Matheus Araújo
Brazil
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Matheus Araújo 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Matheus Araújo has appeared in 17 Serie B matches this season, totalling 851 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie B 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 17 | 851 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 6.79 |
 Copa do Brasil | 3 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.66 |
| Total | 20 | 1,032 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 6.77 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.21 | 62 |
| Shots | 24 | 2.50 | 83 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.80 | 83 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 69 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.21 | 80 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.74 | 62 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.95 | 92 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 9 | 1.00 | 45 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.74 | 34 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.21 | 65 |
Matheus Araújo has taken 24 shots with 8 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 35 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.4 expected goals (xG), 2.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matheus Araújo has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 122 minutes. Matheus Araújo has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 287 | 30.40 | 31 |
| Accurate passes | 231 | 24.40 | 29 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 1.37 | 32 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.32 | 54 |
| Backward passes | 54 | 5.71 | 41 |
| Passes (final third) | 39 | 4.12 | 31 |
Matheus Araújo has completed 231 of 287 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 31st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.63 | 57 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 1.16 | 53 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 63 |
| Duels won | 43 | 4.55 | 54 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 1.06 | 69 |
| Touches | 442 | 46.70 | 27 |
| Possession lost | 110 | 11.63 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.53 | 34 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 1.80 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.95 | 62 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.53 | 34 |
Matheus Araújo completes 6 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 43 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.06 | 27 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.74 | 37 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.63 | 38 |
| Clearances | 8 | 0.85 | 35 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 25 | 2.64 | 9 |
| 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 | 35 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Matheus Araújo makes 10 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 85 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.06 | 21 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.63 | 97 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.21 | 78 |
| Fouls per card | 1.67 | n/a | 17 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 2.86 | 40 |
| 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 |
Matheus Araújo has committed 10 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.7 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly attacking midfielder (5 appearances), also at left winger (4) and left attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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31 yrs
Matheus Araújo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 11 | 272 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 16 | 573 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 6.85 |
| Copa do Brasil | 5 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.61 |
 Copa Libertadores | 3 | 141 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.17 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 3 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6.73 |
About Matheus Araújo
Serie B 2026 season
This season in the Serie B, Matheus Araújo has scored 2 goals across 17 appearances (10 starts), totalling 851 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Matheus Araújo has attempted 24 shots with 8 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.35 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matheus Araújo has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (55% success rate). Matheus Araújo has contributed 9 key passes and 20 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matheus Araújo has registered 10 tackles (7 won), 6 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 231 from 287 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Matheus Araújo has won 43 of 86 total duels.
Discipline
Matheus Araújo has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 17.
About Matheus Araújo
Matheus Araújo is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Ceará in the Serie B, representing Brazil. Matheus Araújo is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 22 May 2002.
Most recent appearance
Matheus Araújo's most recent match was away at Vila Nova on June 9th. Ceará lost 2-0. Matheus Araújo played 44 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.64.
Recent matches
- June 9th2-0 lossatVila Nova(44 mins, rating 6.64)
- December 4th1-0 lossatNáutico(28 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.61)
- January 31st1-3 lossvsCuiabá(23 mins, rating 6.54)
- September 11th2-0 winvsPonte Preta(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 29th3-4 winatSão Bernardo(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Matheus Araújo and Ceará are next in action on November 12th against Sport Recife in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Ceará vs Sport Recife match preview.
Teammates at Ceará
Matheus Araújo currently plays alongside Lucas Mugni, Luiz Otávio, Pedro Gilmar, Vina, Éder, Luiz Otávio, Júlio, Kauã, Sánchez, Gustavo Prado, Lenny Lobato, Melk, João Gabriel de Sousa Sacramento, Renzo López, Matheus Nogueira, Thalisson, Nicolás Ferreira, Wendel, Sávio, Giovanni Pavani, Bryan Borges, Zanocelo, Richard, Rafael Ramos, Richardson, Matheus Araújo and Lucca at Ceará.