CM
Mathieu Valbuena
CM · Midfielder · Central midfielder
41y·🇫🇷France·167cm
Apps32
Min1,696
G3
A1
xG2.6
xA0.8
Rating6.63
Form
LWDLW
Strong sampleVeteran (34+)
Attributes
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.1
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.0.82
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.31
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.57
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.9
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.2
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.40.5%
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.17
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.24
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.21
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.3
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.2.64
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.7
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.3
Radar
vs. Midfielders across domestic leagues, 2024/25
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Role Suitability
Playmaker
Box-to-Box
Deep-lying Playmaker