Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Qingdao Youth Island.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 26 | 5 | 2 | 2237 | 7.09 |
 FA Cup | 23 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 6.22 |
Scout report
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.
A career still climbing — Índio is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Qingdao Youth Island finished 9th of 16 · a mid-table side
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.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
