WG
Matthew Grimaldi
WG · Winger / Attacking Mid · Dual-threat wide attacker
22y·🇦🇺Australia
Apps22
Min799
G2P57
A3P93
xG1.8P56
xA2.5P93
Rating6.55
Form
DDWWL
Medium sampleEmerging (21–23)
Attributes
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.2
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.1.76
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.16
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.9
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.3
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.2.46
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.13
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.78%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.31
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.12
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.17
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.30
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.11
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.6
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.41.5%
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Winger / Attacking Mid · Dual-threat wide attacker
A creative wide player who excels at unlocking defenses with key passes and chance creation. Defensive contributions are below average, requiring cover from the fullback. Development note: at 22, there is significant room for growth and adaptation.
outstanding assistsoutstanding xastrong interceptionsstrong pass accuracylimited blocks
A high-upside young wide attacker with clear strengths to develop further.