At the age of 26, the Brazilian right midfielder Matheusinho from Criciuma emerges as an impressive figure in the Série A. Despite floating among central and wing positions, his style is defined by a blend of robust attacking prowess and decent retention abilities. His goal efficiency rests in the top 10% of his contemporaries—a fact made even more remarkable by his unparalleled scoring frequency per 90 minutes which sits at 100%. He presents a consistent threat to defenses with a percentile of 86.67% on goal threats, accompanied by a strikingly high chance creation score at 73.33%.
His passing, both in terms of accuracy and progression, is commendable as well, with a standout progressive passing ranking in the top 7% of his peers. Matheusinho also thrives in crossing and dribbling, each at a remarkable 90th percentile. There is room for improvement in ball recovery and progressive carrying, which come in at lower percentiles. His tendency to be dispossessed is a notable weakness with a percentile of 76.67. Despite this, Matheusinho is a highly efficient, versatile player, able to create and finish in an enviable manner, and his performances can only bode well for the future for both him and Criciuma.
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In the 2024 season, Matheusinho took 15 shots, scoring 4 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 2.03, averaging 0.14 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 8 shots. A 12.5% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 2 goals from 6 shots. A 33.33% conversion rate. 0.15 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 100.0% conversion rate. 0.43 xG per shot.
