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The shape of him
M. Politano is a forward and a Italy international. In 25/26 that meant 44 club appearances and 2,839 minutes. A forward is measured in end product: the movement that finds space, the finish that decides it, and the threat that pins defenders back.
The job
Stretch the defence, take the chances that come, and lead the press from the front.
Season snapshot 25/26
| Appearances | 44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes played | 2,839 | |
| Goals | 2 | |
| Assists | 6 | |
| Shots per 90 | 1.3 | |
| Shots on target | 33% | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 1.1 | |
| Duels won | 44% |
Playing style
Percentile against forwards we track, 25/26
Stat comparison
vs forwards we track (315), 25/26
| Stat | Bar | Politano | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals per 90 | 0.06 | 0.35 | |
| Shots per 90 | 1.3 | 1.8 | |
| Shots on target | 33% | 52% | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 1.1 | 1.1 | |
| Key passes per 90 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- Matteo Politano
- Place of birth
- Italy
- Nationality
- Italy
- Height
- 1.71 m
- Position
- Forward
CF card
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Our rating from 25/26's club stats, against every outfield player we track. Pace is set by our editors. Not an EA SPORTS FC rating.
72FWD
Politano
- 69
- SHO
- 82
- PAS
- 77
- DRI
- 60
- DEF
- 59
- PHY
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 |  Serie A - Italy |  Venezia | A | L0–1 | 27' | |
| 13 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Champions League |  Villarreal | A | L1–3 | 61' | |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Serie A - Italy |  Frosinone | H | W3–0 | 9' |
More on M. Politano
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Napoli | All competitions | 7 | 404 | 1 | 1 |
| 25/26 | Napoli | All competitions | 44 | 2,839 | 2 | 6 |
| 24/25 | Napoli | All competitions | 39 | 2,932 | 3 | 4 |
| 23/24 | Napoli | All competitions | 46 | 2,986 | 9 | 6 |
| 22/23 | Napoli | All competitions | 37 | 1,629 | 5 | 4 |
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