Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Sassuolo.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 34 | 1 | 1 | 2676 | 6.95 |
 Friendlies Clubsat Lyon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 262 | 6.77 |
Scout report
N. Matić is a 38-year-old central midfielder at Sassuolo, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 1 assists in 34 appearances, a Season grade of 33, top 37% of Serie A central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 21.7, ranking 375th of 388 in the Serie A. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (82.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.72 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Matić.
Judged on this season alone, Matić graded 33 — a solid campaign that ranks top 37% of the 68 central midfielders in the Serie A, on 1 goal, 1 assist and 2.724 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 25 → 33). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2022/23.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 22, 66th of 68 of the 68 central midfielders in the Serie A. At 38 Matić is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 5.6 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Matić is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Sassuolo finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.72 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 34 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 82.6% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 88.1/100).
Watch points
- Age curve. At 38, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 21.7, Matić carries the 66th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Serie A of 68. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.72 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.5× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
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