Manchester United- Games
- 10
- 7 starts
- Minutes
- 556
- 56 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.2 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 0.4 xA
Player profile
556 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Duel-winning defensive midfielder
Andrey Santos wins his duels and headers as well as almost any defensive midfielder for Manchester United, and he tackles and intercepts well. He gives almost nothing in attack: few shots, few key passes and he rarely beats a man. From 556 minutes.
Key strengths
Wins his duels. Duels won 66.2%, top 3% of defensive midfielders.
Strong in the air. Aerials won 1.94 per 90, top 5%.
Tackles. Tackles 3.08 per 90 (top 11%) and interceptions 1.62 (top 20%).
Areas for development
Few shots. Shots 0.32 per 90, 12th percentile, and no goals yet.
Creates little. Chances created 0.49 per 90, 14th percentile.
Rarely dribbles. Dribbles won 0.16 per 90, 17th percentile.
Similar players
- Youri Regeer Werder BremenDuels won 97 v 89 and tackles 89 v 81.
- Beñat Gerenabarrena Athletic ClubTackles 89 v 87 and chances created 14 v 13.
- Aurélien Tchouaméni Real MadridNon-penalty xG 24 v 34 and interceptions 80 v 96.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Wins his duels. Duels won 66.2%, top 3% of defensive midfielders.
Strong in the air. Aerials won 1.94 per 90, top 5%.
Tackles. Tackles 3.08 per 90 (top 11%) and interceptions 1.62 (top 20%).
Areas for development
Few shots. Shots 0.32 per 90, 12th percentile, and no goals yet.
Creates little. Chances created 0.49 per 90, 14th percentile.
Rarely dribbles. Dribbles won 0.16 per 90, 17th percentile.
Similar players
- Youri Regeer Werder BremenDuels won 97 v 89 and tackles 89 v 81.
- Beñat Gerenabarrena Athletic ClubTackles 89 v 87 and chances created 14 v 13.
- Aurélien Tchouaméni Real MadridNon-penalty xG 24 v 34 and interceptions 80 v 96.
Against 104 defensive midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of defensive midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 3 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the own half, left (13%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 26%, Middle third 65%, Final third 10%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 6 | 329 | 0 | 0 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.30 | 2 | 3 | 6.83 |
| Champions League | 3 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0 | 0 | 6.62 |
| EFL Cup | 1 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0 | 0 | 7.34 |
10 games
