Arthur Melo stats
Brazil
Match-by-match stats
A. Melo
SantosMidfielderBefore the next match
Santos v Bahia, Sunday
What Bahia allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats12 appearances at LCDM against Bahia in their last 20 matches; league average from the Serie A.
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Odds OutliersArthur Melo 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Arthur Melo has appeared in 14 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,002 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 14 | 1,002 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 6.86 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 6 | 296 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 7.13 |
 Copa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8.18 |
| Total | 21 | 1,388 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 15 | 7.00 |
Attacking stats
Arthur Melo has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 334 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 3rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Arthur Melo has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 111 minutes. Arthur Melo has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Arthur Melo has completed 690 of 764 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Arthur Melo completes 3 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 61 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
Arthur Melo makes 10 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 100 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Arthur Melo has committed 10 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at left central midfielder (4) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Santos squad
Everton
30 yrs#7
G. Barbosa30 yrs#9
G. Caballero
25 yrs#17
Moisés30 yrs#21
Á. Barreal
26 yrs#22
B. Rollheiser26 yrs#32
Rony31 yrs#33
M. Xavier19 yrs#47
E. Boer21 yrsAndrey24 yrs
J. Schmidt33 yrs#5A. Melo30 yrs#6
G. Bontempo21 yrs#8
Neymar34 yrs#10
P. Coutinho34 yrs#11
Thaciano31 yrs#16P. Fermino18 yrs#20
C. Oliva
30 yrs#28
Miguelito
22 yrs#30
Lima30 yrs#45G. Henrique21 yrs#48Nadson17 yrs#57
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 13 | 1,088 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 29 | 7.11 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 15 | 942 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 7.02 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 33 | 1,994 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 43 | 7.03 |
 Europa Conference League | 11 | 671 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 7.21 |
 Coppa Italia | 3 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.73 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 20 | 957 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 6.98 |
 Champions League | 6 | 264 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6.92 |
Champions LeagueAbout Arthur Melo
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Arthur Melo has featured across 14 appearances (10 starts), totalling 1002 minutes. Arthur Melo has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Arthur Melo has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (38% success rate). Arthur Melo has contributed 11 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Arthur Melo has registered 10 tackles (6 won), 10 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 690 from 764 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Arthur Melo has won 61 of 97 total duels.
Discipline
Arthur Melo has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 42.
About Arthur Melo
Arthur Melo is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Santos in the Serie A, representing Brazil. Arthur Melo is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 12 August 1996.
Most recent appearance
Arthur Melo's most recent match was away at São Paulo on December 18th. Santos won 1-2. Arthur Melo played 54 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.93.
Recent matches
- December 18th1-2 winatSão Paulo(54 mins, rating 6.93)
- March 12th1-2 winatRemo(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- January 15th4-2 lossatAtlético Mineiro(74 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.16)
- April 26th2-1 winvsCruzeiro(16 mins, rating 6.45)
- November 15th2-0 winvsAtlético Mineiro(27 mins, rating 6.93)
Next fixture
Arthur Melo and Santos are next in action on April 23rd against Bahia in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Santos vs Bahia match preview.
Teammates at Santos
Arthur Melo currently plays alongside Gabriel Bontempo, Nadson, Rodrigo Falcão, Álvaro Barreal, Benjamín Rollheiser, Miguelito, Philippe Coutinho, João Schmidt, Pepê Fermino, Gustavo Henrique, Mateus Xavier, Gabriel Barbosa, Arthur Melo, João Paulo, Diógenes, Rodinei, Enzo Boer, Gabriel Menino, Gabriel Brazão, João Ananias, Everton, Gustavo Caballero, Igor Vinícius, Willian Arão, Neymar, Rony, Gonzalo Escobar, Vinicius Lira, Lucas Veríssimo, Moisés, Thaciano, João Alencar, Luan Peres, Andrey, João Fernandes, Lima, Alexis Duarte and Christian Oliva at Santos.