Matheus Gonçalves

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League: Saudi Pro LeagueTeam: Al-AhliNationality: Brazil
Positions:LWAMRWAge: ~21

Estimated market value (beta)

€0.8m – €5.6m
Confidence: 43%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 66 / 100·Confidence 43%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration78

Quick first steps and bursts when running at defenders. (conf 0.5)

Top speed74

Good pace on the left side and in transition. (conf 0.45)

Agility80

Supple, changes direction well in tight spaces. (conf 0.52)

Stamina66

Handles match demands but still developing physically. (conf 0.42)

Control

First touch76

Soft, controlled first touch under pressure. (conf 0.48)

Dribbling78

Carries the ball confidently past defenders. (conf 0.52)

Ball shielding58

Slight frame at 1.75m, can be pushed off the ball. (conf 0.4)

Ball striking68

Clean technique on shots, power is still developing. (conf 0.42)

Distribution

Short passing72

Combines neatly with teammates in tight spaces. (conf 0.46)

Long passing58

Rarely asked to hit long passes in his attacking role. (conf 0.38)

Crossing62

Decent deliveries from wide, not a standout crosser. (conf 0.4)

Vision70

Creative, finds teammates between the lines. (conf 0.44)

Chance threat

Finishing66

Capable finisher who cuts inside from the left to shoot. (conf 0.42)

Shot selection62

Sometimes forces shots but generally sensible. (conf 0.4)

Off-ball movement70

Moves infield between the lines to find space. (conf 0.44)

Set-piece shot55

Not a known dead-ball or long-range shooting threat. (conf 0.34)

Duels

Aerial42

Small attacker who rarely wins headers in either box. (conf 0.4)

Ground duels55

Competes but is outmuscled in physical duels. (conf 0.38)

Defense

Pressing intensity60

Presses reasonably when the team demands it. (conf 0.38)

Defensive disruption48

Limited defensive output, as is typical for his attacking role. (conf 0.36)

Defensive positioning48

Not a defensive specialist; basic tracking only. (conf 0.36)

Mental

Composure66

Composed on the ball for his age in attacking areas. (conf 0.42)

Decision making66

Makes sound attacking choices for a youngster. (conf 0.42)

Work rate64

Fair effort off the ball for a young attacker. (conf 0.4)

Resilience

Injury reliability64

No significant injury record in public sources. (conf 0.28)

Outlook

Potential80

Young talent with a strong academy pedigree and room to grow. (conf 0.48)

Reputation60

Flamengo graduate now at a top Saudi club. (conf 0.46)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Matheus Gonçalves is a Brazilian left-sided attacker who can also play as an attacking midfielder or on the right. He is a technical, dribbling-based player who moves infield between the lines. He came through Flamengo's academy and spent a loan spell at Red Bull Bragantino before joining Al-Ahli in September 2025. He is still young and developing his physical and defensive game in a senior environment.

Named by The Guardian in 2022 as one of the best players born in 2005.

Won the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite with Al-Ahli in his first season.

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