Matheus Sales
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Matheus Sales 2026 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Matheus Sales has appeared in 15 Serie B matches this season, totalling 972 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 | 18 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.40 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.37 | 34 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.20 | 5 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.19 | 4 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
Matheus Sales has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 243 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 6th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matheus Sales has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 486 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 285 | 26.40 | 16 |
| Accurate passes | 236 | 21.90 | 21 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 1.48 | 34 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Backward passes | 46 | 4.26 | 18 |
| Passes (final third) | 28 | 2.59 | 10 |
Matheus Sales has completed 236 of 285 passes at 83% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.19 | 12 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.19 | 2 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Duels won | 48 | 4.44 | 51 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.93 | 65 |
| Touches | 414 | 38.30 | 5 |
| Possession lost | 69 | 6.39 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.28 | 11 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 1.11 | 34 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.46 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.28 | 72 |
Matheus Sales completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 48 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 2.31 | 85 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.67 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.93 | 59 |
| Clearances | 25 | 2.31 | 92 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 32 | 2.96 | 15 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Matheus Sales makes 25 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 85th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 1.94 | 70 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.56 | 92 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Fouls per card | 3.50 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 3.06 | 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 |
Matheus Sales has committed 21 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (4) and left defensive midfielder (3).
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 15 appearances (12 starts), totalling 972 minutes. Matheus Sales has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matheus Sales has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Matheus Sales has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matheus Sales has registered 25 tackles (18 won), 10 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 236 from 285 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Matheus Sales has won 48 of 90 total duels.
Discipline
Matheus Sales has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 12.
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 Londrina on April 4th. Botafogo SP drew 0-0. Matheus Sales played 90 minutes, registering 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.09.
Recent matches
- April 4th0-0 drawatLondrina(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.09)
- December 22nd3-3 drawatSport Recife(69 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.39)
- November 28th3-1 winvsAvaí(77 mins, rating 6.51)
- August 6th0-1 lossvsCRB(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 4th2-1 winvsOperário PR(62 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.69)
Next fixture
Matheus Sales and Botafogo SP are next in action on September 27th against Juventude in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Botafogo SP vs Juventude match preview.
Teammates at Botafogo SP
Matheus Sales currently plays alongside Felipe Vieira, Thiago Henrique, Guilherme Mariano, Rafael Gava, Wesley, Márcio Maranhão, Carlão, Pedrinho, Marco Antônio, Victor Souza, Wallace, Yuri Felipe, João Costa, Hebert Willian Badaró Oliveira, Vilar, Brenno, Jefferson Nem, Everton Morelli, Leandro Maciel, Guilherme Queiróz, Patrick Brey, Matheus Sales, Gabriel Inocêncio, Jonathan, Jordan, Darlan, Thalles, Hygor, Erik, Kelvin, Zé Hugo, Luizão, Arthur Caíke and Ericson at Botafogo SP.