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Height
87
Shirt
36 years
Feb 20, 1989
Right
Preferred foot
Brazil
Country
€164.3K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2027
Contract end
Position
Primary
Striker
ST

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches39%Shot attempts21%Goals31%
Chances created21%Aerial duels won90%Defensive contributions92%

A-League Men 2025/2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
4
Started
6
Matches
285
Minutes played
6.31
Rating
1
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Jan 24

Brisbane Roar FC
W2-3
45
0
0
0
0
6.2

Jan 17

Melbourne Victory
W2-1
67
0
0
0
0
7.3

Jan 11

Wellington Phoenix
D2-2
79
0
0
1
0
6.1

Jan 4

Central Coast Mariners
L0-4
0
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 20, 2025

Perth Glory
W0-1
45
0
0
0
0
6.4

Dec 13, 2025

Melbourne Victory
L2-1
31
0
0
0
0
5.9

Dec 7, 2025

Brisbane Roar FC
L0-1
18
0
0
0
0
6.0

Mar 11, 2025

Buriram United
L0-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 4, 2025

Buriram United
D0-0
56
0
0
0
0
6.2

Feb 18, 2025

Pohang Steelers
W5-2
7
0
0
0
0
-
Adelaide United

Jan 24

A-League Men
Brisbane Roar FC
2-3
45‎’‎
6.2

Jan 17

A-League Men
Melbourne Victory
2-1
67‎’‎
7.3

Jan 11

A-League Men
Wellington Phoenix
2-2
79‎’‎
6.1

Jan 4

A-League Men
Central Coast Mariners
0-4
Bench

Dec 20, 2025

A-League Men
Perth Glory
0-1
45‎’‎
6.4
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 38%
  • 8Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.63xG
2 - 3
Shot typeHeaderSituationRegular playResultBlocked
0.09xG-xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 285

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.73
xG on target (xGOT)
1.08
Non-penalty xG
0.73
Shots
8
Shots on target
3
Headed shots
4

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.02
Successful passes
45
Successful passes %
70.3%

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
50.0%
Duels won
27
Duels won %
44.3%
Aerial duels won
13
Aerial duels won %
50.0%
Touches
128
Touches in opposition box
10
Dispossessed
8
Fouls won
5

Defending

Tackles
6
Interceptions
2
Fouls committed
7
Recoveries
11
Possession won final 3rd
3
Dribbled past
3
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
4
xG against while on pitch
4.65

Discipline

Yellow cards
1
Red cards
0

News

About

Anselmo is a 36-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Adelaide United, born on February 20, 1989, who is right-footed. Follow Anselmo on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 A-League Men season, Anselmo has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 285 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.31, 1 yellow card.

Anselmo's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Anselmo's next match is on February 14, 2026 when Adelaide United face Sydney FC in the A-League Men.

Explore Anselmo's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Anselmo's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Anselmo currently plays for Adelaide United alongside Israel Monga, Bart Vriends, Panagiotis Kikianis, Ryan Kitto, Luka Jovanovic, Juan Muniz, Craig Goodwin, Jonny Yull, Max Vartuli, Jay Barnett, Ben Folami, Jake Najdovski, Yaya Dukuly, Dylan Pierias, Joshua Smits, Luke Duzel, Brody Burkitt, Panashe Madanha, Ethan Cox, Austin Ayoubi, Julian Kwaaitaal, Ryan White, Sotiri Phillis, Bailey O'Neil, Ethan Alagich, Harry Crawford, Fabian Talladira, Joey Garuccio, Vinko Stanisic, Amlani Tatu, Malual Nichola, Feyzo Kasumovic, and Ajak Riak. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Anselmo's career has also included time at Johor Darul Ta'zim, Al-Wehda, Al Nassr FC, Internacional, Sport Recife, Joinville, Sao Caetano, Palermo, Genoa, Gremio Barueri, SE Palmeiras II, and Palmeiras.

