ratings updated 20 Aug 2026
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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Botafogo.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1247 | 6.6 |
 CONMEBOL Libertadores | 4 | 1 | 0 | 360 | 7.18 |
 CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 4 | 0 | 1 | 326 | 7.35 |
 Carioca - 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 203 | 7 |
 Copa Do Brasil | 2 | 1 | 0 | 75 | 7.6 |
 Carioca A2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Scout report
Alex Telles is a 33-year-old central midfielder at Botafogo, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 3 assists in 21 appearances, a Season grade of 50, top 3% of Serie A central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 29.5, ranking 235th of 311 in the Serie A. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (81.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.3 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Telles.
Judged on this season alone, Telles graded 50 — a standout campaign that ranks top 4% of the 65 central midfielders in the Serie A, on 3 goals, 3 assists and 2.301 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 25 → 50). Across the 7 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 30, 51st of 65 of the 65 central midfielders in the Serie A. At 33 Telles is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 8.2 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Telles is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Botafogo finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.3 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 21 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 81.3% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.32 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 29.5, Telles carries the 51st-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Serie A of 65. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.3 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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