Mathieu Cafaro
France
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Mathieu Cafaro 2026/2027 season stats
As a central midfielder, Mathieu Cafaro has appeared in 4 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 243 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.37 | 89 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.90 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.40 | 73 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 42 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.74 | 63 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.74 | 89 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.40 | 98 |
| Key passes | 10 | 3.70 | 98 |
| Chances created | 10 | 3.70 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 1.11 | 98 |
Mathieu Cafaro has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 49 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mathieu Cafaro has 1 assist and 10 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 24 minutes. Mathieu Cafaro has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 89 | 33.00 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 62 | 23.00 | 24 |
| Pass accuracy | 70.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.11 | 18 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 3.70 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 20 | 7.41 | 56 |
| Passes (final third) | 13 | 4.81 | 47 |
Mathieu Cafaro has completed 62 of 89 passes at 70% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 1.11 | 47 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Duels won | 11 | 4.07 | 44 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.74 | 31 |
| Touches | 157 | 58.10 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 53 | 19.63 | 95 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 1.85 | 95 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.85 | 76 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.37 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 2.59 | 50 |
Mathieu Cafaro completes 0 dribbles and wins 11 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (31st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.48 | 44 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.74 | 31 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.37 | 21 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.74 | 27 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 3.70 | 24 |
| 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 | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mathieu Cafaro makes 4 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 61 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 | 3 | 1.11 | 40 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.37 | 95 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 68 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 2.96 | 66 |
| 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 |
Mathieu Cafaro has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly central midfielder (1 appearance), also at left midfielder (1) and right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
midfielders
Nantes squad
A. Joujou
23 yrs#7
K. Corredor25 yrs#12
M. Cafaro29 yrs#20
I. Ganago
27 yrs#37
Y. Benhattab23 yrs#90
T. Robinet30 yrs
J. Lepenant23 yrs#8
L. Diack
25 yrs#14
D. Tabibou21 yrs#17
L. Leroux20 yrs#19
W. Younoussa24 yrs#23
R. Hachem28 yrs#26
I. Sissoko28 yrs#28
B. Pierret26 yrs#44
M. Gomes21 yrs#67
S. Ziani23 yrs#69
24 yrs
25 yrs
Mathieu Cafaro previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 33 | 2,076 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 33 | 7.10 |
| 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 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 243 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Mathieu Cafaro has attempted 5 shots with 1 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 10 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. Mathieu Cafaro has contributed 10 key passes and 27 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mathieu Cafaro has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 62 from 89 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Mathieu Cafaro has won 11 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Mathieu Cafaro has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 5.
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 Guingamp on April 21st. Nantes drew 3-3. Mathieu Cafaro played 88 minutes, registering 3 shots, 3 key passs with a match rating of 6.86.
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 Frédéric Guilbert, Wilitty Younoussa, Ryad Hachem, Balthazar Pierret, Killian Corredor, Malang Gomes, Fodé Doucouré, Johann Lepenant, Lamine Diack, Antoine Joujou, Yassine Benhattab, Yanel Zézé, Sacha Ziani, Mathieu Cafaro, Louis Leroux, Saïdou Sow, Thomas Robinet, Alexis Mirbach, Lucas Perrin, Maxime Dupé, Ibrahima Sissoko, Tylel Tati, Dehmaine Tabibou, Kelvin Amian, Amin Cherni, Ignatius Ganago, Sékou Doucoure and Fabien Centonze at Nantes.