Mathieu Cafaro stats
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M. Cafaro
NantesForward
M. Cafaro vs Saint-Étienne
1 game played, 1 more on the benchMathieu Cafaro's next match is on Saturday at 19:00 against Saint-Étienne. See how Mathieu Cafaro did in earlier matches against Saint-Étienne.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2021 | |||||||||||
| Jan 9, 2021 |
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Saturday 19:00Sat 19:00Before the next match
Saint-Étienne v Nantes, SaturdayWhat Saint-Étienne allow left wingers
Position stats7 appearances at LW against Saint-Étienne in their last 20 matches; league average from the Ligue 2.
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Odds OutliersMathieu Cafaro 2026/2027 season stats
As a left midfielder, Mathieu Cafaro has appeared in 7 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 436 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 midfielders.
Attacking stats
Mathieu Cafaro has taken 10 shots with 2 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 44 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mathieu Cafaro has 1 assist and 17 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 26 minutes. Mathieu Cafaro has set up 18 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Mathieu Cafaro has completed 103 of 154 passes at 67% accuracy , plus 16 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 32nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Mathieu Cafaro completes 3 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 22 duels .
Defending stats
Mathieu Cafaro makes 7 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 62 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 36th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Mathieu Cafaro has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly left midfielder (2 appearances), also at central midfielder (1) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Nantes squad
A. Joujou
23 yrs#7
K. Corredor25 yrs#12M. Cafaro29 yrs#20
T. Robinet30 yrs#27
I. Ganago
27 yrs#37
J. Lepenant23 yrs#8
L. Diack
25 yrs#14
D. Tabibou21 yrs#17
L. Leroux20 yrs#19
W. Younoussa25 yrs#23
R. Hachem28 yrs#26
I. Sissoko28 yrs#28
B. Pierret26 yrs#44
M. Gomes21 yrs#67
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 10 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5.32 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6.94 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 15 | 736 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 6.77 |
 Ligue 2 | 11 | 552 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7.32 |
| Coupe de France | 1 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.50 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 35 | 2,493 | 4 | 8 | 64 | 31 | 7.30 |
 Ligue 1 Play-offs | 2 | 164 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 8.21 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 33 | 2,076 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 33 | 7.10 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 12 | 982 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 20 | 7.28 |
| Ligue 1 | 4 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.73 |
About Mathieu Cafaro
Ligue 2 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Mathieu Cafaro has scored 1 assist across 7 appearances (6 starts), totalling 436 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Mathieu Cafaro has attempted 10 shots with 2 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mathieu Cafaro has created 17 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 3 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (38% success rate). Mathieu Cafaro has contributed 17 key passes and 47 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mathieu Cafaro has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 2 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 103 from 154 pass attempts, a 67% pass accuracy rate. Mathieu Cafaro has won 22 of 51 total duels.
Discipline
Mathieu Cafaro has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 8.
About Mathieu Cafaro
Mathieu Cafaro is a 29-year-old forward playing for Nantes in the Ligue 2, representing France. Mathieu Cafaro is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 25 March 1997.
Most recent appearance
Mathieu Cafaro's most recent match was away at Boulogne on February 11th. Nantes won 1-2. Mathieu Cafaro played 62 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.74.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Mathieu Cafaro and Nantes are next in action on September 3rd against Toulouse in the Ligue 1. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nantes vs Toulouse match preview.
Teammates at Nantes
Mathieu Cafaro currently plays alongside Balthazar Pierret, Wilitty Younoussa, Lucas Perrin, Frédéric Guilbert, Fodé Doucouré, Alexis Mirbach, Mathieu Cafaro, Saïdou Sow, Patrik Carlgren, Lamine Diack, Malang Gomes, Killian Corredor, Yanel Zézé, Antoine Joujou, Louis Leroux, Amin Cherni, Ryad Hachem, Johann Lepenant, Thomas Robinet, Maxime Dupé, Dehmaine Tabibou, Ibrahima Sissoko, Tylel Tati, Kelvin Amian, Ignatius Ganago, Sékou Doucoure and Fabien Centonze at Nantes.