James Igbekeme
Nigeria
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James Igbekeme 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, James Igbekeme has appeared in 6 Ekstraklasa matches this season, totalling 351 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 Ekstraklasa midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.30 | 49 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.50 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.51 | 56 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.26 | 45 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.00 | 39 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.03 | 47 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 21 |
James Igbekeme has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 70 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. James Igbekeme has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 88 minutes. James Igbekeme has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 175 | 44.90 | 66 |
| Accurate passes | 147 | 37.70 | 64 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.03 | 45 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.26 | 26 |
| Backward passes | 28 | 7.18 | 56 |
| Passes (final third) | 24 | 6.15 | 75 |
James Igbekeme has completed 147 of 175 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 1.03 | 67 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.28 | 48 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 85 |
| Duels won | 23 | 5.90 | 71 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.51 | 22 |
| Touches | 244 | 62.60 | 70 |
| Possession lost | 41 | 10.51 | 34 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.26 | 6 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.28 | 40 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.03 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
James Igbekeme completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 23 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 3.08 | 93 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 2.05 | 96 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 2.05 | 98 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.79 | 63 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 6.67 | 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 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
James Igbekeme makes 12 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 93rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 2.31 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 3.59 | 74 |
| 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 |
James Igbekeme has committed 9 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
EkstraklasaMainly left defensive midfielder (3 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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28 yrs
James Igbekeme previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 23 | 890 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 30 | 6.56 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 12 | 568 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6.73 |
About James Igbekeme
Ekstraklasa 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ekstraklasa, James Igbekeme has featured across 6 appearances (4 starts), totalling 351 minutes. James Igbekeme has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.15 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Igbekeme has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (80% success rate). James Igbekeme has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Igbekeme has registered 12 tackles (8 won), 8 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 147 from 175 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. James Igbekeme has won 23 of 38 total duels.
Discipline
James Igbekeme has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 5.
About James Igbekeme
James Igbekeme is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Wisła Kraków in the Ekstraklasa, representing Nigeria. James Igbekeme is left-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 4 July 1995.
Most recent appearance
James Igbekeme's most recent match was away at Wieczysta Kraków on January 6th. Wisła Kraków won 2-0. James Igbekeme played 90 minutes, registering 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.18.
Recent matches
- January 6th2-0 winvsWieczysta Kraków(90 mins, rating 7.18)
- November 26th2-2 drawatPogoń Szczecin(90 mins, rating 7.48)
- September 26th2-1 lossatGórnik Zabrze(18 mins, rating 7.01)
- February 14th2-1 winvsWisła Płock(17 mins, rating 6.62)
- January 15th4-3 lossatPiast Gliwice(46 mins, rating 6.42)
Next fixture
James Igbekeme and Wisła Kraków are next in action on March 7th against Korona Kielce in the Ekstraklasa. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Korona Kielce vs Wisła Kraków match preview.
Teammates at Wisła Kraków
James Igbekeme currently plays alongside Patryk Letkiewicz, Jakub Stępak, Bartosz Neugebauer, Oliwier Pławiński, Rafał Mikulec, Maksym Tsymbalyuk, Marko Bozic, Maciej Kuziemka, Jakub Krzyżanowski, Wiktor Biedrzycki, Darijo Grujcic, Karol Tokarczyk, Mariusz Kutwa, Marc Carbó, Frederico Duarte, Kacper Duda, Julius Ertlthaler, Maxence Maisonneuve, Jordi Sánchez, Bartosz Jaroch, Alan Uryga, Marcel Lubik, Élie Youan, Jérémy Guillemenot, Ángel Rodado, James Igbekeme, Julian Lelieveld, Raoul Giger, Ervin Omic and Víctor Meseguer at Wisła Kraków.