Bright Osayi-Samuel
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Bright Osayi-Samuel 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Bright Osayi-Samuel has appeared in 27 Championship matches this season, totalling 1,554 minutes at an average rating of 5.82. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 27 | 1,554 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 5.82 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.88 |
| Total | 28 | 1,637 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 5.82 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 38 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.10 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 59 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.06 | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.40 | 40 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.29 | 39 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.17 | 73 |
Bright Osayi-Samuel has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 777 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 4th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Bright Osayi-Samuel has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 311 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 580 | 33.60 | 22 |
| Accurate passes | 474 | 27.50 | 31 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 1.04 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.23 | 53 |
| Backward passes | 145 | 8.40 | 84 |
| Passes (final third) | 103 | 5.97 | 50 |
Bright Osayi-Samuel has completed 474 of 580 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 22nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 14 | 0.81 | 87 |
| Dribble attempts | 29 | 1.68 | 86 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 43 |
| Duels won | 94 | 5.44 | 58 |
| Aerials won | 24 | 1.39 | 28 |
| Touches | 1050 | 60.80 | 40 |
| Possession lost | 261 | 15.12 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.46 | 51 |
| Fouls won | 30 | 1.74 | 95 |
| Dispossessed | 18 | 1.04 | 92 |
| Turnovers | 27 | 1.56 | 88 |
Bright Osayi-Samuel completes 14 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 94 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (28th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 30 | 1.74 | 62 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.04 | 59 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 1.10 | 51 |
| Clearances | 34 | 1.97 | 9 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 74 | 4.29 | 79 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.17 | 27 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 68 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Bright Osayi-Samuel makes 30 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 34 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 62nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.27 | 86 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.35 | 94 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.67 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 52 | 3.01 | 97 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Bright Osayi-Samuel has committed 22 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.7 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right back (19 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Bright Osayi-Samuel previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 5 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5.48 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 6 | 545 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 7.00 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.29 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 25 | 1,337 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 24 | 6.27 |
 Europa League | 9 | 634 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 6.85 |
 Champions League | 3 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.73 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 219 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5.63 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 251 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lig | 23 | 1,744 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 42 | 7.11 |
 Europa Conference League | 15 | 1,270 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 6.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lig | 23 | 1,194 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 6.39 |
| Europa League | 9 | 642 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 4.60 |
| Champions League | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lig | 31 | 2,367 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 41 | 6.99 |
| Europa League | 8 | 592 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5.06 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.96 |
About Bright Osayi-Samuel
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Bright Osayi-Samuel has scored 1 assist across 27 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1554 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Bright Osayi-Samuel has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Bright Osayi-Samuel has created 5 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 14 successful dribbles from 29 attempts (48% success rate). Bright Osayi-Samuel has contributed 7 key passes and 26 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Bright Osayi-Samuel has registered 30 tackles (18 won), 19 interceptions, and 34 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 474 from 580 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Bright Osayi-Samuel has won 94 of 182 total duels.
Discipline
Bright Osayi-Samuel has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 30.
About Bright Osayi-Samuel
Bright Osayi-Samuel is a 28-year-old defender playing for Birmingham City in the Championship, representing England. Bright Osayi-Samuel is right-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 31 December 1997.
Most recent appearance
Bright Osayi-Samuel's most recent match was away at Portsmouth on October 2nd. Birmingham City drew 1-1. Bright Osayi-Samuel played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 5 tackles with a match rating of 7.02.
Recent matches
- October 2nd1-1 drawatPortsmouth(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.02)
- November 13th2-1 winvsBristol City(70 mins, rating 6.96)
- March 13th2-1 winvsPreston North End(25 mins, rating 6.47)
- September 14th1-1 drawatHull City(50 mins, rating 6.28)
- December 7th2-0 winvsWrexham(90 mins, rating 7.01)
Next fixture
Bright Osayi-Samuel and Birmingham City are next in action on May 7th against Swansea City in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Swansea City vs Birmingham City match preview.
Teammates at Birmingham City
Bright Osayi-Samuel currently plays alongside Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Demarai Gray, Marvin Ducksch, Jhon SolĂs, Seung-ho Paik, Tomoki Iwata, Alex Cochrane, James Beadle, Bradley Mayo, Ethan Laird, Patrick Roberts, Kanya Fujimoto, August Priske, Carlos Vicente, Jay Stansfield, Phil Neumann, Kyogo Furuhashi, Marc Leonard, Scott Wright, Dael Fry, Ryan Allsop, Jack Robinson, Christoph Klarer and Lee Buchanan at Birmingham City.