Matheus Sales
Brazil
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Matheus Sales 2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Matheus Sales has appeared in 21 Serie B matches this season, totalling 1,472 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie B midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.30 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.31 | 23 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.20 | 2 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.24 | 4 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
Matheus Sales has taken 5 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 294 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 3rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matheus Sales has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 368 minutes. Matheus Sales has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 470 | 28.70 | 26 |
| Accurate passes | 389 | 23.80 | 27 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Long balls won | 24 | 1.47 | 36 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 70 | 4.28 | 16 |
| Passes (final third) | 54 | 3.30 | 21 |
Matheus Sales has completed 389 of 470 passes at 83% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 26th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.12 | 6 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.12 | 1 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Duels won | 69 | 4.22 | 38 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 1.16 | 74 |
| Touches | 651 | 39.80 | 12 |
| Possession lost | 109 | 6.66 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.37 | 13 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 1.22 | 34 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.43 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 0.61 | 40 |
Matheus Sales completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 69 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 29 | 1.77 | 62 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 1.28 | 77 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 0.86 | 50 |
| Clearances | 32 | 1.96 | 84 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 44 | 2.69 | 11 |
| 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 | 35 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Matheus Sales makes 29 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 62nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 29 | 1.77 | 62 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.43 | 90 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 4.14 | n/a | 33 |
| Foul involvements | 49 | 3.00 | 46 |
| 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 |
Matheus Sales has committed 29 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.1 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly right defensive midfielder (8 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (6) and left defensive midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Matheus Sales previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 11 | 520 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 28 | 1,885 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 43 | 6.60 |
 Copa do Brasil | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 166 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 31 | 1,797 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 41 | 6.35 |
| Copa do Brasil | 4 | 333 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.52 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 27 | 1,316 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 28 | 6.44 |
About Matheus Sales
Serie B 2026 season
This season in the Serie B, Matheus Sales has featured across 21 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1472 minutes. Matheus Sales has attempted 5 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.22 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matheus Sales has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Matheus Sales has contributed 4 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matheus Sales has registered 29 tackles (21 won), 14 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 389 from 470 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Matheus Sales has won 69 of 124 total duels.
Discipline
Matheus Sales has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 29 fouls and winning 20.
About Matheus Sales
Matheus Sales is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Botafogo SP in the Serie B, representing Brazil. Matheus Sales is right-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 13 May 1995.
Most recent appearance
Matheus Sales's most recent match was away at Cuiabá on September 13th. Botafogo SP lost 1-2. Matheus Sales played 73 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.98.
Recent matches
- July 24th1-0 lossatNáutico(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 13th1-2 lossvsCuiabá(73 mins, rating 6.98)
- November 12th3-0 lossatAtlético GO(90 mins, rating 6.49)
- August 31st1-1 drawvsCriciúma(75 mins, rating 6.78)
- September 29th0-1 winatSão Bernardo(83 mins, rating 6.87)
Next fixture
Matheus Sales and Botafogo SP are next in action on December 6th against Novorizontino in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Botafogo SP vs Novorizontino match preview.
Teammates at Botafogo SP
Matheus Sales currently plays alongside Jonathan, Hygor, Zé Hugo, Thiago Henrique, Márcio Maranhão, Pedrinho, Matheus Sales, Marco Antônio, Darlan, Wallace, Rafael Gava, Yuri Felipe, Guilherme Queiróz, Everton Morelli, Wesley, Guilherme Mariano, Jefferson Nem, Arthur Caíke, Hebert Willian Badaró Oliveira, Jordan, Patrick Brey, Gabriel Inocêncio, Jadson, Kelvin, Felipe Vieira, Erik, Thalles, Carlão, Vilar, Brenno, João Costa, Victor Souza, Ericson and Leandro Maciel at Botafogo SP.