Joseph Ceesay
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Match-by-match stats
Joseph Ceesay 2025/2026 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Joseph Ceesay has appeared in 30 Serie B matches this season, totalling 1,588 minutes at an average rating of 6.55. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie B midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.20 | 80 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.17 | 46 |
| Shots | 21 | 1.20 | 37 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.50 | 59 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.38 | n/a | 84 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.51 | 46 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.28 | 22 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 72 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Key passes | 18 | 1.00 | 36 |
| Chances created | 16 | 0.91 | 61 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.11 | 34 |
Joseph Ceesay has taken 21 shots with 8 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 76 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 37th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Joseph Ceesay has 0 assists and 18 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 99 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 328 | 18.60 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 211 | 12.00 | 1 |
| Pass accuracy | 64.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.17 | 3 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 14 | 0.79 | 68 |
| Backward passes | 67 | 3.80 | 4 |
| Passes (final third) | 32 | 1.81 | 7 |
Joseph Ceesay has completed 211 of 328 passes at 64% accuracy , plus 14 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 2nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 25 | 1.42 | 83 |
| Dribble attempts | 47 | 2.66 | 78 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 57 |
| Duels won | 74 | 4.19 | 20 |
| Aerials won | 24 | 1.36 | 72 |
| Touches | 664 | 37.60 | 1 |
| Possession lost | 255 | 14.45 | 72 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.34 | 8 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.74 | 11 |
| Dispossessed | 31 | 1.76 | 88 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Joseph Ceesay completes 25 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 74 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 0.68 | 6 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.40 | 9 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.57 | 37 |
| Clearances | 25 | 1.42 | 59 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 50 | 2.83 | 11 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Joseph Ceesay makes 12 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 132 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 1.59 | 52 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.11 | 17 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.17 | 75 |
| Fouls per card | 14.00 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 41 | 2.32 | 19 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Joseph Ceesay has committed 28 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 14 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly left attacking midfielder (7 appearances), also at right wing back (4) and attacking midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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28 yrsJoseph Ceesay previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 3 | 154 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.37 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 29 | 1,440 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 26 | 6.59 |
 Coppa Italia | 3 | 145 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 7 | 496 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 5 | 431 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 19 | 1,136 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 6.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 8 | 541 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 10 | 608 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ekstraklasa | 22 | 1,565 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 15 | 6.79 |
About Joseph Ceesay
Serie B 2025/2026 season
This season in the Serie B, Joseph Ceesay has scored 3 goals across 30 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1588 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Joseph Ceesay has attempted 21 shots with 8 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joseph Ceesay has created 16 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 25 successful dribbles from 47 attempts (53% success rate). Joseph Ceesay has contributed 18 key passes and 52 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joseph Ceesay has registered 12 tackles (7 won), 10 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 211 from 328 pass attempts, a 64% pass accuracy rate. Joseph Ceesay has won 74 of 195 total duels.
Discipline
Joseph Ceesay has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 13.
About Joseph Ceesay
Joseph Ceesay is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Empoli in the Serie B, representing Sweden. Joseph Ceesay is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 3 June 1998.
Most recent appearance
Joseph Ceesay's most recent match was away at Monza on December 22nd. Empoli drew 2-2. Joseph Ceesay played 18 minutes, registering 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- December 22nd2-2 drawatMonza(18 mins, rating 6.8)
- March 8th1-0 winvsAvellino(69 mins, rating 6.99)
- January 4th2-0 lossatVenezia(90 mins, rating 6.39)
- November 3rd1-1 drawvsVirtus Entella(16 mins, rating 6.54)
- February 28th1-0 lossatCalcio Padova(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Empoli
Joseph Ceesay currently plays alongside Stiven Shpendi, Salvatore Monaco, Flavio Bianchi, Ank Bølling Asmussen, Andrea Orlandi, Samuele Perisan, Gabriele Indragoli, Gabriele Guarino, Duccio Degli Innocenti, Federico Brancolini, Thomas Campaniello, Bogdan Popov, Herculano Nabian, Gerard Yepes, Jacopo Seghetti, Salvatore Elia, Emiliano Filippis, Luca Belardinelli, Dawid Bembnista, Danilo Busiello, Andrea Sodero, Lorenzo Tosto, Joseph Ceesay, Luca Magnino, Edoardo Saporiti and Marco Curto at Empoli.