Matheus Pereira stats
Brazil
Match-by-match stats
M. Pereira
CruzeiroMidfielderBefore the next match
Cruzeiro v Remo, Friday
What Remo allow attacking midfielders
Position stats10 appearances at CAM against Remo in their last 20 matches; league average from the Serie A.
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Odds OutliersMatheus Pereira 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Matheus Pereira has appeared in 28 Serie A matches this season, totalling 2,342 minutes at an average rating of 7.51. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 28 | 2,342 | 9 | 6 | 91 | 21 | 7.51 |
 Copa Libertadores | 8 | 695 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 12 | 7.67 |
 Copa do Brasil | 6 | 484 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 5 | 7.52 |
| Total | 42 | 3,521 | 13 | 8 | 130 | 38 | 7.54 |
Attacking stats
Matheus Pereira has taken 74 shots with 25 on target (34% accuracy), scoring 9 goals. That is a shot roughly every 32 minutes. Those shots are worth 8.8 expected goals (xG), 9.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 90th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matheus Pereira has 6 assists and 91 key passes , creating 10 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 35 minutes. Matheus Pereira has set up 97 shots for teammates, worth 7.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Matheus Pereira has completed 1041 of 1238 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 46 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 63rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Matheus Pereira completes 17 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 147 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
Matheus Pereira makes 21 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 112 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 8th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Matheus Pereira has committed 43 fouls and received 11 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.9 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly attacking midfielder (25 appearances), also at right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Cruzeiro squad
B. Rodrigues
29 yrs#9
Marquinhos23 yrs#11
L. Sinisterra
27 yrs#17
K. Jorge24 yrs#19
Wesley21 yrs#20
N. Villarreal21 yrs#22
J. Costa21 yrs#67
K. Kenji
20 yrs#70
G. Pec25 yrs#77
Wanderson32 yrs#94
L. Rodríguez
23 yrs#97
K. Arroyo
20 yrs#99
Z. Lucas18 yrs#5
M. Henrique28 yrs#7
Gerson29 yrs#8M. Pereira30 yrs#10
L. Silva33 yrs#16
L. Romero
32 yrs#29F. Morais18 yrs#38
F. Peralta
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 34 | 2,812 | 7 | 7 | 79 | 41 | 7.44 |
| Copa do Brasil | 8 | 631 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 7.17 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 2 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7.24 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 34 | 2,829 | 8 | 7 | 76 | 21 | 7.06 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 13 | 1,107 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 20 | 7.45 |
| Copa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.04 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 15 | 1,026 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 6 | 7.22 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 10 | 743 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | - |
 Pro League | 7 | 402 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 7.29 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 226 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 7.38 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 21 | 1,375 | 2 | 11 | 42 | 13 | 7.17 |
About Matheus Pereira
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Matheus Pereira has scored 9 goals and 6 assists across 28 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2342 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Matheus Pereira has attempted 74 shots with 25 on target, a 34% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 8.76 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matheus Pereira has created 67 chances including 10 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 17 successful dribbles from 39 attempts (44% success rate). Matheus Pereira has contributed 91 key passes and 146 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matheus Pereira has registered 21 tackles (12 won), 9 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1041 from 1238 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Matheus Pereira has won 147 of 269 total duels.
Discipline
Matheus Pereira has received 11 yellow cards this season, committing 43 fouls and winning 99.
About Matheus Pereira
Matheus Pereira is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Cruzeiro in the Serie A, representing Brazil. Matheus Pereira is left-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 5 May 1996.
Most recent appearance
Matheus Pereira's most recent match was away at Grêmio on April 24th. Cruzeiro won 2-4. Matheus Pereira played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 4 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 8.06.
Recent matches
- April 24th2-4 winatGrêmio(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 8.06)
- June 16th4-2 lossatBragantino(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- October 27th2-0 winvsSão Paulo(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.99)
- August 25th1-3 winatVitória(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.63)
- April 26th2-1 lossatSantos(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.44)
Next fixture
Matheus Pereira and Cruzeiro are next in action on June 16th against Remo in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruzeiro vs Remo match preview.
Teammates at Cruzeiro
Matheus Pereira currently plays alongside Lucas Romero, Wesley, Matheus Pereira, Felipe Morais, João Marcelo, Matheus Henrique, Kauã Moraes, Cássio, Keny Arroyo, Jonathan Jesus, Gerson, Luis Sinisterra, Lucas Silva, Fagner, Fabrizio Peralta, Néiser Villarreal, Gabriel Rojas, Lucas Villalba, Marquinhos, Fabrício Bruno, Gabriel Pec, Matías Viña, Bruno Rodrigues, William, Léo Aragão, Zé Lucas, Kaio Jorge, Kaique Kenji, Otávio Costa, Wanderson, Luciano Rodríguez and João Costa at Cruzeiro.