K. Nwakali
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K. Nwakali 2024/2025 season stats
As a central midfielder, K. Nwakali has appeared in 23 League One matches this season, totalling 1,303 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 23 | 1,303 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 22 | 6.80 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 24 | 1,370 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 22 | 6.52 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 24 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.90 | 34 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 28 |
| Shot accuracy | 23.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 70 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.69 | 79 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.07 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Key passes | 14 | 1.00 | 51 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.97 | 72 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 7 |
K. Nwakali has taken 13 shots with 3 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 100 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 34th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. K. Nwakali has 0 assists and 14 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 93 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 867 | 59.90 | 97 |
| Accurate passes | 746 | 51.50 | 98 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Long balls won | 78 | 5.39 | 98 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.41 | 54 |
| Backward passes | 110 | 7.60 | 77 |
| Passes (final third) | 191 | 13.19 | 99 |
K. Nwakali has completed 746 of 867 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 97th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.76 | 65 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 1.04 | 41 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 53 | 3.66 | 12 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 0.76 | 20 |
| Touches | 1035 | 71.50 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 172 | 11.88 | 55 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.76 | 56 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 1.04 | 46 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 1.31 | 69 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 17 |
K. Nwakali completes 11 dribbles at a 73% success rate and wins 53 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (20th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 1.52 | 28 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 1.11 | 66 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.76 | 49 |
| Clearances | 16 | 1.11 | 31 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 109 | 7.53 | 100 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 87 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.07 | 98 |
K. Nwakali makes 22 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.90 | 19 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.28 | 72 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Fouls per card | 3.25 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 28 | 1.93 | 30 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | 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 |
K. Nwakali has committed 13 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly central midfielder (4 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (4) and right central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Barnsley squad
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22 yrs
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20 yrsC. Taylor
22 yrs
P. Kelly
21 yrs#22J. Bland20 yrs#30V. Yoganathan
20 yrs#45
L. Connell25 yrs#48
K. Nwakali
28 yrs#50
T. Noslin
23 yrs
C. McGeehan31 yrs
26 yrs
24 yrs
K. Nwakali previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 32 | 2,083 | 1 | 4 | 49 | 39 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 36 | 2,705 | 1 | 4 | 48 | 65 | 7.32 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga 2 | 19 | 1,059 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 6.56 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.83 |
About K. Nwakali
League One 2024/2025 season
This season in the League One, K. Nwakali has scored 1 goal across 23 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1303 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. K. Nwakali has attempted 13 shots with 3 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, K. Nwakali has created 14 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (73% success rate). K. Nwakali has contributed 14 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, K. Nwakali has registered 22 tackles (16 won), 11 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 746 from 867 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. K. Nwakali has won 53 of 110 total duels.
Discipline
K. Nwakali has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 15.
About K. Nwakali
K. Nwakali is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Barnsley in the League One, representing Nigeria. K. Nwakali is right-footed and wears the number 50 shirt. Born on 5 June 1998.
Most recent appearance
K. Nwakali's most recent match was away at Stockport County on January 14th. Barnsley lost 1-3. K. Nwakali played 8 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-3 lossvsStockport County(8 mins, rating 6.51)
- August 16th0-1 winatNorthampton Town(6 mins, rating 6.5)
- November 13th2-1 lossatLuton Town(20 mins, rating 6.59)
- June 17th1-0 lossatStevenage(18 mins, rating 6.54)
- April 8th1-2 lossvsShrewsbury Town(26 mins, rating 6.99)
Next fixture
K. Nwakali and Barnsley are next in action on May 7th against Wigan Athletic in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic match preview.
Teammates at Barnsley
K. Nwakali currently plays alongside Amani Richards, Cieran Slicker, Tyrese Noslin, J. Bland, Charlie Lennon, Isaac Smith, Patrick Kelly, Makenzie Kirk, L. Connell, Corey O'Keeffe, Fábio Jaló, M. de Gevigney, K. Łopata, K. Flavell, Reyes Cleary, Jack Shepherd, Vimal Yoganathan, K. Nwakali, J. Earl, G. Gent, Cameron McGeehan and Clayton Taylor at Barnsley.