Jay Matete
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Jay Matete 2024/2025 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Jay Matete has appeared in 34 League One matches this season, totalling 1,809 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 34 | 1,809 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 56 | 6.96 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 213 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.04 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 38 | 2,112 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 59 | 6.78 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.20 | 52 |
| Shots | 26 | 1.30 | 57 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.30 | 44 |
| Shot accuracy | 23.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 88 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.60 | 70 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.35 | 37 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 77 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 18 |
| Key passes | 24 | 1.20 | 65 |
| Chances created | 19 | 0.95 | 70 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 30 |
Jay Matete has taken 26 shots with 6 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 70 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 57th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Jay Matete has 1 assist and 24 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 95 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 922 | 45.90 | 83 |
| Accurate passes | 811 | 40.30 | 89 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Long balls won | 26 | 1.29 | 45 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.30 | 45 |
| Backward passes | 189 | 9.40 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 73 | 3.63 | 35 |
Jay Matete has completed 811 of 922 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 24 | 1.19 | 87 |
| Dribble attempts | 46 | 2.29 | 82 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 59 |
| Duels won | 141 | 7.01 | 93 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 0.80 | 21 |
| Touches | 1293 | 64.30 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 164 | 8.16 | 12 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 0.75 | 53 |
| Fouls won | 47 | 2.34 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 25 | 1.24 | 65 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 0.40 | 86 |
Jay Matete completes 24 dribbles at a 52% success rate and wins 141 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (21st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 56 | 2.79 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 35 | 1.74 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 0.80 | 54 |
| Clearances | 28 | 1.39 | 49 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 95 | 4.73 | 81 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Jay Matete makes 56 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 28 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 1.29 | 56 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.40 | 91 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Fouls per card | 3.25 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 73 | 3.63 | 88 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Jay Matete has committed 26 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right central midfielder (10 appearances), also at left central midfielder (5) and central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Jay Matete previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 6 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.52 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 6 | 253 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 5.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 19 | 854 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 37 | 6.95 |
 Championship | 8 | 159 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6.73 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 36 | 2,651 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 76 | 6.73 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.83 |
About Jay Matete
League One 2024/2025 season
This season in the League One, Jay Matete has scored 3 goals and 1 assist across 34 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1809 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Jay Matete has attempted 26 shots with 6 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jay Matete has created 19 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 24 successful dribbles from 46 attempts (52% success rate). Jay Matete has contributed 24 key passes and 16 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jay Matete has registered 56 tackles (35 won), 16 interceptions, and 28 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 811 from 922 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Jay Matete has won 141 of 255 total duels.
Discipline
Jay Matete has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 47.
About Jay Matete
Jay Matete is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Milton Keynes Dons in the League One, representing England. Jay Matete is right-footed and wears the number 28 shirt. Born on 11 February 2001.
Most recent appearance
Jay Matete's most recent match was away at Crawley Town on January 31st. Milton Keynes Dons drew 0-0. Jay Matete played 37 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- January 31st0-0 drawvsCrawley Town(37 mins, rating 6.45)
- April 30th1-0 winvsNewport County(13 mins, rating 6.21)
- March 1st2-3 winatCheltenham Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 17th2-2 drawatGrimsby Town(6 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.55)
- August 2nd1-0 winvsBristol Rovers(46 mins, rating 6.72)
Next fixture
Jay Matete and Milton Keynes Dons are next in action on May 7th against Norwich City in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Norwich City vs Milton Keynes Dons match preview.
Teammates at Milton Keynes Dons
Jay Matete currently plays alongside Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Liam Kelly, Curtis Nelson, G. Jones, C. Goode, Jack Sanders, Ben Wiles, Cohen Bramall, Alex Gilbey, Ryan Wintle, Craig MacGillivray, Connal Trueman, Daniel Crowley, Kane Wilson, Will Collar, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, Callum Tripp, Charlie Waller, Jay Matete, Callum Paterson, Marvin Ekpiteta, Dan Barlaser, Sebastian Stacey and A. Collins at Milton Keynes Dons.