Cosmin Matei
Romania
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Cosmin Matei 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Cosmin Matei has appeared in 3 Superliga matches this season, totalling 233 minutes at an average rating of 7.16. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.40 | 89 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.39 | 75 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.50 | 49 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.40 | 47 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 98 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.77 | 58 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.39 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.90 | 76 |
| Chances created | 5 | 1.93 | 79 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.39 | 81 |
Cosmin Matei has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 58 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Cosmin Matei has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 47 minutes. Cosmin Matei has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 155 | 59.90 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 138 | 53.30 | 89 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.77 | 6 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.39 | 48 |
| Backward passes | 45 | 17.38 | 99 |
| Passes (final third) | 22 | 8.50 | 77 |
Cosmin Matei has completed 138 of 155 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.39 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 1.16 | 51 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 27 |
| Duels won | 10 | 3.86 | 38 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.39 | 26 |
| Touches | 198 | 76.50 | 91 |
| Possession lost | 29 | 11.20 | 46 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.16 | 79 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.93 | 85 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.55 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 2.70 | 54 |
Cosmin Matei completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 10 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (26th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 1.16 | 26 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 1.16 | 71 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.77 | 47 |
| Clearances | 4 | 1.55 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 5.02 | 72 |
| 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 | 39 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Cosmin Matei makes 3 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 78 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.16 | 44 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.39 | 84 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.77 | 99 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 3.09 | 79 |
| 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 |
Cosmin Matei has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right central midfielder (2 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Cosmin Matei previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 27 | 2,027 | 3 | 2 | 42 | 31 | 7.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 29 | 1,818 | 5 | 6 | 45 | 24 | 7.23 |
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 322 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 35 | 2,357 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 1.60 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 243 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Cosmin Matei
Superliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Superliga, Cosmin Matei has scored 1 goal across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 233 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Cosmin Matei has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cosmin Matei has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Cosmin Matei has contributed 5 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cosmin Matei has registered 3 tackles (3 won), 2 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 138 from 155 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Cosmin Matei has won 10 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Cosmin Matei has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 5.
About Cosmin Matei
Cosmin Matei is a 34-year-old midfielder playing for Sepsi in the Superliga, representing Romania. Cosmin Matei is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 30 September 1991.
Most recent appearance
Cosmin Matei's most recent match was away at Corvinul Hunedoara on February 3rd. Sepsi drew 1-1. Cosmin Matei played 85 minutes, registering 1 goal, 4 shots, 2 key passs with a match rating of 7.68.
Recent matches
- February 3rd1-1 drawatCorvinul Hunedoara(85 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.68)
- October 24th1-0 winvsUniversitatea Cluj(90 mins, rating 6.89)
- November 3rd1-0 lossatRapid Bucuresti(58 mins, rating 6.92)
- May 22nd2-1 lossatUnirea Slobozia(87 mins, rating 7.21)
- April 27th2-0 winvsBotoşani(84 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.01)
Next fixture
Cosmin Matei and Sepsi are next in action on November 6th against Botoşani in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sepsi vs Botoşani match preview.
Teammates at Sepsi
Cosmin Matei currently plays alongside Stefano De Angelis, Joonas Tamm, Nacho Heras, Szilard Gyenge, Béla Csongor Fejér, Setigui Karamoko, Doru Andrei, Roland Niczuly, Lindsay Rose, Daniel Alexandru Vîrtej, Alin Dobrosavlevici, Victor Daguin, Cosmin Matei, Bogdan Oteliță, Boris Cmiljanić, Joeri de Kamps, Giovani Ghimfus, Ákos Nistor, Raul Cîmpean, Funsho Bamgboye, Hunor Batzula, Nicolae Păun, Fábio Vianna, M. Mawa, Dimitri Oberlin, Robert Silaghi, Daniel Iglesias, David Lazar, Gustavo Cascardo, Bogdan Vătăjelu and Aboubakar Keita at Sepsi.