27 | Matheus Nunes - 2025/26

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Impressed once again both defensively and going forward. Great cross for the first goal very similar to the cross he supplied to Haaland for his goal against the Dippers

 

[OrigamiNinja]

Over the last 12-18 months, he must have a shout as our most improved player. Granted, he was starting from a pretty low point, but he's putting in pretty consistent performances now. To the point where you'd have to wonder if getting in a RB next month is the priority it would have been last january.

I’d say we are at the point where it’s not hyperbole to say we would be fucked if Nunes got injured. Hes one of our most important players and if anything, we should be looking at buying someone who can cover him in case the unthinkable happened, because Rico isn’t that guy.

 

[samuelyeboah]

he clearly doesn't feel like he's a midfielder filling in at right back, i'll tell you that

 

[OrigamiNinja]

Outstanding again. That cross for the Haaland opener was kdb-esque. Nobody in our squad has as good of a cross as him. Want to see him putting more balls in like that, he could be hitting double figures on assists if that became a regular feature. I challenge all his haters to offer up a better right back this season than him.

We should be using it far more. He crosses like TAA and has the deadliest striker in world football at the far post. I’m not suggesting we spam it but it should be happening 2 or 3 times a game, rather than once every 2 or 3 games.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Never thought right back would be a position of strength after not signing one in the summer.

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

It took time but he is growing in confidence and his passing has reached another level. If we did buy a specialist right back, though, I’m not sure he would get many games in midfield. Anyway, he’s having a very good season

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Should be a lesson to any player - his City career seemed over, the manager didn't rate him. He kept working hard when others faltered and he took his chance. Now he's getting better with every game. Shut up a lot of people (myself included).

 

[super_city_si]

Superb again

 

[MCFCFanTX]

That cross didn't surprise me. Honestly might be the best crosser on the team. Has had a bunch of assists to erling over the years. He's becoming more complete game by game. Really happy for him.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

He’s a centre midfielder filling in at right back, hope this helps!

Nunes is no longer a centre midfielder.
Thats a bit like staying Kompany was a centre midfielder filling in at centre half.

 

[TurboDuo]

Didn't seen better cross from our full back since 2017. and Benjamin Mendy

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

Excellent at both ends of the pitch, and apparently not feeling the same fatigue as some of the other lads who are also playing every game

 

[peter.evans]

Outstanding again. That cross for the Haaland opener was kdb-esque. Nobody in our squad has as good of a cross as him. Want to see him putting more balls in like that, he could be hitting double figures on assists if that became a regular feature. I challenge all his haters to offer up a better right back this season than him.

It was an absolutely superb cross and a wonderful finish.

 

[samuelyeboah]

I was more impressed with his contribution for the 2nd goal, honestly, as good as that cross was

 

[Blue_Lightsaber]

Outstanding again. That cross for the Haaland opener was kdb-esque. Nobody in our squad has as good of a cross as him. Want to see him putting more balls in like that, he could be hitting double figures on assists if that became a regular feature. I challenge all his haters to offer up a better right back this season than him.

Been saying that since last season.. when KDB was injured..

Pep went with Nunes because he was like a mini KDB with his passes and crosses which would turn into assists as he could get the ball through to Haaland when others could not.

This is Pep today saying it:



40 years from now City fans will talk about Nunes having the best redemption arc of any player in the club.. from utter bin trash to unfucking believable terrific!

 

[SambaStyle]

Nunes and Nico are powerful Athletes who can control the ball nicely.

Pep has moulded them into brilliant full backs.

 

[Andouble]

Was ready to loan him out for the next few years or send him to Saudi 18 months ago. Can't recall a better turnaround? One of his first games for us away to Wolves with the crowd booing his every touch was one of the worst performances I can remember. Now he's shutting down Vinicius at the Bernabeau.

I'll give him all the credit in the world, because even his attitude seemed shit. Complete reversal now. Well done lad.

 

[skillman]

Love the guy.

 

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