Rijad Sadiku
Bosnia and HerzegovinaPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Rijad Sadiku 2024/2025 season stats
As a right center back, Rijad Sadiku has appeared in 21 Superliga matches this season, totalling 1,528 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 43 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.20 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 41 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 54 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.12 | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.06 | 29 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.30 | 39 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Rijad Sadiku has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 382 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 12th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rijad Sadiku has 0 assists and 5 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 685 | 40.30 | 52 |
| Accurate passes | 375 | 22.10 | 23 |
| Pass accuracy | 55.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Long balls won | 39 | 2.30 | 51 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.12 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 41 | 2.41 | 44 |
| Passes (final third) | 77 | 4.54 | 59 |
Rijad Sadiku has completed 375 of 685 passes at 55% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.12 | 21 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.24 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 42 |
| Duels won | 79 | 4.65 | 41 |
| Aerials won | 25 | 1.47 | 36 |
| Touches | 1006 | 59.30 | 35 |
| Possession lost | 169 | 9.95 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.59 | 48 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 1.18 | 83 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.29 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rijad Sadiku completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 79 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (36th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 32 | 1.88 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 0.82 | 52 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 1.41 | 69 |
| Clearances | 98 | 5.77 | 79 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 56 | 3.30 | 60 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 75 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.06 | 90 |
Rijad Sadiku makes 32 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 98 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 48 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 0.82 | 32 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.12 | 30 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 78 |
| Foul involvements | 34 | 2.00 | 64 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Rijad Sadiku has committed 14 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right center back (7 appearances), also at right back (4) and left back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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35 yrsRijad Sadiku previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 18 | 1,443 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 6.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 17 | 1,137 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2.00 |
About Rijad Sadiku
Superliga 2024/2025 season
This season in the Superliga, Rijad Sadiku has scored 1 goal across 21 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1528 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Rijad Sadiku has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rijad Sadiku has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Rijad Sadiku has contributed 5 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rijad Sadiku has registered 32 tackles (14 won), 24 interceptions, and 98 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 375 from 685 pass attempts, a 55% pass accuracy rate. Rijad Sadiku has won 79 of 122 total duels.
Discipline
Rijad Sadiku has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 20.
About Rijad Sadiku
Rijad Sadiku is a 26-year-old defender playing for Botoşani in the Superliga, representing Bosnia and Herzegovina. Rijad Sadiku is right-footed and wears the number 44 shirt. Born on 18 January 2000.
Most recent appearance
Rijad Sadiku's most recent match was away at Dinamo Bucureşti on March 4th. Botoşani drew 1-1. Rijad Sadiku played 19 minutes with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
- April 14th2-2 drawatVoluntari(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 4th1-1 drawvsDinamo Bucureşti(19 mins, rating 6.83)
- July 2nd0-2 winatSCM Gloria Buzau(90 mins, rating 7.3)
- February 11th0-0 drawvsSepsi(90 mins, rating 7.1)
- September 17th3-1 lossatPetrolul 52(45 mins, rating 6.18)
Next fixture
Rijad Sadiku and Botoşani are next in action on January 3rd against Rapid Bucuresti in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Botoşani vs Rapid Bucuresti match preview.
Teammates at Botoşani
Rijad Sadiku currently plays alongside Ștefan Bodișteanu, Denis Stefan, Zoran Mitrov, Iulian Costin Petrisor, Jovan Marković, Mihai Bordeianu, Rijad Sadiku, Pape Djibril Diaw, Andrei Miron, Charles Petro, Enriko Papa, Lucas de Vega, David Ciurel, Alexandru Țigănașu, Narcis Cosmin Ilas, Hervin Ongenda, Andrei Dumitru, Mykola Kovtalyuk, R. Šuta, Giannis Anestis, Miguel Muñoz, Sebastian Mailat, Andrei Dumiter, I. Gurău, Mamadou Diarra and Răzvan Creț at Botoşani.