Matthew Grimaldi
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Matthew Grimaldi 2025/2026 season stats
As a right winger, Matthew Grimaldi has appeared in 27 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 985 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. 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 | 0.20 | 28 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.46 | 47 |
| Shots | 34 | 3.10 | 78 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.80 | 32 |
| Shot accuracy | 26.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.22 | n/a | 26 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.18 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.91 | 45 |
| Shots blocked | 15 | 1.37 | 97 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.30 | 87 |
| Key passes | 17 | 1.60 | 84 |
| Chances created | 13 | 1.19 | 81 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.18 | 40 |
Matthew Grimaldi has taken 34 shots with 9 on target (26% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 29 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Matthew Grimaldi has 3 assists and 17 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 76 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 87th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 320 | 29.20 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 241 | 22.00 | 81 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 0.46 | 71 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.73 | 89 |
| Backward passes | 86 | 7.86 | 73 |
| Passes (final third) | 31 | 2.83 | 79 |
Matthew Grimaldi has completed 241 of 320 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 1.37 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 34 | 3.11 | 79 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 55 |
| Duels won | 40 | 3.65 | 21 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.18 | 6 |
| Touches | 540 | 49.30 | 82 |
| Possession lost | 169 | 15.44 | 77 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.37 | 37 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.91 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 1.74 | 67 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Matthew Grimaldi completes 15 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 40 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 1.28 | 57 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.82 | 64 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.73 | 83 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.55 | 39 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 59 | 5.39 | 93 |
| 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 |
Matthew Grimaldi makes 14 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 57th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.73 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.09 | 25 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.18 | 21 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 76 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 1.64 | 21 |
| 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 |
Matthew Grimaldi has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly right winger (3 appearances), also at left winger (2) and left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Matthew Grimaldi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 29 | 1,639 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 35 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 23 | 939 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 20 | 6.11 |
About Matthew Grimaldi
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Matthew Grimaldi has scored 2 goals and 3 assists across 27 appearances (8 starts), totalling 985 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Matthew Grimaldi has attempted 34 shots with 9 on target, a 26% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matthew Grimaldi has created 13 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 15 successful dribbles from 34 attempts (44% success rate). Matthew Grimaldi has contributed 17 key passes and 26 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matthew Grimaldi has registered 14 tackles (9 won), 8 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 241 from 320 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Matthew Grimaldi has won 40 of 102 total duels.
Discipline
Matthew Grimaldi has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 10.
About Matthew Grimaldi
Matthew Grimaldi is a 22-year-old forward playing for Melbourne Victory in the A-League Men, representing Australia. Matthew Grimaldi is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 28 November 2003.
Most recent appearance
Matthew Grimaldi's most recent match was away at Sydney on July 17th. Melbourne Victory lost 0-1. Matthew Grimaldi played 6 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- July 17th0-1 lossvsSydney(6 mins, rating 6.54)
- May 13th0-2 winatWestern Sydney Wanderers(65 mins, rating 6.6)
- June 18th2-2 drawvsNewcastle Jets(25 mins, rating 7.07)
- July 6th2-2 drawatAuckland(74 mins, rating 6.2)
- January 31st0-1 lossvsWellington Phoenix(22 mins, rating 6.65)
Teammates at Melbourne Victory
Matthew Grimaldi currently plays alongside Daniel Graskoski, Juan Mata, Ibrahim Rachidi, Matthew Grimaldi, Brendan Hamill, Xavier Stella, Jack Duncan, William Kengni, Malik Olukhale, Keegan Jelacic, Tom Lockyer, J. Warshawsky, Oliver Dragicevic, Mikey Ghossaini, Philipp Ziereis, Denis Genreau, Charles Nduka, Jordi Valadon, Clarismario, Harrison Shillington, Harrison Sawyer, Nishan Velupillay, Louis D'Arrigo, Joshua Inserra and F. Lino at Melbourne Victory.