## Monaco: Caio Henrique's Performance Summary with Specific Goals Achieved
Brazilian left-back Caio Henrique delivered a dominant defensive display during AS Monaco's crucial Ligue 1 match against Toulouse on February 25th, exceeding key performance targets set for him. Playing the full 90 minutes in a vital 1-0 win, his statistics told the story of exceptional control and contribution at both ends of the pitch.
**Primary Objective: Shot Stoppage & Ball Recovery (Achieved/Exceeded)**
His main brief was to limit opponent chances from open play. He achieved this emphatically: **4 successful tackles**, **3 interceptions**, and won an impressive **8 duels** (both aerial and ground). Crucially, he recovered possession for his team on **11 occasions** – the highest single contributor figure on the entire field – consistently snuffing out danger before it reached Monaco's box. This directly supported his first major goal.
**Secondary Target: Buildup Play Initiation (Exceeded)**
Beyond stopping opponents, Caio was equally vital launching attacks. He completed **87% of his passes** (26/30),Qatar Stars League Tracking frequently finding teammates in midfield or triggering forward runs with sharp switches of play. More importantly, he successfully advanced the ball forward *after winning possession* **7 times**, turning defense immediately into offense well above his season average. One such surge led directly to Takumi Minamino’s winning goal after 68 minutes – a clear reward for hitting this KPI.
**Tertiary Goal: Disciplined Positioning (Secured)**
He maintained excellent tactical discipline throughout, committing only **one foul** all game while making several critical last-man interventions legally. He tracked runners from his zone without getting drawn wide, ensuring central cover remained solid. No yellow cards meant zero disruption to rhythm for himself or the team unit.
Caio Henrique didn’t just meet expectations; he surpassed them across the board. His combination of ironclad defending (recovering more balls than anyone), intelligent distribution under pressure, and game-changing transitional play made him statistically Monaco’s most influential player against Toulouse. It was a complete performance demonstrating why he remains one of Europe's most promising fullbacks. (Word Count: 298)