Arthur Melo
Brazil
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Arthur Melo 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Arthur Melo has appeared in 10 Serie A matches this season, totalling 807 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 10 | 807 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6.90 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 4 | 195 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 7.18 |
 Copa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8.18 |
| Total | 15 | 1,092 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 7.06 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.30 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.11 | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.22 | 25 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.90 | 41 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.67 | 44 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.11 | 50 |
Arthur Melo has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 269 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 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 135 minutes. Arthur Melo has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 25th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 573 | 63.90 | 92 |
| Accurate passes | 520 | 58.00 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Long balls won | 40 | 4.46 | 98 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.11 | 33 |
| Backward passes | 81 | 9.03 | 79 |
| Passes (final third) | 86 | 9.59 | 89 |
Arthur Melo has completed 520 of 573 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 92nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.33 | 22 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.67 | 22 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 49 | 5.46 | 73 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.67 | 50 |
| Touches | 682 | 76.10 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 74 | 8.25 | 30 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 1.00 | 67 |
| Fouls won | 32 | 3.57 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.89 | 49 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Arthur Melo completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 49 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 0.89 | 12 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.45 | 13 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.89 | 48 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.00 | 40 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 52 | 5.80 | 93 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Arthur Melo makes 8 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 101 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 12th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.89 | 10 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.11 | 22 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.11 | 72 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 79 |
| Foul involvements | 40 | 4.46 | 89 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Arthur Melo has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Arthur Melo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 13 | 1,088 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 29 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 15 | 942 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 7.02 |
| 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 |
| 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 10 appearances (8 starts), totalling 807 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 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (50% success rate). Arthur Melo has contributed 8 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Arthur Melo has registered 8 tackles (4 won), 8 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 520 from 573 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Arthur Melo has won 49 of 78 total duels.
Discipline
Arthur Melo has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 32.
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. Born on 12 August 1996.
Most recent appearance
Arthur Melo's most recent match was away at Corinthians on June 9th. Santos lost 1-3. Arthur Melo played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.79.
Recent matches
- June 9th1-3 lossvsCorinthians(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- August 28th2-2 drawvsMontevideo City Torque(44 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.4)
- June 11th3-2 winvsSantos(44 mins, rating 6.98)
- January 6th0-0 drawatPalestino(44 mins, rating 6.93)
- March 5th1-0 winvsCoritiba(89 mins, rating 7.23)
Next fixture
Arthur Melo and Santos are next in action on May 17th against São Paulo in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the São Paulo vs Santos match preview.
Teammates at Santos
Arthur Melo currently plays alongside Gustavo Caballero, João Ananias, Rodinei, Benjamín Rollheiser, João Schmidt, Rodrigo Falcão, Pepê Fermino, Enzo Boer, Diógenes, Gabriel Brazão, Arthur Melo, Álvaro Barreal, Gustavo Henrique, Miguelito, Gabriel Bontempo, Mateus Xavier, Gabriel Barbosa, João Paulo, Gabriel Menino, Igor Vinícius, Willian Arão, Neymar, Gonzalo Escobar, Rony, Vinicius Lira, João Alencar, Moisés, Lucas Veríssimo, Thaciano, Luan Peres, João Fernandes, Alexis Duarte and Christian Oliva at Santos.