Matthew Dos Santos
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Matthew Dos Santos 2026 season stats
As a left back, Matthew Dos Santos has appeared in 14 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 939 minutes at an average rating of 6.56. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.50 | 49 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.29 | 64 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.10 | 48 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.10 | 93 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.20 | 88 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.48 | 67 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.29 | 90 |
Matthew Dos Santos has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 188 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matthew Dos Santos has 0 assists and 12 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 188 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 514 | 49.30 | 51 |
| Accurate passes | 405 | 38.80 | 41 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 2.01 | 51 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.77 | 89 |
| Backward passes | 78 | 7.48 | 66 |
| Passes (final third) | 82 | 7.86 | 85 |
Matthew Dos Santos has completed 405 of 514 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 51st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.19 | 34 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.67 | 50 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 20 |
| Duels won | 26 | 2.49 | 7 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.77 | 18 |
| Touches | 775 | 74.30 | 70 |
| Possession lost | 198 | 18.98 | 99 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 1.15 | 91 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.29 | 13 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.48 | 64 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 1.63 | 89 |
Matthew Dos Santos completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 26 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 1.25 | 29 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.96 | 42 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 1.44 | 73 |
| Clearances | 10 | 0.96 | 1 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 37 | 3.55 | 43 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.38 | 67 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Matthew Dos Santos makes 13 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 72 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 29th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 1.15 | 56 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.10 | 22 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 12.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 1.44 | 34 |
| 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 |
Matthew Dos Santos has committed 12 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (13 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout Matthew Dos Santos
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Matthew Dos Santos has featured across 14 appearances (13 starts), totalling 939 minutes. Matthew Dos Santos has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matthew Dos Santos has created 5 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Matthew Dos Santos has contributed 12 key passes and 55 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matthew Dos Santos has registered 13 tackles (10 won), 15 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 405 from 514 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Matthew Dos Santos has won 26 of 71 total duels.
Discipline
Matthew Dos Santos has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 3.
About Matthew Dos Santos
Matthew Dos Santos is a 18-year-old defender playing for New York RB in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. and wears the number 56 shirt. Born on 5 June 2008.
Most recent appearance
Matthew Dos Santos's most recent match was away at New York City on June 14th. New York RB drew 1-1. Matthew Dos Santos played 69 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- September 23rd1-2 winatSporting KC(0 mins)
- June 14th1-1 drawvsNew York City(69 mins, rating 6.51)
- March 28th3-2 winvsColumbus Crew(46 mins, rating 6.14)
- September 18th1-3 winatChicago Fire(73 mins, rating 6.83)
- February 13th0-2 lossvsDallas(90 mins, rating 6.55)
Next fixture
Matthew Dos Santos and New York RB are next in action on November 21st against Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Philadelphia Union vs New York RB match preview.
Teammates at New York RB
Matthew Dos Santos currently plays alongside Robert Voloder, Nehuén Benedetti, AJ Marcucci, Ronald Donkor, Justin Che, Julian Hall, Tim Parker, Omar Valencia, Cade Cowell, Tobias Szewczyk, Cameron Harper, Adri Mehmeti, Emil Forsberg, Mohammed Sofo, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Gustav Berggren, Juan Mina, Tanner Rosborough, Andy Rojas, Julián Bazán, Matthew Dos Santos, Dylan Nealis, Rafael Mosquera, Aidan Stokes, Ethan Horvath, Roald Mitchell, Jorge Ruvalcaba, Dennis Gjengaar, Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting and John McCarthy at New York RB.