Riccardo Calafiori
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Riccardo Calafiori 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Riccardo Calafiori has appeared in 26 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,710 minutes at an average rating of 6.61. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 26 | 1,710 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 32 | 6.61 |
 Champions League | 6 | 333 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6.82 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.47 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.05 |
| Total | 36 | 2,294 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 43 | 6.66 |
Premier League
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.16 | 77 |
| Shots | 32 | 1.70 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.40 | 92 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Shot conversion | 3.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.13 | n/a | 53 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.16 | 88 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.74 | 98 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.53 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.11 | 97 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.50 | 55 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.47 | 63 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 13 |
Riccardo Calafiori has taken 32 shots with 8 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 53 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Riccardo Calafiori has 2 assists and 9 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 190 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 756 | 39.80 | 38 |
| Accurate passes | 647 | 34.10 | 40 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.11 | 20 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.16 | 47 |
| Backward passes | 190 | 10.00 | 93 |
| Passes (final third) | 84 | 4.42 | 33 |
Riccardo Calafiori has completed 647 of 756 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 38th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.84 | 86 |
| Dribble attempts | 24 | 1.26 | 79 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 73 |
| Duels won | 104 | 5.47 | 71 |
| Aerials won | 48 | 2.53 | 73 |
| Touches | 1160 | 61.10 | 38 |
| Possession lost | 201 | 10.58 | 52 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.32 | 25 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.53 | 40 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.53 | 70 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 0.53 | 40 |
Riccardo Calafiori completes 16 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 104 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 32 | 1.68 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 1.00 | 52 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 0.84 | 31 |
| Clearances | 50 | 2.63 | 17 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 74 | 3.89 | 63 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.11 | 24 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 30 |
Riccardo Calafiori makes 32 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 50 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 53 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 1.37 | 87 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.26 | 77 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 5.20 | n/a | 63 |
| Foul involvements | 36 | 1.89 | 64 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Riccardo Calafiori has committed 26 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.2 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left back (22 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Riccardo Calafiori previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 7.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 19 | 985 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 6.60 |
| Champions League | 8 | 430 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 7.08 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 341 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.68 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 3 | 270 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7.02 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 30 | 2,347 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 47 | 7.35 |
 Super League | 3 | 253 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6.83 |
 Coppa Italia | 3 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.14 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 23 | 1,693 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 47 | 6.76 |
| Europa Conference League | 8 | 699 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 9 | 251 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5.85 |
| Europa Conference League | 3 | 257 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7.00 |
About Riccardo Calafiori
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Riccardo Calafiori has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 26 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1710 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Riccardo Calafiori has attempted 32 shots with 8 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Riccardo Calafiori has created 9 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 16 successful dribbles from 24 attempts (67% success rate). Riccardo Calafiori has contributed 9 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Riccardo Calafiori has registered 32 tackles (19 won), 16 interceptions, and 50 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 647 from 756 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Riccardo Calafiori has won 104 of 184 total duels.
Discipline
Riccardo Calafiori has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 10.
About Riccardo Calafiori
Riccardo Calafiori is a 24-year-old defender playing for Arsenal in the Premier League, representing Italy. Riccardo Calafiori is left-footed and wears the number 33 shirt. Born on 19 May 2002.
Most recent appearance
Riccardo Calafiori's most recent match was away at Crystal Palace on May 20th. Arsenal won 1-2. Riccardo Calafiori played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- December 3rd1-1 drawatParis Saint Germain(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 20th1-2 winatCrystal Palace(46 mins, rating 6.57)
- May 30th1-0 winvsBurnley(72 mins, rating 7.06)
- February 9th0-1 winatWest Ham United(46 mins, rating 6.36)
- October 26th1-0 winvsAtlético de Madrid(58 mins, rating 6.38)
Teammates at Arsenal
Riccardo Calafiori currently plays alongside Max Dowman, Noni Madueke, David Raya, Christian Nørgaard, Tommy Setford, Jurriën Timber, Fábio Vieira, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Gabriel, Declan Rice, Reiss Nelson, Gabriel Martinelli, Cristhian Mosquera, Martin Ødegaard, Mikel Merino, Viktor Gyökeres, Piero Hincapié, Illan Meslier, Eberechi Eze, William Saliba, Kai Havertz, Martín Zubimendi, Ben White, Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri at Arsenal.