Previous match
Champions League
3rd Qualifying Round
Olympique Lyonnais
3 - 0
L
Sparta Praha
John Mercado
Sparta Praha
Contract until: 30 Jun 2029
Ecuador U23
About Us
John Mercado is a professional footballer known for consistent performances across competitions. He has played 48 matches, scoring 5 goals and providing 1 assists, contributing in both attack and defense.
He has gained experience across multiple football leagues and tournaments, improving his overall performance in game. With an average rating of 6.89, he shows steady and reliable form.
His performances are often featured in football previews, highlighting his match impact. Explore full stats, recent matches, and career details below.
Career overview
Appearances
48
Clean sheets
14
Goals conceded
57
Assists
1
Minutes played
3,076
Yellow cards
4
Champions League
Olympique Lyonnais
Sparta Praha
Summary (recent months)
Monthly average rating
Season statistics
-
2026/2027 · Champions League · Sparta Praha
-
2025/2026 · Europa Conference League · Sparta Praha
-
2024/2025 · Liga Portugal · AVS
-
2026 · WC Qualification South America · Ecuador
Champions League
Sparta Praha
Appearances
2
Lineups
2
Minutes played
164
Goals
1
Average rating
6.80
Wins
1
Losses
1
Goals
1
Shots
4
Shots on target
1
Shots off target
3
Successful dribbles
3
Dribble attempts
6
Key passes
2
Big chances created
1
Big chances missed
1
Tackles
1
Interceptions
1
Clearances
4
Duels won
9
Total duels
21
Aerials won
4
Dribbled past
2
Passes
29
Accurate passes
18
Pass accuracy %
62.07
Long balls
2
Crosses
6
Accurate crosses
2
Cross accuracy %
33.33
Key passes
2
Goals conceded
4
Fouls
1
Fouls drawn
1
Offsides
3
Europa Conference League
Sparta Praha
Appearances
9
Lineups
4
Minutes played
431
Goals
1
Average rating
6.71
Wins
4
Draws
1
Losses
4
Goals
1
Shots
6
Shots on target
1
Shots off target
3
Successful dribbles
7
Dribble attempts
21
Key passes
5
Tackles
11
Interceptions
3
Clearances
3
Duels won
26
Total duels
58
Aerials won
4
Dribbled past
2
Passes
136
Accurate passes
111
Pass accuracy %
81.62
Long balls
10
Long balls won
5
Crosses
15
Accurate crosses
4
Cross accuracy %
26.67
Key passes
5
Clean sheets
4
Goals conceded
6
Fouls
6
Fouls drawn
5
Liga Portugal
AVS
Appearances
33
Lineups
28
Minutes played
2,372
Goals
3
Assists
1
Average rating
6.97
Wins
5
Draws
12
Losses
16
Goals
3
Assists
1
Shots
48
Shots on target
8
Shots off target
30
Penalties scored
0
Penalties missed
0
Successful dribbles
55
Dribble attempts
113
Key passes
30
Big chances created
14
Big chances missed
6
Tackles
39
Interceptions
15
Clearances
27
Blocked shots
5
Duels won
160
Total duels
329
Aerials won
54
Dribbled past
20
Passes
482
Accurate passes
347
Pass accuracy %
71.99
Long balls
29
Long balls won
15
Crosses
89
Accurate crosses
17
Cross accuracy %
19.10
Key passes
30
Assists
1
Clean sheets
8
Goals conceded
46
Fouls
30
Fouls drawn
13
Offsides
10
Yellow cards
3
WC Qualification South America
Ecuador
Appearances
4
Lineups
1
Minutes played
109
Average rating
6.64
Wins
3
Losses
1
Shots
4
Shots off target
3
Successful dribbles
2
Dribble attempts
3
Tackles
2
Clearances
1
Duels won
6
Total duels
13
Aerials won
2
Dribbled past
1
Passes
19
Accurate passes
18
Pass accuracy %
94.74
Long balls
2
Long balls won
2
Crosses
2
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded
1
Fouls
4
Yellow cards
1
Competition statistics
Career totals by competition
| Competition | Seasons | Apps | Min | CS | Saves | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Champions League
|
2026/2027 | 2 | 164 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
|
Europa Conference League
|
2025/2026 | 9 | 431 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
|
Liga Portugal
|
2024/2025 | 33 | 2,372 | 8 | 0 | 1 | |
|
WC Qualification South America
|
2026 | 4 | 109 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Transfer history
-
31 Dec 2022
Undisclosed
-
30 Jan 2023
Undisclosed
-
19 Jul 2022
Undisclosed
-
11 Aug 2025
€3.0M
AVS
Sparta Praha
-
1 Jul 2023
Undisclosed
AVS
Trophies
-
Competition Sparta Praha
-
Competition
-
Competition
Team history
-
Ecuador U23 National Present#7
-
Sparta Praha 11 Aug 2025 – 30 Jun 2029#17
Matches
| # | Date | Competition | Match | Score | Result | Min | G | A | YC | RC | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Aug 2026 |
Champions League
|
Olympique Lyonnais
vs
Sparta Praha
|
3 - 0 | L | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 04 Aug 2026 |
Champions League
|
Sparta Praha
vs
Olympique Lyonnais
|
2 - 1 | W | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 19 Mar 2026 |
Europa Conference League
|
Sparta Praha
vs
AZ
|
0 - 4 | L | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 12 Mar 2026 |
Europa Conference League
|
AZ
vs
Sparta Praha
|
2 - 1 | L | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
