CB
Matthew Joe Pearson
CB · Defender · Aerial defender
32y·🏴England
Apps25
Min1,829
G1P72
A0P0
xG0.9P70
xA0.0P0
Rating6.93
Form
DWWLL
Strong sampleExperienced (32–34)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.27
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.23
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.10
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.65.8%
Passing
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.8
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.74%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.99
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.1
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.1
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.15
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Defender · Aerial defender
A defender with a balanced defensive profile. Strong in the air, providing an aerial presence in both boxes. Distribution and progressive play are below average for the position.
strong duels won %limited dribbleslimited xalimited assists
A defender with limited standout metrics — context and system fit are critical.
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