# Roberto Firmino > Attacker · Brazil · [Al Ahli](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1703) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/24474) ## Quick facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 34 | | Date of birth | 1991-10-02 | | Nationality | Brazil | | Position | Attacker | | Jersey | #9 | | Height | 181 cm | | Weight | 76 kg | | Current club | [Al Ahli](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1703) | | Competition | [Pro League](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/28) | ## Season snapshot | Metric | Value | | --- | ---: | | Season | 2023/2024 | | Competition | Pro League | | Appearances | 32 | | Minutes | 2326 | | Goals | 9 | | Assists | 6 | | Average rating | 7.31 | ## Last matches | Date | Competition | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xA | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | | Sun 28 May | Premier League | Southampton | 57 | 1 | 0 | 0.46 | 0.14 | 7.00 | | Sat 20 May | Premier League | Aston Villa | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0.57 | 0.00 | 7.20 | | Mon 17 Apr | Premier League | Leeds United | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.70 | | Sun 9 Apr | Premier League | Arsenal | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0.44 | 0.00 | 7.30 | | Tue 4 Apr | Premier League | Chelsea | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 6.80 | ## Profile ### Aging creator still delivering high-end involvement ## Profile Roberto Firmino is a 34-year-old Brazilian attacker currently at Al Ahli, a profile built more on connection and creation than pure finishing[^fact-1]. The role on paper is attacker; the season data underlines involvement across the frontline rather than sole reliance on goals[^fact-1][^fact-3]. ## Season form Volume tells the baseline story: 38 appearances and 3,003 minutes across the season, providing a large enough sample to judge patterns[^fact-2]. Output reads respectable for a creator-forward: 9 goals and 8 assists recorded over that span[^fact-3]. Provider metrics back that up — the season average rating sits at 7.19, a signal of consistent influence in matches rather than sporadic flashes[^fact-4]. In the most recent five-match window the underlying numbers point to sustained shooting threat: 1.48 xG and 0.14 xA in those last five outings, suggesting the chances created for himself have materialized into a meaningful opportunity flow even if final pass metrics are low[^fact-5]. ## Availability & momentum Appearance and minutes totals imply reliable availability through the season, with 38 appearances and 3,003 minutes showing regular selection and heavy usage[^fact-2]. Momentum is real: three goals in his last five appearances across 160 minutes indicates a hot spell when on the pitch — that equates to a goal roughly every 53 minutes in that short run, a concentrated scoring burst within limited minutes[^fact-6]. The latest match ended 4–4 (draw) against Southampton, in which he scored and earned a 7.00 match rating, continuing the recent scoring sequence[^fact-7]. ## What to watch The immediate watchpoint is whether the recent spike in finishing sustains beyond the five-game sample: 1.48 xG over the last five and three goals in that same period are the primary signals to track for short-term forecasting[^fact-5][^fact-6]. The next fixture will reveal if the minutes pattern that produced those returns continues; selection and minutes will determine how much of the recent form can be expected to carry forward[^fact-2][^fact-6]. For traders focused on goal involvement, the clearest value surfaced by the numbers is that Firmino has turned a compact minutes sample into tangible returns — three goals from 160 minutes and a goals/expected-goals profile that shows chances being generated for himself[^fact-6][^fact-5]. Monitor starting minutes and whether the underlying chance rate (xG) keeps up; those are the metrics that will validate whether the short-run scoring translates into a longer-term trend[^fact-5][^fact-2]. ### Cited facts [^fact-1]: **Identity** — 34 years old · Brazil · Attacker · current club Al Ahli. [^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 38 appearances (2019/2020), 3003 minutes on the pitch. [^fact-3]: **Season output** — 9 goals and 8 assists recorded. [^fact-4]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 7.19 across the season. [^fact-5]: **Expected output (last 5)** — Last 5 matches: 1.48 xG and 0.14 xA. [^fact-6]: **Recent form (last 5)** — 3 goals, 0 assists, 160 minutes across the last 5 appearances. [^fact-7]: **Last match** — Southampton 4–4 (D) — 1 goal, 0 assists, rating 7.00. --- Methodology: . Canonical HTML: .