Matan Baltaxa
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Matan Baltaxa 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Matan Baltaxa has appeared in 20 Ligat ha'Al matches this season, totalling 1,394 minutes at an average rating of 5.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligat ha'Al defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligat ha'Al | 20 | 1,394 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 36 | 5.90 |
 Europa League | 2 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.38 |
| Total | 24 | 1,757 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 36 | 5.99 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.13 | 72 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.60 | 66 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 70 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.19 | 90 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.32 | 67 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.26 | 84 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.60 | 60 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.65 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.13 | 74 |
Matan Baltaxa has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 139 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 66th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matan Baltaxa has 2 assists and 10 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 139 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 984 | 63.50 | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 846 | 54.60 | 88 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 38 | 2.45 | 49 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.13 | 44 |
| Backward passes | 70 | 4.52 | 47 |
| Passes (final third) | 132 | 8.52 | 94 |
Matan Baltaxa has completed 846 of 984 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.19 | 34 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.32 | 27 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 68 |
| Duels won | 130 | 8.39 | 99 |
| Aerials won | 65 | 4.20 | 100 |
| Touches | 1230 | 79.40 | 94 |
| Possession lost | 172 | 11.10 | 56 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.90 | 77 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 1.68 | 90 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.52 | 72 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Matan Baltaxa completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 130 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 36 | 2.32 | 82 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 1.29 | 72 |
| Interceptions | 18 | 1.16 | 56 |
| Clearances | 50 | 3.23 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 50 | 3.23 | 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 | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Matan Baltaxa makes 36 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 50 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 82nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 1.10 | 53 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.13 | 21 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 8.50 | n/a | 89 |
| Foul involvements | 43 | 2.78 | 78 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Matan Baltaxa has committed 17 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.5 fouls.
Positions played
Ligat ha'AlMainly left center back (12 appearances), also at left back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Matan Baltaxa previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat ha'Al | 25 | 1,703 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 43 | 7.19 |
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat ha'Al | 13 | 790 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 6.58 |
 Admiral Bundesliga | 7 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Bundesliga | 7 | 342 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5.89 |
| Europa Conference League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 8 | 653 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.79 |
About Matan Baltaxa
Ligat ha'Al 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligat ha'Al, Matan Baltaxa has scored 2 assists across 20 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1394 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Matan Baltaxa has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matan Baltaxa has created 10 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Matan Baltaxa has contributed 10 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matan Baltaxa has registered 36 tackles (20 won), 18 interceptions, and 50 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 846 from 984 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Matan Baltaxa has won 130 of 193 total duels.
Discipline
Matan Baltaxa has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 26.
About Matan Baltaxa
Matan Baltaxa is a 30-year-old defender playing for Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Ligat ha'Al, representing Israel. Matan Baltaxa is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 20 September 1995.
Most recent appearance
Matan Baltaxa's most recent match was away at Maccabi Haifa on December 27th. Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 2-5. Matan Baltaxa played 46 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.1.
Recent matches
- December 27th2-5 lossvsMaccabi Haifa(46 mins, rating 6.1)
- December 24th4-2 winvsMaccabi Tel Aviv(46 mins, rating 6.46)
- July 7th0-2 winatHapoel Tel Aviv(64 mins, rating 6.88)
- October 25th1-1 drawatBeitar Jerusalem(86 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.41)
- August 8th2-4 winatHapoel Petah Tikva(72 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.72)
Next fixture
Matan Baltaxa and Hapoel Be'er Sheva are next in action on August 21st against Víkingur Reykjavík in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Víkingur Reykjavík vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva match preview.
Teammates at Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Matan Baltaxa currently plays alongside Ofir Davidzada, Eliel Peretz, João Victor, Niv Eliasi, Itay Hazut, Marco Wolff, Yoan Stoyanov, Yoav Koren, Noam Shahar, Guy Mizrahi, Dan Biton, Miguel Vítor, Or Dadia, Matan Baltaxa, Amir Ganah, Niv Yehoshua, Ofek Peretz, Amir Sabag, Ariel Elmalem, Djibril Diop, Mor Siman Tov, Itay Rotman, Shai Elias, Zahi Ahmed, Lucas Ventura, Javon East, Ofir Marciano, Kings Kangwa, Roy Levy, Yonatan Shani, Eylon Almog, Muhammad Abu Rumi, Samir Farhud, Hamode Kanaan and Igor Zlatanovic at Hapoel Be'er Sheva.