Yussuf Poulsen
Denmark
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Yussuf Poulsen 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Yussuf Poulsen has appeared in 15 Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 321 minutes at an average rating of 6.67. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Bundesliga attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.30 | 53 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.28 | 30 |
| Shots | 7 | 2.00 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.80 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 55 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.56 | 24 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.56 | 45 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.60 | 10 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.28 | 4 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.28 | 56 |
Yussuf Poulsen has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 46 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 0.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Yussuf Poulsen has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 321 minutes. Yussuf Poulsen has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 111 | 31.10 | 87 |
| Accurate passes | 65 | 18.20 | 64 |
| Pass accuracy | 59.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.28 | 26 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 16 | 4.49 | 19 |
| Passes (final third) | 13 | 3.64 | 88 |
Yussuf Poulsen has completed 65 of 111 passes at 59% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.84 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.12 | 22 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 99 |
| Duels won | 47 | 13.18 | 99 |
| Aerials won | 38 | 10.65 | 99 |
| Touches | 180 | 50.50 | 80 |
| Possession lost | 73 | 20.47 | 97 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.56 | 62 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.84 | 31 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.40 | 53 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 4.49 | 96 |
Yussuf Poulsen completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 47 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.68 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.56 | 59 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.56 | 81 |
| Clearances | 11 | 3.08 | 99 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 3.64 | 73 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Yussuf Poulsen makes 6 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 3.64 | 97 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1.12 | 99 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.56 | 66 |
| Fouls per card | 3.25 | n/a | 29 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 4.49 | 95 |
| 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 |
Yussuf Poulsen has committed 13 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
BundesligaMainly striker (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Yussuf Poulsen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 22 | 370 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 6.25 |
 Champions League | 6 | 167 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.93 |
 UEFA Nations League | 3 | 139 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7.07 |
 DFB Pokal | 1 | 90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.91 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 7 | 224 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5.87 |
 Friendly International | 4 | 96 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 28 | 1,216 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 6.93 |
| Champions League | 7 | 338 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6.88 |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 19 | 399 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 6.55 |
| Champions League | 5 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.53 |
| DFB Pokal | 4 | 141 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 25 | 1,077 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 6.84 |
 Europa League | 5 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.47 |
| Champions League | 4 | 146 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.91 |
| DFB Pokal | 3 | 137 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 5 | 296 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 8 | 526 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6.54 |
About Yussuf Poulsen
Bundesliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Bundesliga, Yussuf Poulsen has scored 1 goal across 15 appearances (1 starts), totalling 321 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Yussuf Poulsen has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.75 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yussuf Poulsen has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Yussuf Poulsen has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yussuf Poulsen has registered 6 tackles (2 won), 2 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 65 from 111 pass attempts, a 59% pass accuracy rate. Yussuf Poulsen has won 47 of 91 total duels.
Discipline
Yussuf Poulsen has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 3.
About Yussuf Poulsen
Yussuf Poulsen is a 32-year-old forward playing for Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga, representing Denmark. Yussuf Poulsen is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 15 June 1994.
Most recent appearance
Yussuf Poulsen's most recent match was away at Borussia Dortmund on February 17th. Hamburger SV lost 2-0. Yussuf Poulsen played 8 minutes with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- February 17th2-0 lossatBorussia Dortmund(8 mins, rating 6.57)
- May 20th0-3 winatVerl(15 mins, rating 6.36)
- April 23rd1-1 drawatBayer 04 Leverkusen(13 mins, rating 6.59)
- November 18th3-2 winvsSC Freiburg(10 mins, rating 6.48)
- December 24th1-2 winatEintracht Frankfurt(7 mins, rating 6.41)
Next fixture
Yussuf Poulsen and Hamburger SV are next in action on September 10th against FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Hamburger SV vs FSV Mainz 05 match preview.
Teammates at Hamburger SV
Yussuf Poulsen currently plays alongside Louis Lemke, Shafiq Nandja, Joel Agyekum, Martin Adeline, Warmed Omari, Otto Stange, Sander Tangvik, Fernando Dickes, Albert Sambi Lokonga, David Møller Wolfe, Immanuel Pherai, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Daniel Heuer Fernandes, Elias Lahti, Bilal Nadir, Nicolás Capaldo, Kofi Amoako, Yussuf Poulsen, Nicolai Remberg, Jordan Torunarigha, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Bakery Jatta, Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit, Albert Grønbæk, Patson Daka, Miro Muheim, Terem Moffi and Fábio Vieira at Hamburger SV.