Matheus Pereira
Attacking midfielder · Cruzeiro · Brasileirão · 2026 · updated 2026-10-25
Matheus Pereira, 30, plays as an attacking midfielder for Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão. This season: 29 appearances, 2,432 minutes, 9 goals and 7 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 7.49. Among midfielders in Brasileirão he stands out for key passes and expected goals (xg).
Profile
- Club
- Cruzeiro
- League
- Brasileirão
- Position
- Attacking midfielder
- Age
- 30
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
Against every midfielder in Brasileirão
Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 29 (27) | – |
| Minutes | 2,432 | – |
| Average rating | 7.49 | – |
| Goals | 9 | 0.33 |
| Assists | 7 | 0.26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 9.09 | 0.34 |
| Shots | 77 | 2.85 |
| Shots on target | 26 | 0.96 |
| Key passes | 94 | 3.48 |
| Successful dribbles | 17 | 0.63 |
| Passes | 1275 | 47.18 |
| Pass accuracy % | 84.1 | – |
| Crosses | 49 | 1.81 |
| Tackles | 22 | 0.81 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.33 |
| Clearances | 9 | 0.33 |
| Duels won | 150 | 5.55 |
| Aerial duels won | 10 | 0.37 |
| Fouls won | 101 | 3.74 |
| Fouls committed | 44 | 1.63 |
| Yellow cards | 11 | – |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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