Nathan Tella
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Match-by-match stats
Nathan Tella 2025/2026 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Nathan Tella has appeared in 17 Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 878 minutes at an average rating of 6.19. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Bundesliga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 17 | 878 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 12 | 6.19 |
 DFB Pokal | 3 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.61 |
| Total | 20 | 1,027 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 14 | 6.25 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 41 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.51 | 85 |
| Shots | 24 | 2.50 | 88 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.80 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.13 | n/a | 26 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.41 | 90 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.82 | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.82 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.21 | 95 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.40 | 95 |
| Key passes | 19 | 1.90 | 86 |
| Chances created | 18 | 1.85 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.62 | 98 |
Nathan Tella has taken 24 shots with 8 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 88th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nathan Tella has 4 assists and 19 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 49 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 236 | 24.20 | 11 |
| Accurate passes | 201 | 20.60 | 15 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 0.72 | 22 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.82 | 76 |
| Backward passes | 92 | 9.43 | 68 |
| Passes (final third) | 13 | 1.33 | 1 |
Nathan Tella has completed 201 of 236 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 13 | 1.33 | 86 |
| Dribble attempts | 26 | 2.67 | 82 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 50 |
| Duels won | 53 | 5.43 | 75 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.92 | 53 |
| Touches | 426 | 43.70 | 12 |
| Possession lost | 115 | 11.79 | 41 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.82 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 19 | 1.95 | 88 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 1.33 | 69 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 2.15 | 76 |
Nathan Tella completes 13 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 53 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 1.23 | 23 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.62 | 17 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.51 | 23 |
| Clearances | 7 | 0.72 | 23 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 29 | 2.97 | 8 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Nathan Tella makes 12 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 23rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.54 | 79 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.21 | 67 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.51 | 95 |
| Fouls per card | 7.50 | n/a | 75 |
| Foul involvements | 34 | 3.49 | 94 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nathan Tella has committed 15 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
BundesligaMainly left attacking midfielder (7 appearances), also at right winger (1) and left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nathan Tella previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 65 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 27 | 1,371 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 6.82 |
 Champions League | 7 | 329 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5.91 |
| DFB Pokal | 5 | 239 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7.07 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 24 | 810 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 6.21 |
 Europa League | 11 | 571 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 6.96 |
| DFB Pokal | 4 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3.39 |
 Championship | 3 | 270 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 39 | 2,510 | 17 | 5 | 31 | 23 | 6.98 |
 FA Cup | 5 | 291 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 14 | 817 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 5.94 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 213 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6.87 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 77 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.83 |
Premier LeagueAbout Nathan Tella
Bundesliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Bundesliga, Nathan Tella has scored 1 goal and 4 assists across 17 appearances (10 starts), totalling 878 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Nathan Tella has attempted 24 shots with 8 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nathan Tella has created 18 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 13 successful dribbles from 26 attempts (50% success rate). Nathan Tella has contributed 19 key passes and 31 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nathan Tella has registered 12 tackles (6 won), 5 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 201 from 236 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Nathan Tella has won 53 of 111 total duels.
Discipline
Nathan Tella has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 19.
About Nathan Tella
Nathan Tella is a 27-year-old forward playing for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, representing England. Nathan Tella is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 5 July 1999.
Most recent appearance
Nathan Tella's most recent match was away at RB Leipzig on April 27th. Bayer 04 Leverkusen won 4-1. Nathan Tella played 77 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots, 3 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 8.62.
Recent matches
- February 22nd3-1 lossatVfB Stuttgart(0 mins)
- April 27th4-1 winvsRB Leipzig(77 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 8.62)
- October 23rd1-2 winatFC Köln(72 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.16)
- March 13th0-2 lossvsFC Bayern München(77 mins, rating 6.84)
- August 24th1-2 lossvsFC Augsburg(81 mins, rating 7.04)
Teammates at Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Nathan Tella currently plays alongside Tim Oermann, Patrik Schick, Aleksa Damjanovic, Farid Alfa-Ruprecht, Janis Blaswich, Aleix García, Lucas Vázquez, Noah Mbamba, Arthur, Jonas Hofmann, Exequiel Palacios, Kerim Alajbegovic, Nathan Tella, Axel Tape, Ndjicoura Bomba, Christian Kofane, Montrell Culbreath, Robert Andrich, Edmond Tapsoba, Ibrahim Maza, Ezequiel Fernández, Jeanuël Belocian, Afonso Moreira, Martin Terrier, Mark Flekken, Rene Gilmartin, Alejo Sarco, Jarell Quansah, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Abdoulaye Faye, Victor Boniface, Ernest Poku, Malik Tillman, Naba Mensah, Kennet Eichhorn and Loïc Badé at Bayer 04 Leverkusen.