Matheus Pereira
Brazil
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Matheus Pereira 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Matheus Pereira has appeared in 22 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,802 minutes at an average rating of 7.44. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A 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 A | 22 | 1,802 | 6 | 3 | 70 | 14 | 7.44 |
 Copa Libertadores | 8 | 695 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 12 | 7.67 |
 Copa do Brasil | 6 | 484 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 5 | 7.52 |
| Total | 36 | 2,981 | 10 | 5 | 109 | 31 | 7.50 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 0.30 | 86 |
| Goal involvements | 9 | 0.45 | 81 |
| Shots | 55 | 2.70 | 87 |
| Shots on target | 17 | 0.80 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.35 | n/a | 69 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.20 | 80 |
| Shots off target | 23 | 1.15 | 91 |
| Shots blocked | 15 | 0.75 | 81 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 63 |
| Key passes | 70 | 3.50 | 98 |
| Chances created | 48 | 2.40 | 94 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.35 | 85 |
Matheus Pereira has taken 55 shots with 17 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. Those shots are worth 4.6 expected goals (xG), 5.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matheus Pereira has 3 assists and 70 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 38 minutes. Matheus Pereira has set up 73 shots for teammates, worth 5.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 63rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 897 | 44.80 | 59 |
| Accurate passes | 742 | 37.10 | 58 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 31 | 1.55 | 39 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 38 | 1.90 | 95 |
| Backward passes | 217 | 10.84 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 131 | 6.54 | 62 |
Matheus Pereira has completed 742 of 897 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 38 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 59th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 13 | 0.65 | 49 |
| Dribble attempts | 29 | 1.45 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 38 |
| Duels won | 118 | 5.89 | 80 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.45 | 28 |
| Touches | 1331 | 66.50 | 71 |
| Possession lost | 320 | 15.98 | 87 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.65 | 30 |
| Fouls won | 82 | 4.10 | 98 |
| Dispossessed | 27 | 1.35 | 78 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Matheus Pereira completes 13 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 118 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (28th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 0.70 | 6 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.50 | 16 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.40 | 16 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.20 | 2 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 68 | 3.40 | 22 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 64 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Matheus Pereira makes 14 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 129 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 34 | 1.70 | 61 |
| Yellow cards | 9 | 0.45 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.25 | 90 |
| Fouls per card | 3.78 | n/a | 30 |
| Foul involvements | 116 | 5.79 | 98 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Matheus Pereira has committed 34 fouls and received 9 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.8 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly attacking midfielder (19 appearances), also at right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Z. Lucas18 yrs#5
M. Henrique28 yrs#7
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L. Silva33 yrs#16
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Matheus Pereira previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 15 | 1,026 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 6 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 10 | 743 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Pro League | 7 | 402 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 7.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 226 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 7.38 |
| 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 6 goals and 3 assists across 22 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1802 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Matheus Pereira has attempted 55 shots with 17 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 4.60 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matheus Pereira has created 48 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 13 successful dribbles from 29 attempts (45% success rate). Matheus Pereira has contributed 70 key passes and 119 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matheus Pereira has registered 14 tackles (10 won), 8 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 742 from 897 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Matheus Pereira has won 118 of 215 total duels.
Discipline
Matheus Pereira has received 9 yellow cards this season, committing 34 fouls and winning 82.
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 Atlético Mineiro on March 15th. Cruzeiro lost 2-1. Matheus Pereira played 65 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- March 15th2-1 lossatAtlético Mineiro(65 mins, rating 6.82)
- January 9th3-1 lossatVasco da Gama(28 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.45)
- January 14th1-1 drawvsAtlético Mineiro(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.5)
- October 7th2-1 winvsFlamengo(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.27)
- August 31st2-1 lossatFlamengo(90 mins, rating 7.69)
Next fixture
Matheus Pereira and Cruzeiro are next in action on April 26th against Athletico PR in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR match preview.
Teammates at Cruzeiro
Matheus Pereira currently plays alongside Marquinhos, Kauã Moraes, Jonathan Jesus, Gabriel Pec, William, Fabrício Bruno, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Henrique, Lucas Silva, Luis Sinisterra, Lucas Romero, Néiser Villarreal, Gerson, Fabrizio Peralta, Chico da Costa, Felipe Morais, Fagner, Matheus Pereira, Gabriel Rojas, Lucas Villalba, Wesley, Bruno Rodrigues, Léo Aragão, João Marcelo, Cássio, Zé Lucas, Kaio Jorge, Kaique Kenji, Otávio Costa, Wanderson, Luciano Rodríguez and João Costa at Cruzeiro.