Cosmin Matei
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Cosmin Matei 2024/2025 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Cosmin Matei has appeared in 27 Superliga matches this season, totalling 2,027 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. 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 | 3 | 0.10 | 61 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.22 | 70 |
| Shots | 30 | 1.30 | 55 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.40 | 59 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.30 | n/a | 66 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.22 | 72 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.49 | 46 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.40 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.09 | 86 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 66 |
| Key passes | 42 | 1.90 | 84 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.22 | 77 |
Cosmin Matei has taken 30 shots with 10 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 68 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 55th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Cosmin Matei has 2 assists and 42 key passes , creating 5 big chances . 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 | 971 | 43.10 | 46 |
| Accurate passes | 716 | 31.80 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 0.93 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 25 | 1.11 | 85 |
| Backward passes | 148 | 6.57 | 79 |
| Passes (final third) | 70 | 3.11 | 29 |
Cosmin Matei has completed 716 of 971 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 25 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 46th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 28 | 1.24 | 80 |
| Dribble attempts | 53 | 2.35 | 78 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 54 |
| Duels won | 101 | 4.48 | 24 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 0.71 | 26 |
| Touches | 1462 | 64.90 | 61 |
| Possession lost | 266 | 11.81 | 75 |
| Dribbled past | 29 | 1.29 | 79 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 1.15 | 41 |
| Dispossessed | 53 | 2.35 | 96 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cosmin Matei completes 28 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 101 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (26th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 1.38 | 25 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.31 | 11 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 0.67 | 28 |
| Clearances | 10 | 0.44 | 13 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 100 | 4.44 | 57 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Cosmin Matei makes 31 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 65 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 34 | 1.51 | 62 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.04 | 7 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 6 | 0.27 | 91 |
| Fouls per card | 34.00 | n/a | 99 |
| Foul involvements | 60 | 2.66 | 48 |
| 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 34 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 34 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly attacking midfielder (8 appearances), also at left central midfielder (6) and left striker (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Cosmin Matei previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 2024/2025 season
This season in the Superliga, Cosmin Matei has scored 3 goals and 2 assists across 27 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2027 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Cosmin Matei has attempted 30 shots with 10 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cosmin Matei has created 0 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 28 successful dribbles from 53 attempts (53% success rate). Cosmin Matei has contributed 42 key passes and 111 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cosmin Matei has registered 31 tackles (7 won), 15 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 716 from 971 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Cosmin Matei has won 101 of 271 total duels.
Discipline
Cosmin Matei has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 34 fouls and winning 26.
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 Unirea Slobozia on May 22nd. Sepsi lost 2-1. Cosmin Matei played 87 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.21.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Cosmin Matei and Sepsi are next in action on November 3rd against Rapid Bucuresti in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rapid Bucuresti vs Sepsi match preview.
Teammates at Sepsi
Cosmin Matei currently plays alongside M. Mawa, Szilard Gyenge, Boris Cmiljanić, Victor Daguin, Funsho Bamgboye, Hunor Batzula, Bogdan Vătăjelu, Robert Silaghi, Dimitri Oberlin, Daniel Iglesias, Raul Cîmpean, Daniel Alexandru Vîrtej, Alin Dobrosavlevici, Stefano De Angelis, Ákos Nistor, Roland Niczuly, Dávid Sigér, Setigui Karamoko, Nacho Heras, Béla Csongor Fejér, Doru Andrei, Aboubakar Keita, David Lazar, Fábio Vianna, Nicolae Păun, Gustavo Cascardo, Giovani Ghimfus, Joonas Tamm, Cosmin Matei, Bogdan Oteliță and Joeri de Kamps at Sepsi.