David Matei
Romania
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David Matei 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, David Matei has appeared in 6 Superliga matches this season, totalling 394 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 Superliga attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 6 | 394 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 6.86 |
 Europa League | 3 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.41 |
 Champions League | 1 | 77 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.38 |
| Total | 10 | 626 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 6.68 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.23 | 34 |
| Shots | 12 | 2.70 | 56 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.90 | 52 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.23 | 37 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 1.60 | 82 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.23 | 31 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 73 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.40 | 48 |
| Chances created | 5 | 1.14 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
David Matei has taken 12 shots with 4 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 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 56th percentile for shot volume among attackers. David Matei has 1 assist and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 79 minutes. David Matei has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 138 | 31.50 | 77 |
| Accurate passes | 116 | 26.50 | 81 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.91 | 81 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.91 | 79 |
| Backward passes | 27 | 6.17 | 59 |
| Passes (final third) | 17 | 3.88 | 86 |
David Matei has completed 116 of 138 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.91 | 39 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.60 | 30 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 68 |
| Duels won | 20 | 4.57 | 46 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.23 | 19 |
| Touches | 228 | 52.10 | 77 |
| Possession lost | 55 | 12.56 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 1.14 | 81 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.46 | 8 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.14 | 54 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 5.03 | 57 |
David Matei completes 4 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 20 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 2.74 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.91 | 83 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.46 | 72 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.46 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 24 | 5.48 | 92 |
| 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 | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
David Matei makes 12 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.14 | 52 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.46 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 62 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 1.60 | 12 |
| 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 |
David Matei has committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right winger (4 appearances), also at right attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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David Matei previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 31 | 2,377 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 64 | 6.91 |
About David Matei
Superliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Superliga, David Matei has scored 1 assist across 6 appearances (5 starts), totalling 394 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. David Matei has attempted 12 shots with 4 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, David Matei has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (57% success rate). David Matei has contributed 6 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, David Matei has registered 12 tackles (4 won), 2 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 116 from 138 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. David Matei has won 20 of 44 total duels.
Discipline
David Matei has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 2.
About David Matei
David Matei is a 20-year-old forward playing for Universitatea Craiova in the Superliga, representing Romania. David Matei is right-footed and wears the number 30 shirt. Born on 19 July 2006.
Most recent appearance
David Matei's most recent match was away at Rapid Bucuresti on September 21st. Universitatea Craiova drew 1-1. David Matei played 81 minutes, registering 1 assist, 3 shots, 4 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.7.
Recent matches
- September 21st1-1 drawatRapid Bucuresti(81 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.7)
- August 6th1-0 lossatArarat-Armenia(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 3rd3-1 winvsVoluntari(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 19th1-1 drawvsArarat-Armenia(62 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.53)
- June 3rd1-1 drawatOtelul(26 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.05)
Next fixture
David Matei and Universitatea Craiova are next in action on November 20th against Universitatea Cluj in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj match preview.
Teammates at Universitatea Craiova
David Matei currently plays alongside João Lameira, Baptiste Roux, Ronaldo Webster, Nicușor Bancu, Steven Nsimba, Simon Elisor, Laurențiu Popescu, Monday Etim, Ștefan Baiaram, Luca Băsceanu, Alexandru Maxim, Samuel Teles, Mihnea Rădulescu, David Matei, Carlos Mora, Assad Al-Hamlawi, Răzvan Sava, Adrian Rus, Alexandru Crețu, Heri Tavares, Alexandru Iamandache, Alexandru Cicâldău, Nikola Stevanovic, Tudor Băluță, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Vladimir Screciu and Pavlo Isenko at Universitatea Craiova.