Matheus Cunha scored his first goal for Manchester United against Brighton but the Brazilian has been a statistical anomaly all season.
Matheus Cunha was desperate to score for Manchester United, and his wish finally came true on the weekend in the 4-2 win over Brighton.
It might have been the first goal of the season for United’s new No.10, but the truth is the 26-year-old has been brilliant since arriving from Wolves in the summer.
Ruben Amorim is delighted with Cunha and his performances, and he has already become a core part of the dressing room as well as a regular starter.
Matheus Cunha is a Premier League anomaly
United fans got a glimpse of Cunha’s trademark goal on the weekend – he has scored more goals from outside the box than any other Premier League player since the start of last season.
But that is not the only area where Matheus Cunha dominates his Premier League peers. In fact, there are two statistics where no other winger even gets close.
As pointed out by DataMB, Cunha averages over 1.6 accelerations per 90 minutes, and boasts an incredibly high shot frequency each match.
When pitted against other wingers in the league, Cunha is clear of every other player by a considerable distance.
Matheus Cunha 2025/26 Premier League stats
Cunha has now opened his goalscoring account in the Premier League this season, and it adds to an already impressive list of statistics from the opening nine fixtures.
- 1.48 expected goals
- 0.85 expected assists
- 21 dribbles completed (52% success rate)
United fans knew Cunha has elite ball-carrying after watching him in pre-season, and he has immediately showcased his talent on the pitch this season.
When it comes to keeping possession and progressing up the pitch, Cunha has added an entirely new dynamic to this United side.
There are plenty more goals to come from United’s new Brazilian magician, but it is his all-round performance that is the most important to this side.
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