Metinho
Republic of the CongoPlayer traits
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Metinho 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Metinho has appeared in 29 Super League matches this season, totalling 2,263 minutes at an average rating of 7.03. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super League 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 29 | 2,263 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 95 | 7.03 |
 Europa League | 5 | 406 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6.92 |
 Champions League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7.18 |
 Super League Play-offs | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.97 |
| Total | 37 | 2,939 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 114 | 7.02 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.20 | 66 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.16 | 39 |
| Shots | 17 | 0.70 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.20 | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Shot conversion | 24.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.67 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.24 | 14 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.20 | 16 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 59 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Key passes | 24 | 1.00 | 36 |
| Chances created | 17 | 0.68 | 48 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.08 | 28 |
Metinho has taken 17 shots with 6 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 133 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 20th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Metinho has 0 assists and 24 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 133 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 15th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1214 | 48.30 | 92 |
| Accurate passes | 1059 | 42.10 | 92 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Long balls won | 55 | 2.19 | 69 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.04 | 13 |
| Backward passes | 155 | 6.16 | 51 |
| Passes (final third) | 138 | 5.49 | 57 |
Metinho has completed 1059 of 1214 passes at 87% 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 | 17 | 0.68 | 44 |
| Dribble attempts | 23 | 0.91 | 27 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 93 |
| Duels won | 177 | 7.04 | 91 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 0.72 | 39 |
| Touches | 1606 | 63.90 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 221 | 8.79 | 10 |
| Dribbled past | 22 | 0.87 | 58 |
| Fouls won | 50 | 1.99 | 85 |
| Dispossessed | 26 | 1.03 | 51 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Metinho completes 17 dribbles at a 74% success rate and wins 177 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 95 | 3.78 | 92 |
| Tackles won | 50 | 1.99 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 0.68 | 33 |
| Clearances | 38 | 1.51 | 58 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 173 | 6.88 | 97 |
| 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 | 33 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Metinho makes 95 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 38 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 24 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 36 | 1.43 | 54 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.28 | 69 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 5.14 | n/a | 51 |
| Foul involvements | 86 | 3.42 | 79 |
| 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 |
Metinho has committed 36 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.1 fouls.
Positions played
Super LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (11 appearances), also at right central midfielder (5) and left defensive midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Metinho previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 12 | 716 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 31 | 6.61 |
 Eredivisie | 11 | 297 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6.83 |
 KNVB Beker | 2 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.10 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 25 | 1,365 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 56 | 7.10 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 26 | 1,875 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Metinho
Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Super League, Metinho has scored 4 goals across 29 appearances (27 starts), totalling 2263 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Metinho has attempted 17 shots with 6 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Metinho has created 17 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 17 successful dribbles from 23 attempts (74% success rate). Metinho has contributed 24 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Metinho has registered 95 tackles (50 won), 17 interceptions, and 38 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1059 from 1214 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Metinho has won 177 of 290 total duels.
Discipline
Metinho has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 36 fouls and winning 50.
About Metinho
Metinho is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Basel in the Super League, representing Republic of the Congo. Metinho is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 23 April 2003.
Most recent appearance
Metinho's most recent match was away at St. Gallen on December 12th. Basel lost 1-3. Metinho played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 5 tackles with a match rating of 7.25.
Recent matches
- December 12th1-3 lossvsSt. Gallen(90 mins, rating 7.25)
- December 30th3-0 lossatYoung Boys(63 mins, rating 6.6)
- July 19th3-1 winvsThun(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.84)
- May 19th0-2 lossvsSion(90 mins, rating 7.08)
- March 20th3-1 lossatThun(90 mins, rating 6.86)
Next fixture
Metinho and Basel are next in action on March 31st against Servette in the Super League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Servette vs Basel match preview.
Teammates at Basel
Metinho currently plays alongside Albian Ajeti, Kevin Rüegg, Keigo Tsunemoto, Asane Sow, Akpe Victory, Jonas Omlin, Léo Leroy, Becir Omeragic, Bennett Hoch, Evann Senaya, Nicolas Vouilloz, Kaio Eduardo, Jonas Harder, Coleen Louis, Moussa Cissé, Mirko Salvi, Ludwig Malachowski Thorell, Flavius Daniliuc, Zan Celar, Gabriel Sigua, Xherdan Shaqiri, Giacomo Koloto, Metinho, Marin Soticek, Adriano Onyegbule, Renato Widmer D'Autilia, Djordje Jovanovic, Philip Otele, Kazeem Olaigbe and Andrej Bacanin at Basel.