Field Insider
30.2
40.7%
Ratingi
41.4
5814.3%
Seasoni
5.1
Valuei

Profile

PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityBrazil
Age26
Date of birth27 Aug 1999
BirthplaceRio de Janeiro
Height182 cm
Shirt number#23
ClubQingdao Youth Island
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Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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26
Appearances
5
Goals
2
Assists
2237
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Qingdao Youth Island.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Super League265222377.09
FA Cup2300796.22

Scout report

Project playerDefensive midfielder

Matheus Índio is a 26-year-old defensive midfielder at Qingdao Youth Island, enjoying a standout season — 5 goals and 2 assists in 26 appearances, a Season grade of 41, top 19% of Super League defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 30.2, ranking 23rd of 279 in the Super League. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (82.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.98 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Índio.

Judged on this season alone, Índio graded 41 — a strong campaign that ranks top 19% of the 27 defensive midfielders in the Super League, on 5 goals, 2 assists and 2.977 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 1 → 41). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 30, top 15% of the 27 defensive midfielders in the Super League. At 26 Índio is in his prime years, and a market index of 5.1 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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A career still climbing — Índio is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26StreakyStepped up 2022/23
Current potentialTop 15% defensive midfielders · Super LeagueCurrent seasonTop 19% defensive midfielders · Super League5th-best defensive midfielder in the Super League23rd in the Super League · potential4th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Super League
30.2
Ratingi
4th of 27 defensive midfielders
41.4
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
82.9%
Minutes
near ever-present
2.98
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Qingdao Youth Island finished 9th of 16 · a mid-table side

2.98
Def. / 90
50
Tackles
19
Interceptions
7
Clean sheets

2.98 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 26 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 5 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 82.9% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.28 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.

Watch points

  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 30.2, Índio carries the 4th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Super League (top 15%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.98 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Super League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals5
Shots on target8
Shots18

Passing

Assists2

Possession

Successful dribbles16
Dribble success43.2%
Fouls won45

Defending

Tackles50
Interceptions19
Blocks5
Fouls committed32

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards6
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.