Samukele Kabini
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Samukele Kabini 2026 season stats
As a left back, Samukele Kabini has appeared in 7 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 618 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 7 | 618 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 6.97 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.61 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.80 |
| Total | 10 | 782 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 25 | 6.88 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.15 | 68 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.30 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.29 | 55 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.70 | 59 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.58 | 56 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.15 | 78 |
Samukele Kabini has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 309 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Samukele Kabini has 1 assist and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 155 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 328 | 47.80 | 48 |
| Accurate passes | 285 | 41.50 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 73 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.31 | 20 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.58 | 68 |
| Backward passes | 88 | 12.82 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 42 | 6.12 | 42 |
Samukele Kabini has completed 285 of 328 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 1.02 | 87 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 2.18 | 87 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 47 |
| Duels won | 38 | 5.53 | 68 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.58 | 14 |
| Touches | 497 | 72.40 | 56 |
| Possession lost | 94 | 13.69 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.87 | 82 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.02 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.44 | 66 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samukele Kabini completes 7 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 38 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (14th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 2.91 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 2.04 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.17 | 62 |
| Clearances | 18 | 2.62 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 38 | 5.53 | 93 |
| 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 | 39 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Samukele Kabini makes 20 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.46 | 89 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.29 | 82 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.15 | 97 |
| Fouls per card | 3.33 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 2.48 | 82 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Samukele Kabini has committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left back (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Samukele Kabini previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 18 | 1,505 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 61 | 7.07 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7.14 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 |
About Samukele Kabini
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Samukele Kabini has scored 1 assist across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 618 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Samukele Kabini has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Samukele Kabini has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (47% success rate). Samukele Kabini has contributed 5 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samukele Kabini has registered 20 tackles (14 won), 8 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 285 from 328 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Samukele Kabini has won 38 of 72 total duels.
Discipline
Samukele Kabini has received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 7.
About Samukele Kabini
Samukele Kabini is a 22-year-old defender playing for Molde in the Eliteserien, representing South Africa. Samukele Kabini is left-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 15 March 2004.
Most recent appearance
Samukele Kabini's most recent match was away at Nicaragua on March 9th. Molde drew 0-0. Samukele Kabini played 67 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.87.
Recent matches
- May 25th1-0 winvsKorea Republic(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 10th1-1 drawatCzech Republic(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 13th2-0 lossatMexico(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 9th0-0 drawvsNicaragua(67 mins, rating 6.87)
- May 14th1-0 winvsKristiansund(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.51)
Next fixture
Samukele Kabini and Molde are next in action on September 8th against Aalesund in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Aalesund vs Molde match preview.
Teammates at Molde
Samukele Kabini currently plays alongside Sondre Granaas, S. Hansen, Halldor Stenevik, Igor Fabian Gosik, Caleb Zady Sery, Mats Møller Dæhli, Jalal Abdullai, Trent Kone Doherty, Eirik Haugan, Albert Posiadala, Blerton Isufi, Emil Breivik, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Samukele Kabini, Isak Helstad Amundsen, Eirik Hestad, Oskar Spiten-Nysæter, Oliver Petersen, Jacob Christensen, Daniel Daga, Martin Linnes, Casper Öyvann, Fredrik Kristensen Dahl, Viktor Bender, Birk Risa, M. Eikrem Myklebust, Mads Kikkenborg and Vebjørn Hoff at Molde.