Cauã Zappelini Joaquim

Cauã Zappelini Joaquim is a 19-year-old central midfielder at Botafogo U20, rated 62.6 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (31.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.02 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Joaquim.

On the season, Joaquim graded 4 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 1.017 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Joaquim, 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 63. At 19 Joaquim is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 23.8 reflects that trajectory.

62.6

Ratingi

a strong, regular top-tier starter

3.9

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

31.1%

Minutes

limited game time

1.02

Def. actions / 90

light defensive volume

Output in context · Botafogo U20 finished 12th of 20 · a mid-table side

1.02

Def. / 90

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Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

1.02 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume across 10 appearances.

Strengths

Ceiling. High potential at just 19 — room to grow into a bigger role.

Watch points

Game time. Only 31.1% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.

Outlook

Rated 62.6 overall — a strong, regular top-tier starter. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.02 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 19 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (99/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow. With this floor already at 19, 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 %31.1%

Available fixtures19 of 19

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 901.017

Player flow

Goal involvements0

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 (~30), then tapers with age. At 19, Joaquim sits on 23.8, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Joaquim's projected Rating — 62.6 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 Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0

Passing

Assists0

Defending

Interceptions5

Blocks1

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards0

Red cards0

Transfer history

Free agent2025/26 – nowFree

Botafogountil 2025/26

About Cauã Zappelini Joaquim

Cauã Zappelini Joaquim is a 19-year-old central midfielder who plays for Botafogo U20, born on March 26, 2007. He is from Brazil.

This season

In the current season, Cauã Zappelini Joaquim has made 10 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 531 minutes.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Cauã Zappelini Joaquim at 62.6 with a Season form score of 3.9. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Cauã Zappelini Joaquim's career has also included time at Botafogo.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.