Matheus Saldanha stats
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M. Saldanha
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Al Nassr v Al Wasl, Mon 26 Oct
What Al Nassr allow strikers
Position stats16 appearances at ST against Al Nassr in their last 20 matches; league average from the Pro League.
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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.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2025/2026.
| 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
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
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
Matheus Saldanha completes 5 dribbles at a 24% success rate and wins 34 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
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
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
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Al Wasl squad
A. Saleh
26 yrs#7
M. Taremi
34 yrs#9
Serginho
25 yrs#19M. Saldanha
27 yrs#20
B. Palacios
23 yrs#30L. Leite26 yrs#77R. Júnior24 yrs#96R. Popoola19 yrs#5S. Sidibe
23 yrs#6
Y. Nader28 yrs#8
F. Lima33 yrs#10
R. Tapia
31 yrs#13
C. Puertas
28 yrs#21N. Giménez30 yrs#31
32 yrs
25 yrs
27 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| 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 | - |
 Champions League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Champions League2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 350 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022
| 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 at home against Al Ahli on July 17th. Al Wasl lost 1-3. Matheus Saldanha played 11 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.41.
Recent matches
- June 19th0-2 winatBani Yas(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 17th1-3 lossvsAl Ahli(11 mins, rating 6.41)
- February 19th2-1 lossatAl-Qadsiah(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 16th2-2 drawatAl Ain(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 13th5-2 winvsKhorfakkan Club(0 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 Fábio Lima, Dinko Horkas, Hugo, Mehdi Taremi, Rodrigo, Suhail Abdulla, Ali Saleh, Soufiane Bouftini, Renato Júnior, Brahian Palacios, Gabriel Vareta, Cameron Puertas, Mohamed Ali, Serginho, Yahia Nader, Takashi Uchino, Ridwan Popoola, Sasa Ivkovic, Abdulrahman Saleh, Pedro Malheiro, Siaka Sidibe, Leandro Leite, Nicolás Giménez, Adryelson, Matheus Saldanha and Renato Tapia at Al Wasl.