Riccardo Calafiori
Italy
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Riccardo Calafiori 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Riccardo Calafiori has appeared in 2 Premier League matches this season, totalling 171 minutes at an average rating of 7.21. 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 | 2 | 171 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7.21 |
 Community Shield | 1 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Total | 3 | 231 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7.39 |
Premier 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 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 86 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 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. Riccardo Calafiori has 2 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 86 minutes. Riccardo Calafiori has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). 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 39 of 45 passes at 87% accuracy . 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 0 dribbles and wins 7 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 2 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 86 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 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left back (2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Champions League| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premier League, Riccardo Calafiori has scored 2 assists across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 171 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 1.1 assists per 90 minutes. Riccardo Calafiori has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.15 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Riccardo Calafiori has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Riccardo Calafiori has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Riccardo Calafiori has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 1 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 39 from 45 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Riccardo Calafiori has won 7 of 10 total duels.
Discipline
Riccardo Calafiori has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 1.
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 Aston Villa on November 22nd. Arsenal won 0-1. Riccardo Calafiori played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.33.
Recent matches
- November 22nd0-1 winatAston Villa(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.33)
- July 6th3-0 winvsCoventry City(81 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.1)
- April 2nd3-0 winvsManchester City(60 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.85)
- December 3rd1-1 drawatParis Saint Germain(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 20th1-2 winatCrystal Palace(46 mins, rating 6.57)
Next fixture
Riccardo Calafiori and Arsenal are next in action on December 2nd against Chelsea in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Arsenal vs Chelsea match preview.
Teammates at Arsenal
Riccardo Calafiori currently plays alongside Martin Ødegaard, Bruno Guimarães, Ben White, Max Dowman, Martín Zubimendi, Ezri Konsa, William Saliba, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Jurriën Timber, Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze, Cristhian Mosquera, Declan Rice, Piero Hincapié, Christos Tzolis, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Illan Meslier, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, David Raya, Mikel Merino and Kai Havertz at Arsenal.