Matheus Cunha

Key strength: Finishing

Clinical finisher

In a Manchester United resurgence that has the Theatre of Dreams believing again, Matheus Cunha stands at the creative heart of their revival. The Red Devils sit 3rd in the table, riding the momentum of a WWLDW run that signals genuine Champions League credentials—and Cunha is their €74.2 million orchestrator. The 26-year-old Brazilian dons the iconic number 10 shirt not as burden but birthright, threading together a United attack that finally sings. His numbers—8 goals and 4 assists across 32 appearances—only hint at his true influence. With 83-rated shooting and clinical finishing instincts, Cunha operates as the perfect foil to Benjamin Sesko's aerial threat, dropping into half-spaces with intelligence that turns transition into devastation. His 2,426 minutes reveal a player entrusted to knit the lines, connecting Fernandes's vision with the forwards' hunger. Three yellow cards tell of competitive edge; his 73 dribbling and 72 passing stats reveal a technician unafraid of the pressure. At peak age 26 and appreciating toward €75m value, Cunha embodies the modern second striker—less headline-hunter, more architect of collective brilliance. In this United revival, he proves that clever movement and cool finishing trump raw pace every time.