Kalidou Koulibaly
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Match-by-match stats
Kalidou Koulibaly 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Kalidou Koulibaly has appeared in 18 Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,597 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 18 | 1,597 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 36 | 7.12 |
 Kings Cup | 4 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7.04 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 349 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7.10 |
| Total | 26 | 2,336 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 53 | 7.10 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.17 | 83 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.60 | 69 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Shot accuracy | 27.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 75 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.11 | 78 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.34 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.11 | 46 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.11 | 96 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.60 | 68 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.39 | 62 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.17 | 81 |
Kalidou Koulibaly has taken 11 shots with 3 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 145 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 69th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kalidou Koulibaly has 2 assists and 11 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 228 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 82nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 969 | 54.60 | 92 |
| Accurate passes | 862 | 48.60 | 91 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Long balls won | 60 | 3.38 | 86 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.06 | 38 |
| Backward passes | 35 | 1.97 | 4 |
| Passes (final third) | 187 | 10.54 | 99 |
Kalidou Koulibaly has completed 862 of 969 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 92nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.23 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.34 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 77 |
| Duels won | 79 | 4.45 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 36 | 2.03 | 92 |
| Touches | 1192 | 67.20 | 87 |
| Possession lost | 127 | 7.16 | 36 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.79 | 62 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.17 | 5 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.06 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kalidou Koulibaly completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 79 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 36 | 2.03 | 69 |
| Tackles won | 24 | 1.35 | 71 |
| Interceptions | 27 | 1.52 | 81 |
| Clearances | 59 | 3.32 | 51 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 104 | 5.86 | 98 |
| 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 | 22 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Kalidou Koulibaly makes 36 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 59 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.73 | 24 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.34 | 80 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.06 | 94 |
| Fouls per card | 1.86 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 0.90 | 8 |
| 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 |
Kalidou Koulibaly has committed 13 fouls and received 6 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 1.9 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left center back (14 appearances), also at right center back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Kalidou Koulibaly previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 3 | 270 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.17 |
 World Cup | 2 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5.64 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 6 | 519 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7.11 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 364 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6.87 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 243 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 30 | 2,607 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 53 | 7.09 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 12 | 1,019 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 6.60 |
| Kings Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7.08 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 30 | 2,645 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 62 | 7.34 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 8 | 705 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 7.38 |
| Kings Cup | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 23 | 1,800 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 45 | 7.07 |
 Champions League | 7 | 570 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 7.23 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.92 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
Premier League
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 27 | 2,406 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 39 | 7.35 |
 Europa League | 7 | 630 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6.94 |
About Kalidou Koulibaly
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Kalidou Koulibaly has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 18 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1597 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Kalidou Koulibaly has attempted 11 shots with 3 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kalidou Koulibaly has created 7 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Kalidou Koulibaly has contributed 11 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kalidou Koulibaly has registered 36 tackles (24 won), 27 interceptions, and 59 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 862 from 969 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Kalidou Koulibaly has won 79 of 129 total duels.
Discipline
Kalidou Koulibaly has received 6 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 3.
About Kalidou Koulibaly
Kalidou Koulibaly is a 35-year-old defender playing for Al Hilal in the Pro League, representing Senegal. Kalidou Koulibaly is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 20 June 1991.
Most recent appearance
Kalidou Koulibaly's most recent match was away at Norway on October 22nd. Al Hilal lost 3-2. Kalidou Koulibaly played 72 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 5.
Recent matches
Teammates at Al Hilal
Kalidou Koulibaly currently plays alongside Nasser Al-Dawsari, Darwin Núñez, Mathieu Patouillet, Rayan Al-Dossary, Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira, Moteb Al-Harbi, Hassan Tambakti, Salem Al-Dawsari, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Theo Hernández, Mohamed Kanno, Ali Al-Bulayhi, Rúben Neves, Yassine Bounou, Sultan Mandash, Ali bin Mohammed bin Ali Lajami, Kalidou Koulibaly, Saïmon Bouabré, Murad Al-Hawsawi, Yusuf Akçiçek, Hamad Al-Yami, Mohammed bin Hamad bin Dwaihi Al Swaidan Al Qahtani, Mohammed Al-Yami, Abdulkarim Darisi and Karim Benzema at Al Hilal.