Matheus Pereira
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Matheus Pereira 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Matheus Pereira has appeared in 16 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,405 minutes at an average rating of 7.40. 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 | 16 | 1,405 | 3 | 2 | 53 | 12 | 7.40 |
 Copa Libertadores | 6 | 515 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 7.84 |
 Copa do Brasil | 2 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7.97 |
| Total | 24 | 2,091 | 7 | 3 | 74 | 22 | 7.56 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.20 | 71 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.32 | 73 |
| Shots | 41 | 2.60 | 88 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.80 | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 52 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.19 | 76 |
| Shots off target | 18 | 1.15 | 90 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.70 | 82 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 66 |
| Key passes | 53 | 3.40 | 97 |
| Chances created | 31 | 1.99 | 96 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.26 | 73 |
Matheus Pereira has taken 41 shots with 12 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 88th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matheus Pereira has 2 assists and 53 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 45 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 66th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 661 | 42.30 | 59 |
| Accurate passes | 550 | 35.20 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.35 | 32 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 33 | 2.11 | 97 |
| Backward passes | 164 | 10.51 | 92 |
| Passes (final third) | 88 | 5.64 | 50 |
Matheus Pereira has completed 550 of 661 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 33 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 | 10 | 0.64 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 23 | 1.47 | 60 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 32 |
| Duels won | 93 | 5.96 | 86 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.51 | 34 |
| Touches | 995 | 63.70 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 239 | 15.31 | 87 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.77 | 44 |
| Fouls won | 63 | 4.04 | 98 |
| Dispossessed | 23 | 1.47 | 85 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Matheus Pereira completes 10 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 93 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (34th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 0.77 | 10 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.51 | 17 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.45 | 17 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.19 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 44 | 2.82 | 8 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Matheus Pereira makes 12 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 117 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 10th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 30 | 1.92 | 77 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.51 | 88 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.26 | 88 |
| Fouls per card | 3.75 | n/a | 34 |
| Foul involvements | 93 | 5.96 | 97 |
| 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 30 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.8 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly attacking midfielder (15 appearances), also at right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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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 3 goals and 2 assists across 16 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1405 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Matheus Pereira has attempted 41 shots with 12 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matheus Pereira has created 31 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 23 attempts (43% success rate). Matheus Pereira has contributed 53 key passes and 95 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matheus Pereira has registered 12 tackles (8 won), 7 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 550 from 661 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Matheus Pereira has won 93 of 176 total duels.
Discipline
Matheus Pereira has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 63.
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 Fluminense on July 8th. Cruzeiro drew 1-1. Matheus Pereira played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 3 shots, 5 key passs with a match rating of 8.14.
Recent matches
- July 8th1-1 drawvsFluminense(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.14)
- June 1st4-0 winvsBarcelona Guayaquil(74 mins, 2 goals, 1 assist, rating 9.7)
- November 2nd2-1 winvsChapecoense(90 mins, rating 8.03)
- October 11th1-1 drawatBoca Juniors(81 mins, rating 7.3)
- July 5th1-1 drawatPalmeiras(89 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.89)
Next fixture
Matheus Pereira and Cruzeiro are next in action on January 1st against Internacional in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Internacional vs Cruzeiro match preview.
Teammates at Cruzeiro
Matheus Pereira currently plays alongside Kauã Prates, Gabriel Rojas, Cássio, Pedrão, Guilherme Meira Ferreira Alves, Chico da Costa, Fabrizio Peralta, Matheus Pereira, Gerson, Kaio Jorge, Kauã Moraes, Bruno Rodrigues, Léo Aragão, Wanderson, João Marcelo, Lucas Romero, Kaique Kenji, Fabrício Bruno, Murilo Rhikman, Keny Arroyo, Marquinhos, Néiser Villarreal, Fagner, William, Luis Sinisterra, Lucas Silva, Lautaro Díaz, Jonathan Jesus, Otávio Costa, Lucas Villalba and Matheus Henrique at Cruzeiro.