Matheuzinho leads Corinthians squad in defensive stats this season | OneFootball

Corinthians is experiencing a positive start to the season, establishing itself as one of the most solid teams in Brazilian football at the moment. One of the pillars of the team led by Dorival Júnior is the right-back Matheuzinho, who maintains impressive numbers and is the leader of the squad in defensive actions.

According to the statistics app Sofascore, the number 2 has played 11 matches (eight as a starter), with 68 defensive actions, 35 clearances, 18 tackles, no major defensive errors, and 59% efficiency in duels, maintaining an average rating of 7.05.

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According to the platform, Matheuzinho also has impressive offensive numbers. The starting right-back of Alvinegro Paulista has recorded 11 key passes, 86% pass accuracy, and 26% crossing accuracy this season.

Corinthians now turns its focus to the Paulista Championship. Next Sunday (22), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), Alvinegro visits Portuguesa at Canindé for the state championship quarterfinals. In the Brazilian Championship, the club from Parque São Jorge will return to the field next Wednesday (25), at 8 PM, to face Cruzeiro at Mineirão for the fourth round of the national competition.

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