Samukele Kabini
South Africa
Match-by-match stats
S. Kabini
MoldeDefenderSamukele Kabini 2026 season stats
As a left back, Samukele Kabini has appeared in 17 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,336 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. 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 | 17 | 1,336 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 36 | 6.88 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.61 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.80 |
| Total | 20 | 1,500 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 41 | 6.85 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.20 | 75 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.50 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 70 |
| Shot accuracy | 63.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 67 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.20 | 32 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.80 | 65 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.74 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 56 |
Samukele Kabini has taken 8 shots with 5 on target (63% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 167 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 1.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Samukele Kabini has 1 assist and 12 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 121 minutes. Samukele Kabini has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 1.5 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 | 827 | 55.70 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 723 | 48.70 | 62 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 1.08 | 10 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.40 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 164 | 11.05 | 88 |
| Passes (final third) | 104 | 7.01 | 54 |
Samukele Kabini has completed 723 of 827 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 14 | 0.94 | 86 |
| Dribble attempts | 29 | 1.95 | 86 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 49 |
| Duels won | 72 | 4.85 | 56 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 0.81 | 16 |
| Touches | 1185 | 79.80 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 203 | 13.68 | 67 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.74 | 76 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.67 | 41 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.47 | 67 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Samukele Kabini completes 14 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 72 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 36 | 2.43 | 82 |
| Tackles won | 28 | 1.89 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 1.28 | 71 |
| Clearances | 33 | 2.22 | 17 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 78 | 5.25 | 93 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 76 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Samukele Kabini makes 36 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 33 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 82nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 1.15 | 62 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.20 | 64 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.07 | 96 |
| Fouls per card | 4.25 | n/a | 43 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 1.82 | 48 |
| 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 17 fouls and received 3 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left back (15 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 17 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1336 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Samukele Kabini has attempted 8 shots with 5 on target, a 63% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.19 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Samukele Kabini has created 11 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 14 successful dribbles from 29 attempts (48% success rate). Samukele Kabini has contributed 12 key passes and 22 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samukele Kabini has registered 36 tackles (28 won), 19 interceptions, and 33 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 723 from 827 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Samukele Kabini has won 72 of 134 total duels.
Discipline
Samukele Kabini has received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 10.
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 Aalesund on July 27th. Molde lost 1-2. Samukele Kabini played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.27.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Samukele Kabini and Molde are next in action on December 12th against Lillestrøm in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lillestrøm vs Molde match preview.
Teammates at Molde
Samukele Kabini currently plays alongside Fredrik Kristensen Dahl, Peder Hoel Lervik, Mads Eikrem Myklebust, Samukele Kabini, Viktor Bender, Eirik Haugan, Mathias Løvik, Jalal Abdullai, Kristian Lonebu, Sondre Granaas, Sivert Sira Hansen, Jonathan Fugelsnes, Trent Koné-Doherty, Igor Gosik, Mats Møller Dæhli, Daniel Daga, Halldor Stenevik, Albert Posiadala, Mads Kikkenborg, Martin Linnes, Niklas Ødegård, Oskar Spiten, Caleb Zady Sery, Seydina Diop, Sander Kilen, Eirik Hestad, Emil Breivik, Birk Risa and Vebjørn Hoff at Molde.