Matheus Saldanha
Brazil
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Matheus Saldanha 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Matheus Saldanha has appeared in 17 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 802 minutes at an average rating of 6.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 17 | 802 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 6.12 |
 AFC Champions League Two | 6 | 316 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6.81 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7.02 |
| Total | 25 | 1,276 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 6.36 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.22 | 13 |
| Shots | 18 | 2.00 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.70 | 31 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.11 | 23 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.90 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.56 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Key passes | 11 | 1.20 | 61 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.79 | 60 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
Matheus Saldanha has taken 18 shots with 6 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 45 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 28th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Matheus Saldanha has 2 assists and 11 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 115 minutes. Matheus Saldanha has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 123 | 13.80 | 13 |
| Accurate passes | 89 | 10.00 | 13 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.22 | 12 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 41 | 4.60 | 20 |
| Passes (final third) | 13 | 1.46 | 20 |
Matheus Saldanha has completed 89 of 123 passes at 72% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 13th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.56 | 41 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 2.36 | 64 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 6 |
| Duels won | 34 | 3.82 | 20 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.79 | 38 |
| Touches | 263 | 29.50 | 18 |
| Possession lost | 106 | 11.90 | 61 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.11 | 6 |
| Fouls won | 21 | 2.36 | 83 |
| Dispossessed | 26 | 2.92 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Matheus Saldanha completes 5 dribbles at a 24% success rate and wins 34 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.22 | 4 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.11 | 4 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.45 | 30 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 11 | 1.23 | 11 |
| 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 | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Matheus Saldanha makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 401 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 4th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 2.47 | 90 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.45 | 64 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 8 |
| Foul involvements | 43 | 4.83 | 90 |
| 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 |
Matheus Saldanha has committed 22 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly striker (6 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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32 yrs
33 yrs
25 yrs
27 yrsMatheus Saldanha previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 12 | 591 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 5.69 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Champions League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 350 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 19 | 1,503 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 20 | 6.68 |
About Matheus Saldanha
UAE Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Matheus Saldanha has scored 2 assists across 17 appearances (7 starts), totalling 802 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Matheus Saldanha has attempted 18 shots with 6 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matheus Saldanha has created 7 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (24% success rate). Matheus Saldanha has contributed 11 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matheus Saldanha has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 89 from 123 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Matheus Saldanha has won 34 of 120 total duels.
Discipline
Matheus Saldanha has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 21.
About Matheus Saldanha
Matheus Saldanha is a 27-year-old forward playing for Al Wasl in the UAE Pro League, representing Brazil. Matheus Saldanha is left-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 18 August 1999.
Most recent appearance
Matheus Saldanha's most recent match was away at Shabab Al Ahli Dubai on May 24th. Al Wasl lost 0-1. Matheus Saldanha played 15 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- July 13th5-2 winvsKhorfakkan Club(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 24th0-1 lossvsShabab Al Ahli Dubai(15 mins, rating 6.57)
- December 11th0-3 winatKalba(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 29th5-1 winvsDubai United(17 mins, rating 6.47)
- May 24th0-2 lossvsAl Wahda(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Matheus Saldanha and Al Wasl are next in action on February 23rd against Al Nassr in the AFC Champions League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Al Nassr vs Al Wasl match preview.
Teammates at Al Wasl
Matheus Saldanha currently plays alongside Hugo, Dinko Horkas, Suhail Abdulla, Juan Campos, Babacar Bousso, Mehdi Taremi, Yousuf Fahad Mohammad Al Rahma, Brahian Palacios, Rodrigo, Ali Saleh, Fábio Lima, João Alves, Abdullrahman Al Amer, Gabriel Vareta, Mallek Moh Eddin Janeer, Tarek Issaoui, Salem Juma Awad, Renato Júnior, Soufiane Bouftini, Takashi Uchino, Mohamed Ali, Serginho, Yahia Nader, Ridwan Popoola, Sasa Ivkovic, Abdulrahman Saleh, Pedro Malheiro, Abdullah Ahmed, Siaka Sidibe, Leandro Leite, Nicolás Giménez, Adryelson, Matheus Saldanha and Renato Tapia at Al Wasl.