Excellent defending, Matuidi excels at breaking up play with solid interceptions and clean tackles, making him a wall in front of the defense.

Positioning and man marking, He holds position well, tracks runs intelligently, and provides crucial defensive cover across the midfield.

Physical presence, Feels strong and aggressive on the ball, wins duels consistently, and presses effectively.

Box-to-box utility, Despite being primarily defensive, he supports attacks well with decent passing and stamina.