.4
3. Tondela
3.4
🟨
Discipline
— 3 metrics
#14
Fouls per match
12.9
1. Casa Pia AC
16.1
2. Famalicao
15.8
14. Rio Ave
12.9
#10
Yellow cards
80
1. Casa Pia AC
95
2. Nacional
92
10. Rio Ave
80
#3
Red cards
6
1. Arouca
10
2. Nacional
7
3. Rio Ave
6
Recent Matches
2026-05-16
Liga Portugal
Casa Pia AC
1 - 1
Rio Ave
2026-05-11
Liga Portugal
Rio Ave
1 - 4
Sporting CP
2026-05-03
Liga Portugal
Rio Ave
0 - 0
Gil Vicente
2026-04-25
Liga Portugal
Vitoria de Guimaraes
2 - 0
Rio Ave
2026-04-17
Liga Portugal
Rio Ave
2 - 2
AVS Futebol SAD
2026-04-11
Liga Portugal
Santa Clara
0 - 2
Rio Ave
2026-04-04
Liga Portugal
Rio Ave
1 - 2
Alverca
2026-03-22
Liga Portugal
Estoril
1 - 2
Rio Ave
2026-03-15
Liga Portugal
Rio Ave
2 - 1
Estrela da Amadora
2026-03-09
Liga Portugal
Tondela
0 - 1
Rio Ave
2026-03-01
Liga Portugal
Rio Ave
0 - 0
Famalicao
2026-02-22
Liga Portugal
FC Porto
1 - 0
Rio Ave
2026-02-16
Liga Portugal
Rio Ave
1 - 2
Moreirense
2026-02-08
Liga Portugal
Braga
3 - 0
Rio Ave
2026-01-31
Liga Portugal
Rio Ave
0 - 3
Arouca
2026-01-25
Liga Portugal
Nacional
4 - 0
Rio Ave
2026-01-17
Liga Portugal
Rio Ave
0 - 2
Benfica
2026-01-04
Liga Portugal
Rio Ave
3 - 1
Casa Pia AC
2025-12-28
Liga Portugal
Sporting CP
4 - 0
Rio Ave
2025-12-20
Liga Portugal
Gil Vicente
2 - 2
Rio Ave
Coach History
| Season | Coach | League | W | D | L | PPG | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Nuno Espírito Santo | League Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.00 | 67% |
| 2012/2013 | Nuno Espírito Santo | Liga Portugal | 12 | 6 | 12 | 1.40 | 40% |
| 2013/2014 | Nuno Espírito Santo | League Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.33 | 67% |
| 2013/2014 | Nuno Espírito Santo | Liga Portugal | 8 | 8 | 14 | 1.07 | 27% |
| 2014/2015 | Pedro Martins | League Cup | 0 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
| 2014/2015 | Pedro Martins | Liga Portugal | 10 | 13 | 11 | 1.26 | 29% |
| 2015/2016 | Pedro Martins | League Cup | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1.67 | 33% |
| 2015/2016 | Pedro Martins | Liga Portugal | 14 | 8 | 12 | 1.47 | 41% |
| 2016/2017 | Luís Castro | League Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.00 | 67% |
| 2016/2017 | Luís Castro | Liga Portugal | 11 | 5 | 8 | 1.58 | 46% |
| 2017 | Miguel Cardoso | League Cup | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.33 | 33% |
| 2017/2018 | Miguel Cardoso | Liga Portugal | 15 | 6 | 13 | 1.50 | 44% |
| 2018 | José Gomes | League Cup | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 0% |
| 2018 | Augusto Gama | League Cup | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 0% |
| 2018/2019 | José Gomes | Liga Portugal | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1.46 | 38% |
| 2018/2019 | Augusto Gama | Liga Portugal | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 0% |
| 2018/2019 | Daniel Ramos | Liga Portugal | 7 | 5 | 7 | 1.37 | 37% |
| 2019 | Carlos Carvalhal | League Cup | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.33 | 33% |
| 2019/2020 | Carlos Carvalhal | Liga Portugal | 15 | 10 | 9 | 1.62 | 44% |
| 2020/2021 | Mário Silva | Liga Portugal | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1.00 | 18% |
| 2020/2021 | Miguel Cardoso | Liga Portugal | 4 | 7 | 8 | 1.00 | 21% |
| 2021 | Luís Freire | League Cup | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 | 0% |
| 2021/2022 | Luís Freire | Liga Portugal 2 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 2.06 | 62% |
| 2022 | Luís Freire | League Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.00 | 67% |
| 2022/2023 | Luís Freire | Liga Portugal | 10 | 10 | 14 | 1.18 | 29% |
| 2023/2024 | Luís Freire | Liga Portugal | 6 | 19 | 9 | 1.09 | 18% |
| 2024/2025 | Luís Freire | Liga Portugal | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.90 | 20% |
| 2024/2025 | Petit | Liga Portugal | 7 | 8 | 9 | 1.21 | 29% |
| 2025/2026 | Sotiris Sylaidopoulos | Liga Portugal | 8 | 12 | 14 | 1.06 | 24% |
Trophies
🏆
League Cup
Won: 0x
· Runner-up: 1x
🏆
Taça de Portugal
Won: 0x
· Runner-up: 2x
🏆
Super Cup
Won: 0x
· Runner-up: 1x
🏆
Segunda Liga
Won: 3x
· Runner-up: 1x