Adel Taarabt
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Match-by-match stats
Adel Taarabt 2024/2025 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Adel Taarabt has appeared in 24 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,765 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 24 | 1,765 | 8 | 5 | 34 | 11 | 7.06 |
 AFC Champions League Two | 7 | 406 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 7.01 |
| Total | 31 | 2,171 | 8 | 6 | 44 | 18 | 7.05 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 0.40 | 93 |
| Goal involvements | 13 | 0.66 | 94 |
| Shots | 36 | 1.80 | 70 |
| Shots on target | 16 | 0.80 | 77 |
| Shot accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Shot conversion | 22.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 86 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.15 | 68 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.51 | 50 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.46 | 67 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.30 | 90 |
| Key passes | 34 | 1.70 | 81 |
| Chances created | 28 | 1.43 | 88 |
| Big chances created | 10 | 0.51 | 92 |
Adel Taarabt has taken 36 shots with 16 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 49 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 70th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Adel Taarabt has 5 assists and 34 key passes , creating 10 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 63 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 90th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1039 | 53.00 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 876 | 44.70 | 83 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Long balls won | 50 | 2.55 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.46 | 65 |
| Backward passes | 165 | 8.41 | 93 |
| Passes (final third) | 147 | 7.50 | 88 |
Adel Taarabt has completed 876 of 1039 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 0.76 | 56 |
| Dribble attempts | 25 | 1.27 | 51 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 69 |
| Duels won | 57 | 2.91 | 8 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 0.82 | 54 |
| Touches | 1261 | 64.30 | 77 |
| Possession lost | 182 | 9.28 | 59 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.31 | 10 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 0.92 | 28 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.66 | 43 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Adel Taarabt completes 15 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 57 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 0.56 | 2 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.46 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.31 | 11 |
| Clearances | 8 | 0.41 | 22 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 55 | 2.80 | 31 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Adel Taarabt makes 11 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 160 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 2nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.82 | 21 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.15 | 41 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 14 | 0.71 | 100 |
| Fouls per card | 5.33 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 34 | 1.73 | 13 |
| 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 |
Adel Taarabt has committed 16 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.3 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly attacking midfielder (10 appearances), also at left striker (5) and right striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Adel Taarabt previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 226 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 22 | 1,849 | 8 | 7 | 58 | 9 | 7.56 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 22 | 1,824 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 22 | 816 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 6.96 |
 Champions League | 13 | 411 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.57 |
Champions LeagueAbout Adel Taarabt
UAE Pro League 2024/2025 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Adel Taarabt has scored 8 goals and 5 assists across 24 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1765 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Adel Taarabt has attempted 36 shots with 16 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Adel Taarabt has created 28 chances including 10 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 15 successful dribbles from 25 attempts (60% success rate). Adel Taarabt has contributed 34 key passes and 38 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Adel Taarabt has registered 11 tackles (9 won), 6 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 876 from 1039 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Adel Taarabt has won 57 of 111 total duels.
Discipline
Adel Taarabt has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 18.
About Adel Taarabt
Adel Taarabt is a 37-year-old midfielder playing for Al Sharjah in the UAE Pro League, representing Morocco. Adel Taarabt is right-footed and wears the number 49 shirt. Born on 24 May 1989.
Most recent appearance
Adel Taarabt's most recent match was away at Al Ittihad on June 8th. Al Sharjah lost 3-0. Adel Taarabt played 31 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.39.
Recent matches
- June 8th3-0 lossatAl Ittihad(31 mins, rating 6.39)
- February 8th0-5 lossvsTractor Sazi(46 mins, rating 6.48)
- May 8th1-1 drawatAl Sadd(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.27)
- January 8th4-3 winvsAl Gharafa(59 mins, rating 6.21)
- September 9th4-1 winvsAl Wasl(16 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.05)
Teammates at Al Sharjah
Adel Taarabt currently plays alongside Agner, Adel Taarabt, Luan Pereira, Abdullah Ghanim, Majid Rashid, Rafael Pereira, Maro Katinić, Darwish bin Habib, Hareb Abdullah Suhail, Arshia Sarshogh, Leandrinho, Khaled Tawhid, Al Hassan Saleh, Hamad Fahad, Caio, Guilherme Biro, Mayed Saeed, Shahin Abdulrahman, Julimar, Majed Hassan, Adel Al Hosani, Khaled Aldhanhani, Ousmane Camara, Sultan Al Saadi, Gerónimo Poblete, V. Prijović, Igor Coronado and Khaled Bawazir at Al Sharjah.