Samukele Kabini
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Samukele Kabini 2026 season stats
As a left back, Samukele Kabini has appeared in 12 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,005 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. 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 | 12 | 1,005 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 6.92 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.61 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.80 |
| Total | 15 | 1,169 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 35 | 6.87 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 78 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.18 | 74 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.40 | 27 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.30 | 73 |
| Shot accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 78 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.18 | 33 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.80 | 64 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.72 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 62 |
Samukele Kabini has taken 5 shots with 3 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 201 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 1.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 27th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Samukele Kabini has 1 assist and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 126 minutes. Samukele Kabini has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 1.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 588 | 52.70 | 56 |
| Accurate passes | 513 | 45.90 | 60 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 1.07 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.45 | 63 |
| Backward passes | 137 | 12.27 | 90 |
| Passes (final third) | 76 | 6.81 | 53 |
Samukele Kabini has completed 513 of 588 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 56th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.99 | 86 |
| Dribble attempts | 22 | 1.97 | 85 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 58 |
| Duels won | 56 | 5.01 | 62 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.63 | 15 |
| Touches | 854 | 76.50 | 65 |
| Possession lost | 150 | 13.43 | 60 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.72 | 75 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.72 | 48 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.63 | 72 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samukele Kabini completes 11 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 56 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 30 | 2.69 | 85 |
| Tackles won | 24 | 2.15 | 89 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 1.16 | 60 |
| Clearances | 24 | 2.15 | 18 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 68 | 6.09 | 98 |
| 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 | 35 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Samukele Kabini makes 30 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 85th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.34 | 80 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.27 | 78 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.09 | 97 |
| Fouls per card | 3.75 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 2.06 | 62 |
| 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 15 fouls and received 3 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 3.8 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left back (11 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 goal and 1 assist across 12 appearances (11 starts), totalling 1005 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Samukele Kabini has attempted 5 shots with 3 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.20 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Samukele Kabini has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 11 successful dribbles from 22 attempts (50% success rate). Samukele Kabini has contributed 9 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samukele Kabini has registered 30 tackles (24 won), 13 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 513 from 588 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Samukele Kabini has won 56 of 108 total duels.
Discipline
Samukele Kabini has received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 8.
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 Kristiansund on June 16th. Molde lost 2-1. Samukele Kabini played 73 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.68.
Recent matches
- June 16th2-1 lossatKristiansund(73 mins, rating 6.68)
- January 14th3-3 drawvsSarpsborg 08(90 mins, rating 7.03)
- November 14th2-4 winatKFUM(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.62)
- January 30th1-2 lossvsBrann(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.7)
- September 8th2-2 drawatAalesund(44 mins, rating 6.21)
Next fixture
Samukele Kabini and Molde are next in action on May 14th against Tromsø in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Molde vs Tromsø match preview.
Teammates at Molde
Samukele Kabini currently plays alongside Halldor Stenevik, S. Hansen, Fredrik Kristensen Dahl, Daniel Daga, Sondre Granaas, Mads Kikkenborg, Jalal Abdullai, Jacob Christensen, Eirik Haugan, Samukele Kabini, Albert Posiadala, Martin Linnes, Viktor Bender, Isak Helstad Amundsen, M. Eikrem Myklebust, Igor Fabian Gosik, Trent Kone Doherty, Valdemar Lund, Mats Møller Dæhli, P. Lervik, Oskar Spiten-Nysæter, Caleb Zady Sery, Blerton Isufi, Mathias Løvik, Mads Enggård, S. Diop, Eirik Hestad, Emil Breivik, Birk Risa and Vebjørn Hoff at Molde.