Michel-Ange Balikwisha
Belgium
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Michel-Ange Balikwisha 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Michel-Ange Balikwisha has appeared in 4 Pro League matches this season, totalling 347 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 7 | 236 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6.75 |
 Pro League | 4 | 347 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 7.12 |
| Total | 11 | 583 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 6.88 |
PremiershipAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.30 | 90 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.26 | 64 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.80 | 25 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.50 | 60 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 100 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 90 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.26 | 23 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.00 | 46 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.04 | 63 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.26 | 67 |
Michel-Ange Balikwisha has taken 3 shots with 2 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 116 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 25th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Michel-Ange Balikwisha has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 87 minutes. Michel-Ange Balikwisha has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 98 | 25.40 | 13 |
| Accurate passes | 82 | 21.30 | 15 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.78 | 9 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.26 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 35 | 9.08 | 74 |
| Passes (final third) | 9 | 2.33 | 2 |
Michel-Ange Balikwisha has completed 82 of 98 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 13th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.52 | 36 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.30 | 45 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 29 |
| Duels won | 25 | 6.48 | 85 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.52 | 26 |
| Touches | 178 | 46.20 | 12 |
| Possession lost | 44 | 11.41 | 39 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.78 | 43 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 2.59 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.30 | 70 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 2 |
Michel-Ange Balikwisha completes 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 25 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (26th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 2.85 | 80 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 1.82 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 1.04 | 57 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.78 | 18 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 3.37 | 8 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Michel-Ange Balikwisha makes 11 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.56 | 68 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.26 | 91 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 4 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 4.15 | 96 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Michel-Ange Balikwisha has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right central midfielder (3 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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L. Bénes
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A. Omgba
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M. Delorge22 yrs#17
M. Samoise24 yrs#18
L. Lopes
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T. De Vlieger20 yrs#27
M. El Âdfaoui18 yrs#28
A. Kadri
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Michel-Ange Balikwisha previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 16 | 1,169 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 23 | 7.33 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 33 | 2,537 | 7 | 5 | 52 | 73 | 7.45 |
 Champions League | 7 | 567 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 7.18 |
 Super Cup | 1 | 86 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8.06 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 33 | 2,369 | 7 | 1 | 37 | 51 | 7.15 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 230 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 32 | 2,043 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 40 | 7.07 |
 Europa League | 5 | 354 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4.24 |
About Michel-Ange Balikwisha
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Michel-Ange Balikwisha has scored 1 goal across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 347 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Michel-Ange Balikwisha has attempted 3 shots with 2 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Michel-Ange Balikwisha has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). Michel-Ange Balikwisha has contributed 4 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Michel-Ange Balikwisha has registered 11 tackles (7 won), 4 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 82 from 98 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Michel-Ange Balikwisha has won 25 of 43 total duels.
Discipline
Michel-Ange Balikwisha has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 10.
About Michel-Ange Balikwisha
Michel-Ange Balikwisha is a 25-year-old forward playing for Gent in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Michel-Ange Balikwisha is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 10 May 2001.
Most recent appearance
Michel-Ange Balikwisha's most recent match was away at OH Leuven on January 18th. Gent won 1-0. Michel-Ange Balikwisha played 26 minutes with a match rating of 6.49.
Recent matches
- January 18th1-0 winvsOH Leuven(26 mins, rating 6.49)
- April 19th2-1 winvsClub Brugge(8 mins, rating 6.47)
- June 19th5-1 lossatLASK(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 14th3-0 winvsLASK(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 3rd4-2 winvsFC Utrecht(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Gent are next in action on January 19th against Antwerp in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gent vs Antwerp match preview.
Teammates at Gent
Michel-Ange Balikwisha currently plays alongside Momodou Sonko, Mouhamed Ngom, Victor De Coninck, Lars Cooman, Pieter Gerkens, Tibe De Vlieger, Siebe Van der Heyden, Davy Roef, Maksim Paskotsi, László Bénes, Josué Vergara, Tiago Araújo, Abdelkahar Kadri, Kyrell Wilson, Hyllarion Goore, Mathias Delorge, Gilles De Meyer, Leonardo Lopes, Tom Vandenberghe, Max Dean, Bas Evers, Abubakar Abdullahi, Mohammed El Âdfaoui, Mamadou Diallo, El Hadji Seck, Hugo Gambor, Christian Burgess, Ibrahima Cissé, Matties Volckaert, Matisse Samoise, Aimé Omgba, Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Kjell Peersman at Gent.