Matías Cavalleri: New signing for Paysandu.

Matías Cavalleri is an Argentine forward who has stood out in Chilean domestic leagues throughout his career. Having played for clubs like Curicó Unido, Palestino, and La Calera, he has shown consiste

In his debut professional season in 2018 with Curicó Unido, Matías Cavalleri played 12 matches but was unable to score. However, his output improved significantly in the following years. In 2019, he scored 3 goals in 15.8 matches, averaging 1.71 shots per game with a shot accuracy rate of 37%. In 2020, he maintained similar stats, scoring 3 goals in 14.6 matches.

His stint with Palestino in 2021 was brief, with only 2.3 matches played, but he returned to La Calera, where he made a significant impact. In 2022, he scored 6 goals in 17.1 matches, maintaining strong averages of 2.10 shots per game and a shot accuracy of 41.7%. By 2023, at the age of 24, Cavalleri continued to grow, scoring 4 goals in 15.8 matches and sustaining solid performance metrics.In 2024, Cavalleri remains at La Calera, where he played 21.7 matches but experienced a drop in his goal-scoring output, netting only 2 goals, reflecting a decline in his offensive statistics. Despite this, he remains an important player, averaging 1.70 shots per game with a shot accuracy rate of 32.4%.

Over his 7 seasons across 3 clubs and 1 league (Chilean Primera División), Matías Cavalleri has played 94.3 matches, scored 18 goals, and averaged 1.92 shots per game. His shot accuracy rate of 36.5% highlights his potential to continue growing as a forward in Chilean football.

Campo Analítico interviewed performance analyst Christian Tabilo, who shared insights into Matías Cavalleri’s trajectory and career.

Campo Analítico: Who is Matías Cavalleri?

Christian Tabilo: Matías Cavalleri was born in Santiago, Chile, but emigrated to Argentina with his family at the age of 4. He went through the youth system at Newell’s Old Boys and, in 2018, was introduced as a signing for Curicó Unido, earning a call-up to Chile’s youth national team.

Campo Analítico: What are his main characteristics?

Christian Tabilo: He excels in 1v1 situations, delivers good crosses, has a strong shot from outside the box, frequently seeks duels, and is a solid finisher.

Campo Analítico: What led him to leave the Chilean league for Brazil’s second division?

Christian Tabilo: Gaining relevance to secure a spot in the national team and competing in a stronger league, like the one in Brazil.

Campo Analítico: What are his weaknesses, and what could prevent him from succeeding in Belém?

Christian Tabilo: His weaknesses include difficulty adapting to training routines in Brazil and to the cultural differences, as well as his stature, which can work against him.

You can learn more about Christian Tabilo via LinkedIn.