Zachary Athekame stats
Switzerland
Match-by-match stats
Z. Athekame
LyonDefenderBefore the next match
Hoffenheim v Lyon, Thursday
What Hoffenheim allow right backs
Position stats9 appearances at RB against Hoffenheim in their last 20 matches; league average from the Bundesliga.
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Odds OutliersZachary Athekame 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Zachary Athekame has appeared in 7 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 630 minutes at an average rating of 7.38. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 7 | 630 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 7.38 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 287 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 7.13 |
 Europa League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.60 |
| Total | 12 | 1,007 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 27 | 7.23 |
Attacking stats
Zachary Athekame has taken 3 shots with 2 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 210 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.1 expected goals (xG), 1.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 45th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Zachary Athekame has 3 assists and 12 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 53 minutes. Zachary Athekame has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 1.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Zachary Athekame has completed 250 of 303 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 31st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Zachary Athekame completes 2 dribbles at a 22% success rate and wins 32 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
Zachary Athekame makes 18 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Zachary Athekame has committed 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly right back (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Lyon squad
E. Nuamah
22 yrs#7
K. Nakamura
26 yrs#11
L. Openda
26 yrs#17
J. Duranville20 yrs#24
K. Boudache
20 yrs#26
A. Gomes Rodríguez
18 yrs#32
R. Himbert18 yrs#45
M. Bidstrup
25 yrs#2
T. Tessmann
25 yrs#6
C. Tolisso32 yrs#8
P. Sulc
25 yrs#10
K. Merah19 yrs#18
T. Morton23 yrs#23
N. Teye Nartey21 yrs#99
P. Akouokou
28 yrs
34 yrs
26 yrs
30 yrs
25 yrs
25 yrs
23 yrs
29 yrs
23 yrs
Switzerland squad
Z. Amdouni25 yrs#11
W. Boteli Mokango20 yrs#13
D. Ndoye25 yrs#14
C. Itten29 yrs#26
J. Monteiro27 yrs#99
V. Sierro31 yrs#4
A. Sanches23 yrs#10
R. Freuler34 yrs#19
M. Aebischer29 yrs#20
A. Jashari24 yrs#30
F. Rieder24 yrs#32
J. Manzambi21 yrs#44
D. Sow29 yrs#97
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 27 | 822 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 5.66 |
 Super League | 4 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6.81 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 30 | 1,762 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 51 | 6.79 |
 Champions League | 8 | 498 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 6.71 |
Champions LeagueAbout Zachary Athekame
Ligue 1 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Zachary Athekame has scored 2 goals and 3 assists across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Zachary Athekame has attempted 3 shots with 2 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zachary Athekame has created 12 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (22% success rate). Zachary Athekame has contributed 12 key passes and 32 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zachary Athekame has registered 18 tackles (10 won), 6 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 250 from 303 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Zachary Athekame has won 32 of 59 total duels.
Discipline
Zachary Athekame has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 9.
About Zachary Athekame
Zachary Athekame is a 21-year-old defender playing for Olympique Lyonnais in the Ligue 1, representing Switzerland. Zachary Athekame is right-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 13 December 2004.
Most recent appearance
Zachary Athekame's most recent match was at home against Nice on April 14th. Lyon won 2-1. Zachary Athekame played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.79.
Recent matches
- April 14th2-1 winvsNice(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.79)
- November 3rd3-2 winvsCrystal Palace(90 mins, rating 6.6)
- August 23rd2-1 lossatLens(90 mins, rating 6.97)
- June 6th3-0 winvsNorth Macedonia(20 mins, rating 6.41)
- March 20th2-1 winvsSlovenia(87 mins, rating 6.54)
Next fixture
Zachary Athekame and Olympique Lyonnais are next in action on April 13th against Paris in the Coupe de France. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Paris vs Olympique Lyonnais match preview.
Teammates at Olympique Lyonnais
Zachary Athekame currently plays alongside Julien Duranville, Steeve Kango, Tanner Tessmann, Ernest Nuamah, Mohamed Ouédraogo, Nicolás Tagliafico, Alejandro Gomes Rodríguez, Rémy Descamps, Lassine Diarra, Rémi Himbert, Noah Teye Nartey, Noham Kamara, Tyler Morton, Dominik Greif, Justin Bengui, Abner, Corentin Tolisso, Loïs Openda, Felix Bacher, Moussa Niakhaté, Clinton Mata, Mads Bidstrup, Pavel Sulc, Zachary Athekame, Khalis Merah, Ruben Kluivert, Keito Nakamura, Paul Akouokou and Kaïl Boudache at Olympique Lyonnais.