Anselmo is from Brazil, and the national teams include Alex Sandro, Andrey Santos, Bento Krepski, Bruno Guimaraes, Caio Henrique, Casemiro, Danilo, Éder Militao, Ederson, Estevao, Fabinho, Fabricio Bruno, Gabriel, Hugo Souza, Joao Pedro, John Victor, Lucas Paquetá, Luciano Juba, Luiz Henrique, Marquinhos, Matheus Cunha, Paulo Henrique, Richarlison, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Vitor Roque, Wesley, Isabela, Lorena, Bruninha, Tarciane, Thaís Ferreira, Ludmila, Angelina, Lelê, Fê Palermo, Cláudia, Yayá, Bia Zaneratto, Yasmim, Ary Borges, Gabi Portilho, Duda Sampaio, Mariza, Dudinha, Gabi Zanotti, Luany, and Isa Haas. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Anselmo has won 2 titles: Pernambucano 1 (2017) with Sport Recife and Serie B (2014) with Joinville.

Anselmo has competed in A-League Men, AFC Champions League Elite, Saudi Pro League, King's Cup, Super Cup, Serie A, Copa Sudamericana, and Serie A. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Anselmo, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Anselmo to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches39%Shot attempts21%Goals31%
Chances created21%Aerial duels won90%Defensive contributions92%

Career

Senior career

Adelaide United (free agent)Sep 2025 - now
6
0
2
0
65
10
22
0
76
14
46
7
33
0
70
2
32
2
5
1
5
0
17
0
19
1
SE Palmeiras IIJan 2011 - Apr 2011
10
1
2
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Sport Recife

Brazil
1
Pernambucano 1(2017)

News

About

Anselmo is a 36-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Adelaide United, born on February 20, 1989, who is right-footed. Follow Anselmo on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 A-League Men season, Anselmo has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 285 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.31, 1 yellow card.

Anselmo's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Anselmo's next match is on February 14, 2026 when Adelaide United face Sydney FC in the A-League Men.

Explore Anselmo's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Anselmo's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Anselmo currently plays for Adelaide United alongside Israel Monga, Bart Vriends, Panagiotis Kikianis, Ryan Kitto, Luka Jovanovic, Juan Muniz, Craig Goodwin, Jonny Yull, Max Vartuli, Jay Barnett, Ben Folami, Jake Najdovski, Yaya Dukuly, Dylan Pierias, Joshua Smits, Luke Duzel, Brody Burkitt, Panashe Madanha, Ethan Cox, Austin Ayoubi, Julian Kwaaitaal, Ryan White, Sotiri Phillis, Bailey O'Neil, Ethan Alagich, Harry Crawford, Fabian Talladira, Joey Garuccio, Vinko Stanisic, Amlani Tatu, Malual Nichola, Feyzo Kasumovic, and Ajak Riak. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Anselmo's career has also included time at Johor Darul Ta'zim, Al-Wehda, Al Nassr FC, Internacional, Sport Recife, Joinville, Sao Caetano, Palermo, Genoa, Gremio Barueri, SE Palmeiras II, and Palmeiras.

Anselmo is from Brazil, and the national teams include Alex Sandro, Andrey Santos, Bento Krepski, Bruno Guimaraes, Caio Henrique, Casemiro, Danilo, Éder Militao, Ederson, Estevao, Fabinho, Fabricio Bruno, Gabriel, Hugo Souza, Joao Pedro, John Victor, Lucas Paquetá, Luciano Juba, Luiz Henrique, Marquinhos, Matheus Cunha, Paulo Henrique, Richarlison, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Vitor Roque, Wesley, Isabela, Lorena, Bruninha, Tarciane, Thaís Ferreira, Ludmila, Angelina, Lelê, Fê Palermo, Cláudia, Yayá, Bia Zaneratto, Yasmim, Ary Borges, Gabi Portilho, Duda Sampaio, Mariza, Dudinha, Gabi Zanotti, Luany, and Isa Haas. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Anselmo has won 2 titles: Pernambucano 1 (2017) with Sport Recife and Serie B (2014) with Joinville.

Anselmo has competed in A-League Men, AFC Champions League Elite, Saudi Pro League, King's Cup, Super Cup, Serie A, Copa Sudamericana, and Serie A. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Anselmo, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Anselmo to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.