Matthew Dos Santos
United States
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Matthew Dos Santos 2026 season stats
As a left back, Matthew Dos Santos has appeared in 21 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,426 minutes at an average rating of 6.60. 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 | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.40 | 36 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.19 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.13 | 50 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 89 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 20 | 1.30 | 90 |
| Chances created | 13 | 0.82 | 86 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.38 | 95 |
Matthew Dos Santos has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 238 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matthew Dos Santos has 0 assists and 20 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 110 minutes. Matthew Dos Santos has set up 20 shots for teammates, worth 2.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 811 | 51.20 | 52 |
| Accurate passes | 646 | 40.80 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 1.89 | 49 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 14 | 0.88 | 92 |
| Backward passes | 125 | 7.89 | 69 |
| Passes (final third) | 129 | 8.14 | 89 |
Matthew Dos Santos has completed 646 of 811 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 14 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.50 | 69 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 1.07 | 73 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 43 |
| Duels won | 52 | 3.28 | 29 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 0.88 | 25 |
| Touches | 1209 | 76.30 | 74 |
| Possession lost | 302 | 19.06 | 98 |
| Dribbled past | 17 | 1.07 | 90 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.32 | 18 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.63 | 80 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 1.26 | 87 |
Matthew Dos Santos completes 8 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 52 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 1.58 | 48 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 1.20 | 67 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 1.51 | 77 |
| Clearances | 25 | 1.58 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 56 | 3.53 | 41 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.25 | 53 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Matthew Dos Santos makes 25 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 48th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 1.07 | 53 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.06 | 15 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 17.00 | n/a | 99 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 1.39 | 33 |
| 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 17 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 17 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (20 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Matthew Dos Santos previous seasons
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 21 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1426 minutes. Matthew Dos Santos has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.29 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matthew Dos Santos has created 13 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (47% success rate). Matthew Dos Santos has contributed 20 key passes and 80 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matthew Dos Santos has registered 25 tackles (19 won), 24 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 646 from 811 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Matthew Dos Santos has won 52 of 117 total duels.
Discipline
Matthew Dos Santos has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 5.
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. Matthew Dos Santos is left-footed and wears the number 56 shirt. Born on 5 June 2008.
Most recent appearance
Matthew Dos Santos's most recent match was away at Philadelphia Union on December 6th. New York RB lost 1-3. Matthew Dos Santos played 67 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.04.
Recent matches
- December 6th1-3 lossvsPhiladelphia Union(67 mins, rating 6.04)
- October 7th1-1 drawvsChicago Fire(46 mins, rating 6.41)
- July 21st0-1 lossvsNashville SC(90 mins, rating 7.53)
- August 6th2-1 lossatAtlanta United(79 mins, rating 6.64)
- April 8th3-2 winvsOrlando City(75 mins, rating 6.16)
Next fixture
Matthew Dos Santos and New York RB are next in action on March 17th against Seattle Sounders in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Seattle Sounders vs New York RB match preview.
Teammates at New York RB
Matthew Dos Santos currently plays alongside Rafael Mosquera, Andy Rojas, Emil Forsberg, Tanner Rosborough, Julián Bazán, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, AJ Marcucci, Cade Cowell, Mijahir Jiménez, Julian Hall, Mohammed Sofo, Matthew Dos Santos, Adri Mehmeti, Juan Mina, Robert Voloder, Nehuén Benedetti, Tobias Szewczyk, Cameron Harper, Dylan Nealis, Omar Valencia, Ronald Donkor, Justin Che, Tim Parker, David Ruíz, Ethan Horvath, Jorge Ruvalcaba, John McCarthy, Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting and Devin Padelford at New York RB.