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R. Popoola
Al WaslMidfielderBefore the next match
Al Nassr v Al Wasl, Monday
What Al Nassr allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats6 appearances at LCDM against Al Nassr in their last 20 matches; league average from the Pro League.
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As a left defensive midfielder, Ridwan Popoola has appeared in 6 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 482 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 6 | 482 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 6.93 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.62 |
| Total | 8 | 649 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 6.85 |
Attacking stats
Ridwan Popoola has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 161 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 15th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ridwan Popoola has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 161 minutes. Ridwan Popoola has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Ridwan Popoola has completed 241 of 254 passes at 95% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 76th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Ridwan Popoola completes 1 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 21 duels .
Defending stats
Ridwan Popoola makes 15 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Ridwan Popoola has committed 13 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 13 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (1) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Al Wasl squad
A. Saleh
26 yrs#7
M. Taremi
34 yrs#9
Serginho
25 yrs#19
M. Saldanha
27 yrs#20
B. Palacios
23 yrs#30L. Leite26 yrs#77R. Júnior24 yrs#96R. Popoola19 yrs#5S. Sidibe
23 yrs#6
Y. Nader28 yrs#8
F. Lima33 yrs#10
R. Tapia
31 yrs#13
C. Puertas
28 yrs#21N. Giménez30 yrs#31
32 yrs
25 yrs
27 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and countryAbout Ridwan Popoola
UAE Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Ridwan Popoola has featured across 6 appearances (6 starts), totalling 482 minutes. Ridwan Popoola has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ridwan Popoola has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (25% success rate). Ridwan Popoola has contributed 3 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ridwan Popoola has registered 15 tackles (13 won), 10 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 241 from 254 pass attempts, a 95% pass accuracy rate. Ridwan Popoola has won 21 of 45 total duels.
Discipline
Ridwan Popoola has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 3.
About Ridwan Popoola
Ridwan Popoola is a 19-year-old midfielder playing for Al Wasl in the UAE Pro League. Ridwan Popoola is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 14 November 2006.
Most recent appearance
Ridwan Popoola's most recent match was away at Bani Yas on June 19th. Al Wasl won 0-2. Ridwan Popoola played 87 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.79.
Recent matches
- June 19th0-2 winatBani Yas(87 mins, rating 6.79)
- July 17th1-3 lossvsAl Ahli(90 mins, rating 6.54)
- February 19th2-1 lossatAl-Qadsiah(77 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.7)
- December 16th2-2 drawatAl Ain(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- July 13th5-2 winvsKhorfakkan Club(90 mins, rating 7.41)
Next fixture
Ridwan Popoola and Al Wasl are next in action on February 23rd against Al Nassr in the AFC Champions League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Al Nassr vs Al Wasl match preview.
Teammates at Al Wasl
Ridwan Popoola currently plays alongside Fábio Lima, Dinko Horkas, Hugo, Mehdi Taremi, Rodrigo, Suhail Abdulla, Ali Saleh, Soufiane Bouftini, Renato Júnior, Brahian Palacios, Gabriel Vareta, Cameron Puertas, Mohamed Ali, Serginho, Yahia Nader, Takashi Uchino, Ridwan Popoola, Sasa Ivkovic, Abdulrahman Saleh, Pedro Malheiro, Siaka Sidibe, Leandro Leite, Nicolás Giménez, Adryelson, Matheus Saldanha and Renato Tapia at Al Wasl.