CM
Mateus Gonçalo Espanha Fernandes
CM · Midfielder · Box-to-box midfielder
21y·🇵🇹Portugal
Apps29
Min2,404
G3P67
A3P68
xG2.6P68
xA2.5P68
Rating7.14
Form
LWDLW
Strong sampleProspect (≤22)
Attributes
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.3
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.2.46
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.29
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.87%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.143
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.82
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.30
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.11
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.55.0%
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.23
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.32
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.31
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.14
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.5
Radar
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Midfielder · Box-to-box midfielder
A defensively dominant midfielder who excels at breaking up opposition play. Reliable in possession with the ability to progress play through passing and carrying. Development note: at 21, there is significant room for growth and adaptation.
outstanding tacklesoutstanding pass accuracystrong blocksstrong duels won %
A high-upside young midfielder with clear strengths to develop further.