Atletico Madrid 
La Liga May 05
UEFA Champions LeagueLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
João Lucas de Souza Cardoso
24 years old
Position
Midfielder
Height
186 cm
Weight
78 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
20 Sep 2001 - USA
Birth City
Denville
Ranking
4th
— La Liga
Statistics of J. Cardoso — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
15
Starts
12
Minutes played
892
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
5
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
499 - 88%
Key passes / Assists
3 key passes / 0 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
23 committed / 14 drawn
Duels won %
50% (69/138)
Dribbles success %
50% (5/10)
Total / on target shots
1 shots / 0 on target
📊 General
Appearances
35
Starts
24
Minutes played
1962
Goals
1
Average rating
6.65/10
Cards
6
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
1051 - 7%
Key passes / Assists
7 key passes / 0 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
37 committed / 26 drawn
Duels won %
50% (133/265)
Dribbles success %
50% (12/24)
Total / on target shots
7 shots / 2 on target
Standings La Liga 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 35 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 91 | 31 | +60 | 91 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 35 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 70 | 33 | +37 | 77 | LWDWD |
| 3 |  Villarreal | 35 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 69 | DWWDW |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 35 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 58 | 38 | +20 | 63 | LWWLL |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 35 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 54 | 43 | +11 | 54 | DWDWD |
| 6 |  Celta Vigo | 35 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 49 | 44 | +5 | 50 | WWLLL |
| 7 |  Getafe | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 28 | 36 | -8 | 45 | DLLWL |
| 8 |  Real Sociedad | 35 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 54 | 55 | -1 | 44 | DLDLD |
| 9 |  Athletic Club | 35 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 40 | 51 | -11 | 44 | LWLWL |
| 10 |  Osasuna | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 42 | 45 | -3 | 42 | LLWLD |
| 11 |  Rayo Vallecano | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 35 | 41 | -6 | 42 | WDWLW |
| 12 |  Valencia | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 38 | 50 | -12 | 42 | WLWDL |
| 13 |  Sevilla | 35 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 40 | WWLLW |
| 14 |  Espanyol | 35 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 38 | 53 | -15 | 39 | LLDLL |
| 15 |  Mallorca | 35 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 43 | 52 | -9 | 39 | DWLDW |
| 16 |  Elche | 35 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 46 | 54 | -8 | 39 | DLWWW |
| 17 |  Girona | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 36 | 51 | -15 | 38 | LLLDW |
| 18 |  Alaves | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 41 | 54 | -13 | 37 | DLWLD |
| 19 |  Levante | 35 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 41 | 57 | -16 | 36 | WLDWW |
| 20 |  Oviedo | 35 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 26 | 54 | -28 | 29 | DLLDW |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Atletico Madrid
J. Musso
J. Oblak
Mario de Luis
Salvador Esquivel
Álvaro Moreno
A. Puric
C. Lenglet
D. Hancko
Dani MartÃnez
G. Spina
J. Giménez
Javier Boñar
M. Ruggeri
Marc Pubill
N. Molina
Robin Le Normand
A. Lookman
Alejandro Monserrate
G. Simeone
J. Cardoso
J. Morcillo
Javi Serrano
Julio Díaz del Romo
Koke
Marcos Llorente
O. Vargas
Pablo Barrios
Rodrigo Mendoza
T. Almada
T. Seidu
Álex Baena
A. Griezmann
A. Sørloth
I. Luque
J. Álvarez
N. González
Rayane Belid
Sergio Esteban
Career of J. Cardoso since 2018
2025/2026
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid35Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid31Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid19Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025Real Betis
Real Betis30Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Real Betis
Real Betis17Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Internacional
Internacional59Apps
4Goals
5Assists
Rating
2022/2023Internacional
Internacional39Apps
3Goals
2Assists
Rating
2021/2022Internacional
Internacional34Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Internacional
Internacional21Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020Internacional
Internacional1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid15Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid31Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid19Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025Real Betis
Real Betis28Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Real Betis
Real Betis17Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024Internacional
Internacional23Apps
2Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023Internacional
Internacional24Apps
3Goals
2Assists
Rating
2021/2022Internacional
Internacional27Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Internacional
Internacional13Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2019/2020Internacional
Internacional1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2025
Real Betis
→
Atletico Madrid
Transfer
Real Betis
Atletico Madrid
2024
Internacional
→
Real Betis
€ 6M
Internacional
Real Betis
HONOURS
Concacaf Gold Cup
N/C America
2025
2nd Place
UEFA Conference League
Europe
2024/2025
2nd Place
Concacaf Nations League
N/C America
2023/2024
Winner
Concacaf Nations League
N/C America
2022/2023
Winner
Serie A
Brazil
2022
2nd Place
Gaúcho 1
Brazil
2021
2nd Place
Serie A
Brazil
2020/2021
2nd Place
Copa do Brasil
Brazil
2019
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Apr 29
UEFA Champions LeagueDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
Apr 25
La LigaWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-2
Apr 22
La LigaLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-2
Apr 18
Copa del ReyDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
BIOGRAPHY
A regular presence in Atletico Madrid's squad, J. Cardoso has made his mark in the La Liga through consistent performances. Hailing from Denville, this USA player has climbed the ranks to establish himself in professional football. Operating as a midfielder, his frame of 186 cm and 78 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. His ability to drive forward while maintaining his defensive duties makes him one of the most versatile players in the squad. His arrival at Real Betis in 2024 for € 6M was a statement of intent from a club with serious ambitions. His honours include Concacaf Nations League, achievements that reflect sustained excellence throughout his professional career. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, he has continued to affirm himself as a key member of Atletico Madrid's group. With his technical ability and competitive drive, J. Cardoso has many more chapters to write in his professional story.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May |
Arsenal
|
1-0 | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 2/5 | 0/0 |
| 29 Apr |
Arsenal
|
1-1 | 88 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 4/7 | 0/0 |
| 25 Apr |
Athletic Club
|
3-2 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 5/8 | 0/0 |
| 22 Apr |
Elche
|
3-2 | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 3 | 4/11 | 0/0 |
| 18 Apr |
Real Sociedad
|
2-2 | 42 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 3 | 7/12 | 0/0 |