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Franck Kessié
Ivory CoastPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
F. Kessié
Franck Kessié 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Franck Kessié has appeared in 4 World Cup matches this season, totalling 347 minutes at an average rating of 6.84. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other World Cup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 4 | 347 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.84 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 4 | 271 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.35 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.47 |
| Total | 10 | 776 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5.37 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.30 | 85 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.26 | 58 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.00 | 43 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.50 | 67 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 82 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.52 | 62 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.50 | 18 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.52 | 20 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Franck Kessié has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 87 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Franck Kessié has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 174 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 191 | 49.50 | 47 |
| Accurate passes | 163 | 42.30 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 2.07 | 64 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Backward passes | 36 | 9.34 | 65 |
| Passes (final third) | 20 | 5.19 | 38 |
Franck Kessié has completed 163 of 191 passes at 85% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 47th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.26 | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.78 | 33 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 15 |
| Duels won | 9 | 2.33 | 2 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.52 | 41 |
| Touches | 219 | 56.80 | 31 |
| Possession lost | 35 | 9.08 | 31 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.52 | 29 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.52 | 19 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.26 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 7 |
Franck Kessié completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 9 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.04 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.04 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.26 | 21 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 16 | 4.15 | 49 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Franck Kessié makes 4 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 87 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 1.82 | 90 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.26 | 77 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.26 | 89 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 90 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 2.33 | 55 |
| 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 |
Franck Kessié has committed 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
World CupMainly right central midfielder (3 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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27 yrs
Franck Kessié previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 6 | 471 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 6.23 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 408 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 6.77 |
| Friendly International | 3 | 294 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.54 |
 FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 26 | 2,174 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 7.03 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 10 | 859 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 7.02 |
 Kings Cup | 3 | 330 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 7.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 30 | 2,592 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 37 | 7.18 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 12 | 1,025 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 7 | 587 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7.35 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 291 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 3 | 256 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 31 | 2,700 | 10 | 4 | 33 | 42 | 7.53 |
| Kings Cup | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 28 | 977 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 6.32 |
 Champions League | 6 | 273 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7.02 |
 Copa Del Rey | 5 | 368 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 7.18 |
 Europa League | 2 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.04 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 31 | 2,309 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 41 | 7.22 |
| Champions League | 5 | 321 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6.53 |
About Franck Kessié
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Franck Kessié has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Franck Kessié has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Franck Kessié has registered 4 tackles (4 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 163 from 191 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Franck Kessié has won 9 of 20 total duels.
Discipline
Franck Kessié has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 2.
About Franck Kessié
Franck Kessié is a 29-year-old midfielder, representing Ivory Coast. Franck Kessié is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 19 December 1996.
Most recent appearance
Franck Kessié's most recent match was away at Norway on November 29th. They lost 1-2. Franck Kessié played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.68.