Nemanja Matic
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Match-by-match stats
Nemanja Matic 2025/2026 season stats
As a central midfielder, Nemanja Matic has appeared in 34 Serie A matches this season, totalling 2,669 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.07 | 26 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.40 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.10 | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 51 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.13 | 7 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.10 | 9 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 19 |
| Key passes | 20 | 0.70 | 25 |
| Chances created | 20 | 0.67 | 32 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 18 |
Nemanja Matic has taken 11 shots with 4 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 243 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 7th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nemanja Matic has 1 assist and 20 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 133 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1721 | 58.00 | 87 |
| Accurate passes | 1488 | 50.20 | 85 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Long balls won | 106 | 3.57 | 92 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.03 | 52 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.10 | 25 |
| Backward passes | 193 | 6.51 | 39 |
| Passes (final third) | 239 | 8.06 | 85 |
Nemanja Matic has completed 1488 of 1721 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 13 | 0.44 | 34 |
| Dribble attempts | 26 | 0.88 | 27 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 50 |
| Duels won | 124 | 4.18 | 38 |
| Aerials won | 33 | 1.11 | 62 |
| Touches | 2064 | 69.60 | 81 |
| Possession lost | 322 | 10.86 | 49 |
| Dribbled past | 26 | 0.88 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 39 | 1.32 | 58 |
| Dispossessed | 24 | 0.81 | 36 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 0.81 | 20 |
Nemanja Matic completes 13 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 124 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 1.45 | 32 |
| Tackles won | 29 | 0.98 | 49 |
| Interceptions | 28 | 0.94 | 68 |
| Clearances | 47 | 1.58 | 70 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 164 | 5.53 | 90 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.03 | 71 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.07 | 67 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Nemanja Matic makes 43 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 47 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 62 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 32nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 0.81 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.24 | 63 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Fouls per card | 3.43 | n/a | 14 |
| Foul involvements | 63 | 2.12 | 30 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Nemanja Matic has committed 24 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.4 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly central midfielder (31 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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27 yrsNemanja Matic previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 29 | 2,028 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 42 | 7.00 |
 Europa League | 8 | 428 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.79 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 28 | 2,287 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 36 | 7.21 |
| Europa League | 6 | 437 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 7.57 |
| Coupe de France | 4 | 304 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 35 | 1,837 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 47 | 7.06 |
| Europa League | 13 | 1,143 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 30 | 7.28 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 23 | 1,392 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 31 | 6.91 |
 Champions League | 8 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5.03 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7.34 |
Premier League
Champions LeagueAbout Nemanja Matic
Serie A 2025/2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Nemanja Matic has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 34 appearances (31 starts), totalling 2669 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nemanja Matic has attempted 11 shots with 4 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nemanja Matic has created 20 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 13 successful dribbles from 26 attempts (50% success rate). Nemanja Matic has contributed 20 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nemanja Matic has registered 43 tackles (29 won), 28 interceptions, and 47 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1488 from 1721 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Nemanja Matic has won 124 of 228 total duels.
Discipline
Nemanja Matic has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 39.
About Nemanja Matic
Nemanja Matic is a 37-year-old midfielder playing for Sassuolo in the Serie A, representing Serbia. Nemanja Matic is left-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 1 August 1988.
Most recent appearance
Nemanja Matic's most recent match was away at Parma on February 26th. Sassuolo lost 1-0. Nemanja Matic played 25 minutes with a match rating of 6.49.
Recent matches
Teammates at Sassuolo
Nemanja Matic currently plays alongside Jay Idzes, Nicholas Pierini, Justin Kumi, Filippo Missori, Arijanet Murić, Cas Odenthal, Sebastian Walukiewicz, Domenico Berardi, Alessandro Di Bitonto, Tommaso Macchioni, Patrick Nuamah, Cristian Volpato, Armand Laurienté, Borna Knezovic, Kristian Thorstvedt, Daniel Boloca, Kevin Leone, Stefano Turati, Giorgio Vezzosi, Nemanja Matic, Yeferson Paz, Agustín Álvarez, Kevin Bruno, Andrea Ghion, Luca D'Andrea, Edoardo Iannoni, Luca Lipani, Flavio Russo, Fabrizio Caligara, Ismaël Koné, Simone Cinquegrano, Fali Candé, Riccardo Ciervo, Laurs Skjellerup, Samuele Mulattieri, Andrea Pinamonti, Gioele Zacchi, Josh Doig, Janis Antiste, Edoardo Pieragnolo and Luca Moro at Sassuolo.