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N. Mbala
MetzForwardBefore the next match
Saint-Dié Kellermann v Metz, Sunday
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Position statsNo LW appearances against Saint-Dié Kellermann yet
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Odds OutliersNathan Mbala 2026/2027 season stats
As a right wing back, Nathan Mbala has appeared in 9 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 394 minutes at an average rating of 5.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 defenders.
Attacking stats
Nathan Mbala has taken 11 shots with 1 on target (9% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 36 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nathan Mbala has 0 assists and 8 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 66 minutes. Nathan Mbala has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Nathan Mbala has completed 62 of 74 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 0th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Nathan Mbala completes 3 dribbles at a 30% success rate and wins 15 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (4th percentile).
Defending stats
Nathan Mbala makes 10 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 82nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Nathan Mbala has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly right wing back (2 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Metz squad
I. Sané
21 yrs#7
G. Abuashvili
23 yrs#9
P. Moussa Fall22 yrs#11
J. Mangondo
21 yrs#17
M. Bokele22 yrs#19
J. Pandore18 yrs#21N. Mbala
18 yrs#22
A. Mbodji18 yrs#33
H. Kadamani
17 yrs#38
N. Mendy34 yrs#6
J. Deminguet28 yrs#8
T. Savanier34 yrs#10
A. Touré20 yrs#12
B. Munongo16 yrs#18
A. Sy21 yrs#27
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 13 | 435 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 6.37 |
About Nathan Mbala
Ligue 2 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Nathan Mbala has featured across 9 appearances (4 starts), totalling 394 minutes. Nathan Mbala has attempted 11 shots with 1 on target, a 9% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nathan Mbala has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 3 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (30% success rate). Nathan Mbala has contributed 8 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nathan Mbala has registered 10 tackles (8 won), 1 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 62 from 74 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Nathan Mbala has won 15 of 35 total duels.
Discipline
Nathan Mbala has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
About Nathan Mbala
Nathan Mbala is a 18-year-old forward playing for Metz in the Ligue 2, representing DR Congo. Nathan Mbala is left-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 19 February 2008.
Most recent appearance
Nathan Mbala's most recent match was away at Montpellier on May 1st. Metz won 2-3. Nathan Mbala played 10 minutes with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- May 1st2-3 winatMontpellier(10 mins, rating 6.44)
- March 1st1-3 lossvsPau(79 mins, rating 7.05)
- November 20th1-1 drawatDunkerque(30 mins, rating 7.2)
- October 11th3-2 winvsSochaux(2 mins, rating 0)
- October 19th2-2 drawvsSaint-Étienne(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Nathan Mbala and Metz are next in action on April 15th against Saint-Dié Kellermann in the Coupe de France. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Saint-Dié Kellermann vs Metz match preview.
Teammates at Metz
Nathan Mbala currently plays alongside Jonathan Fischer, Ousmane Ba, Jean Ruiz, Jessy Deminguet, Bouna Sarr, Pape Sy, Idris Mohamed, Nathan Mbala, Believe Munongo, Jahyann Pandore, Alassane Sy, Abdourahmane Mbodji, Nampalys Mendy, Cristian Devenish, Ibou Sané, Téji Savanier, Giorgi Abuashvili, Michel Mboula, Joseph Mangondo, Alpha Touré, Pape Moussa Fall, Maxime Colin, Florian Miguel, Morgan Bokele and Hamza Kadamani at Metz.