Malachi Boateng
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Match-by-match stats
Malachi Boateng 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Malachi Boateng has appeared in 46 League One matches this season, totalling 4,105 minutes at an average rating of 6.94. 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 | 46 | 4,105 | 5 | 8 | 41 | 99 | 6.94 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7.06 |
| Total | 48 | 4,225 | 5 | 8 | 46 | 102 | 6.95 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 13 | 0.29 | 67 |
| Shots | 48 | 1.10 | 40 |
| Shots on target | 14 | 0.30 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.36 | n/a | 70 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.11 | 65 |
| Shots off target | 18 | 0.39 | 41 |
| Shots blocked | 17 | 0.37 | 38 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Assists | 8 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Key passes | 41 | 0.90 | 34 |
| Chances created | 30 | 0.66 | 34 |
| Big chances created | 10 | 0.22 | 59 |
Malachi Boateng has taken 48 shots with 14 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 86 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 40th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Malachi Boateng has 8 assists and 41 key passes , creating 10 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 137 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1500 | 32.90 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 1062 | 23.30 | 48 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Long balls won | 55 | 1.21 | 40 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.02 | 61 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.13 | 21 |
| Backward passes | 196 | 4.30 | 6 |
| Passes (final third) | 253 | 5.55 | 61 |
Malachi Boateng has completed 1062 of 1500 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 0.39 | 27 |
| Dribble attempts | 36 | 0.79 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 306 | 6.71 | 91 |
| Aerials won | 135 | 2.96 | 96 |
| Touches | 2249 | 49.30 | 46 |
| Possession lost | 621 | 13.62 | 49 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.35 | 9 |
| Fouls won | 60 | 1.32 | 60 |
| Dispossessed | 44 | 0.96 | 43 |
| Turnovers | 74 | 1.62 | 46 |
Malachi Boateng completes 18 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 306 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 99 | 2.17 | 73 |
| Tackles won | 50 | 1.10 | 56 |
| Interceptions | 40 | 0.88 | 60 |
| Clearances | 82 | 1.80 | 73 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 153 | 3.35 | 17 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.09 | 88 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Malachi Boateng makes 99 tackles and 40 interceptions , adding 82 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 73rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 31 | 0.68 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.18 | 53 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.07 | 54 |
| Fouls per card | 3.88 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 91 | 2.00 | 34 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Malachi Boateng has committed 31 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.9 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right central midfielder (27 appearances), also at left central midfielder (6) and left defensive midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Malachi Boateng previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 20 | 1,212 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 6.60 |
 Championship | 7 | 193 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4.79 |
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 353 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7.00 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.67 |
 Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 32 | 2,320 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 35 | 6.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership Play-Offs | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Malachi Boateng
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Malachi Boateng has scored 5 goals and 8 assists across 46 appearances (46 starts), totalling 4105 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Malachi Boateng has attempted 48 shots with 14 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Malachi Boateng has created 30 chances including 10 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 18 successful dribbles from 36 attempts (50% success rate). Malachi Boateng has contributed 41 key passes and 37 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Malachi Boateng has registered 99 tackles (50 won), 40 interceptions, and 82 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1062 from 1500 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Malachi Boateng has won 306 of 533 total duels.
Discipline
Malachi Boateng has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 31 fouls and winning 60.
About Malachi Boateng
Malachi Boateng is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Plymouth Argyle in the League One, representing England. Malachi Boateng is right-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 5 July 2002.
Most recent appearance
Malachi Boateng's most recent match was away at Northampton Town on January 14th. Plymouth Argyle won 2-3. Malachi Boateng played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 3 shots, 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.4.
Recent matches
- January 14th2-3 winatNorthampton Town(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.4)
- November 13th2-1 winvsPort Vale(90 mins, rating 6.75)
- June 17th1-1 drawatBradford City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.58)
- September 14th1-3 winatAFC Wimbledon(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.55)
- April 3rd2-2 drawvsExeter City(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.52)
Teammates at Plymouth Argyle
Malachi Boateng currently plays alongside A. Hartridge, Wes Harding, Caleb Roberts, Murphy Cooper, Owen Oseni, Joe Ralls, Michael Baidoo, Seb Campbell, Joe Edwards, Mathias Ross, James Storer, Julio Pleguezuelo, Caleb Watts, Tegan Finn, X. Amaechi, H. White, Aribim Pepple, Freddie Issaka, Jack Mackenzie, Malachi Boateng, Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu, Ronan Curtis, Matthew Sorinola, Bradley Ibrahim and Lorent Tolaj at Plymouth Argyle.