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Anselmo
Adelaide UnitedMidfielderBefore the next match
Sydney v Adelaide United, Sunday
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Position stats11 appearances at CAM against Sydney in their last 20 matches; league average from the A-League Men.
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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.
Attacking stats
Anselmo has taken 23 shots with 12 on target (52% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 28 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). 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. Anselmo has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 42nd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
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
Anselmo completes 10 dribbles at a 59% success rate and wins 70 duels .
Defending stats
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
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
Adelaide United squad
C. Goodwin
34 yrs#11
B. Folami27 yrs#17J. Najdovski21 yrs#18J. Brazete20 yrs#21M. Smith
19 yrs#27B. Burkitt20 yrs#35J. Garuccio19 yrs#65A. Tatu18 yrs#74
A. Riak
25 yrs
J. Muñiz
34 yrs#10
J. Yull21 yrs#12
J. Barnett25 yrs#14L. Duzel24 yrs#23R. White21 yrs#44E. Alagich22 yrs#55Anselmo
37 yrs#87
35 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 2 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.47 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.69 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| 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. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
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 BG Pathum United on April 30th. Adelaide United won 1-2. Anselmo played 85 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- April 30th1-2 winatBG Pathum United(85 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.37)
- May 29th3-0 winvsWofoo Tai Po(23 mins, rating 6.57)
- January 18th0-2 lossvsCông an Hà Nội(24 mins, rating 6.5)
- February 15th0-3 lossvsAuckland(24 mins, rating 6.63)
- April 16th1-1 drawatAuckland(90 mins, rating 6.51)
Next fixture
Anselmo and Adelaide United are next in action on October 6th against Sydney in the A-League Men. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sydney vs Adelaide United match preview.
Teammates at Adelaide United
Anselmo currently plays alongside Amlani Tatu, Denver Minster, Ethan Cox, Ethan Alagich, Jay Barnett, Luke Duzel, Panagiotis Kikianis, Joey Garuccio, Dylan Pierias, Jonny Yull, Vinko Stanisic, Ryan White, Feyzo Kasumovic, Mitchell Smith, Brody Burkitt, Fabian Talladira, Ben Folami, Ajak Riak, Juan Muñiz, Jake Najdovski, Israel Monga, Bart Vriends, Jacob Brazete, Joshua Smits, Sotiri Phillis, Harry Crawford, Anselmo, Craig Goodwin, Max Vartuli and Ryan Kitto at Adelaide United.