Alexandru Mățan
Romania
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Alexandru Mățan 2024 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Alexandru Mățan has appeared in 30 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,544 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.20 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.41 | 80 |
| Shots | 15 | 0.90 | 39 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.60 | 74 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Shot conversion | 27.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 82 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.17 | 87 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.12 | 9 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.17 | 30 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 76 |
| Key passes | 25 | 1.50 | 71 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances created | 11 | 0.64 | 69 |
Alexandru Mățan has taken 15 shots with 10 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 103 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 39th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Alexandru Mățan has 3 assists and 25 key passes , creating 11 big chances . Alexandru Mățan has set up 28 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 806 | 47.00 | 52 |
| Accurate passes | 683 | 39.80 | 52 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 0.93 | 16 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 0.58 | 72 |
| Backward passes | 36 | 2.10 | 82 |
| Passes (final third) | 28 | 1.63 | 78 |
Alexandru Mățan has completed 683 of 806 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 1.05 | 75 |
| Dribble attempts | 37 | 2.16 | 78 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 33 |
| Duels won | 83 | 4.84 | 59 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.23 | 14 |
| Touches | 1112 | 64.80 | 71 |
| Possession lost | 163 | 9.50 | 41 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.52 | 19 |
| Fouls won | 31 | 1.81 | 78 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 1.22 | 73 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Alexandru Mățan completes 18 dribbles at a 49% success rate and wins 83 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (14th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 30 | 1.75 | 44 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.17 | 59 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.29 | 11 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.23 | 10 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 0.82 | 63 |
| 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 | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Alexandru Mățan makes 30 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 44th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 0.41 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.12 | 28 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.06 | 53 |
| Fouls per card | 3.50 | n/a | 29 |
| Foul involvements | 38 | 2.22 | 34 |
| 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 |
Alexandru Mățan has committed 7 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right central midfielder (3 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1) and left attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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35 yrsAlexandru Mățan previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 34 | 2,579 | 5 | 3 | 46 | 24 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 3 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4.51 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 37 | 2,866 | 2 | 9 | 48 | 16 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 5 | 189 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1.41 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 815 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 6.00 |
About Alexandru Mățan
Major League Soccer 2024 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Alexandru Mățan has scored 4 goals and 3 assists across 30 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1544 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Alexandru Mățan has attempted 15 shots with 10 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Alexandru Mățan has created 0 chances including 11 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 18 successful dribbles from 37 attempts (49% success rate). Alexandru Mățan has contributed 25 key passes and 29 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Alexandru Mățan has registered 30 tackles (3 won), 5 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 683 from 806 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Alexandru Mățan has won 83 of 148 total duels.
Discipline
Alexandru Mățan has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 31.
About Alexandru Mățan
Alexandru Mățan is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for St. Louis City in the Major League Soccer, representing Romania. Alexandru Mățan is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 29 August 1999.
Most recent appearance
Alexandru Mățan's most recent match was away at SJ Earthquakes on December 9th. St. Louis City won 1-3. Alexandru Mățan played 21 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.68.
Recent matches
- December 9th1-3 winatSJ Earthquakes(21 mins, rating 6.68)
- May 19th1-1 drawvsReal Salt Lake(25 mins, rating 7.02)
- April 13th1-2 lossvsAsteras Tripolis(0 mins)
- November 16th1-1 drawatPanserraikos(68 mins, rating 6.61)
- August 23rd1-1 drawvsLarissa(90 mins, rating 7.35)
Next fixture
Alexandru Mățan and St. Louis City are next in action on August 11th against Sporting KC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sporting KC vs St. Louis City match preview.
Teammates at St. Louis City
Alexandru Mățan currently plays alongside Simon Becher, Miguel Perez, Caden Glover, Ben Lundt, Tomas Ostrák, Tyson Pearce, Conrad Wallem, Jaziel Orozco, Célio Pompeu, Kyle Hiebert, Chris Durkin, Fallou Fall, Tomas Totland, Eduard Löwen, Daniel Ethan Edelman, Lukas MacNaughton, Tahir Reid-Brown, Zach Zengue, Mamadou Fall, Rafael Santos, Roman Bürki, MyKhi Joyner, Sang-bin Jeong, Dante Polvara, Timo Baumgartl, Brendan McSorley, Alexandru Mățan and Carlo Holse at St. Louis City.