Anselmo
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Match-by-match stats
Anselmo 2025/2026 season stats
As a left striker, Anselmo has appeared in 14 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 642 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.30 | 48 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.42 | 36 |
| Shots | 23 | 3.20 | 85 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 1.70 | 96 |
| Shot accuracy | 52.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 13 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.98 | 93 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 1.12 | 67 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.56 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 42 |
| Key passes | 8 | 1.10 | 47 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.98 | 65 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.42 | 87 |
Anselmo has taken 23 shots with 12 on target (52% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 85th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Anselmo has 1 assist and 8 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 92 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 42nd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 172 | 24.10 | 71 |
| Accurate passes | 126 | 17.70 | 71 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.42 | 65 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.14 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 51 | 7.15 | 69 |
| Passes (final third) | 16 | 2.24 | 61 |
Anselmo has completed 126 of 172 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 1.40 | 82 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 2.38 | 59 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 70 | 9.81 | 95 |
| Aerials won | 33 | 4.63 | 91 |
| Touches | 336 | 47.10 | 73 |
| Possession lost | 106 | 14.86 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.70 | 71 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 1.40 | 75 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 1.96 | 81 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Anselmo completes 10 dribbles at a 59% success rate and wins 70 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 2.52 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.82 | 99 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.42 | 63 |
| Clearances | 5 | 0.70 | 51 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 25 | 3.50 | 69 |
| 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 | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Anselmo makes 18 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.54 | 59 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.28 | 71 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.70 | 65 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 2.94 | 75 |
| 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 |
Anselmo has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly left striker (4 appearances), also at striker (2) and attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Anselmo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 31 | 2,658 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 46 | 7.17 |
 Kings Cup | 2 | 178 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 27 | 2,406 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 54 | 7.08 |
| Kings Cup | 4 | 390 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 7.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 20 | 1,330 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 65 | 7.11 |
About Anselmo
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Anselmo has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 14 appearances (7 starts), totalling 642 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Anselmo has attempted 23 shots with 12 on target, a 52% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Anselmo has created 7 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (59% success rate). Anselmo has contributed 8 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Anselmo has registered 18 tackles (13 won), 3 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 126 from 172 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Anselmo has won 70 of 141 total duels.
Discipline
Anselmo has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 10.
About Anselmo
Anselmo is a 37-year-old midfielder playing for Adelaide United in the A-League Men, representing Brazil. Anselmo is right-footed and wears the number 87 shirt. Born on 20 February 1989.
Most recent appearance
Anselmo's most recent match was away at Auckland on February 15th. Adelaide United lost 0-3. Anselmo played 24 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.63.
Recent matches
- February 15th0-3 lossvsAuckland(24 mins, rating 6.63)
- April 16th1-1 drawatAuckland(90 mins, rating 6.51)
- November 12th1-2 winatMelbourne City(78 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.05)
- June 22nd3-1 winvsMacarthur(44 mins, 2 goals, rating 9.13)
- September 27th1-1 drawatNewcastle Jets(27 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.71)
Teammates at Adelaide United
Anselmo currently plays alongside Sotiri Phillis, Bart Vriends, Jonny Yull, Dylan Pierias, Anselmo, Ethan Cox, Panagiotis Kikianis, Amlani Tatu, Harry Crawford, Feyzo Kasumovic, Ryan White, J. Smits, Fabian Talladira, Malual Nichola, Luke Duzel, Jake Najdovski, Joey Garuccio, Brody Burkitt, Ben Folami, Ajak Riak, Ethan Alagich, Jay Barnett, Juan Muñiz, Vinko Stanisic, Max Vartuli, Craig Goodwin and Ryan Kitto at Adelaide United.