Lucas Cruz

Lucas Cruz is a 22-year-old central midfielder at Nova Iguaçu, rated 66.8 overall by Field Insider's model. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option this season (44.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.22 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Cruz.

On the season, Cruz graded 27 for current form (age-blind), on 2 goals, 0 assists and 1.219 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Cruz, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 67. At 22 Cruz is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 30.2 reflects that trajectory.

66.8

Ratingi

a strong, regular top-tier starter

26.6

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

44.2%

Minutes

rotation minutes

1.22

Def. actions / 90

light defensive volume

Output in context · Nova Iguaçu finished 6th of 12 · a mid-table side

1.22

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

1.22 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume across 7 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.35 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Ceiling. High potential at just 22 — room to grow into a bigger role.

Watch points

Game time. Only 44.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Defensive numbers. Modest 1.22 defensive actions per 90 for the position.

Outlook

Rated 66.8 overall — a strong, regular top-tier starter. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.22 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 1.9×) with the best seasons likely ahead. With this floor already at 22, the ceiling gets tested by a step up in level — one to track.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %44.2%

Available fixtures13 of 13

Goals / 900.348

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900.348

Defensive actions / 901.219

Player flow

Goal involvements2

Cards / 900

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~32), then tapers with age. At 22, Cruz sits on 30.2, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Cruz's projected Rating — 66.8 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals2

Passing

Assists0

Defending

Tackles3

Interceptions4

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards0

Red cards0

About Lucas Cruz

Lucas Cruz is a 22-year-old central midfielder who plays for Nova Iguaçu, born on May 16, 2004. He is from Brazil.

This season

In the current season, Lucas Cruz has made 7 appearances with 2 goals and 0 assists across 517 minutes, averaging a 6.3 match rating over his last 1 rated games.

Recent matches

February 16, 2025: 0-2 loss away at Fluminense (90 minutes, 6.3 rating)

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Lucas Cruz at 66.8 with a Season form score of 26.6. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Career

Across 3 recorded seasons, Lucas Cruz has totalled 26 club appearances with 5 goals and 0 assists for 1 club. His busiest campaign came in 2026/27, with 12 appearances for Nova Iguaçu.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.