Ridwan Popoola
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Ridwan Popoola 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Ridwan Popoola has appeared in 4 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 305 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.90 | 34 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 31 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 22 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.30 | 28 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.30 | 59 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 25 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.30 | 22 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 28 |
Ridwan Popoola has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 102 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 34th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ridwan Popoola has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 305 minutes. Ridwan Popoola has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 183 | 54.00 | 84 |
| Accurate passes | 176 | 51.90 | 84 |
| Pass accuracy | 96.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 2.07 | 28 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 17 | 5.02 | 16 |
| Passes (final third) | 14 | 4.13 | 28 |
Ridwan Popoola has completed 176 of 183 passes at 96% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 84th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.30 | 34 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.59 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 50 |
| Duels won | 14 | 4.13 | 72 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.89 | 78 |
| Touches | 225 | 66.40 | 84 |
| Possession lost | 11 | 3.25 | 3 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.59 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.59 | 22 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.30 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ridwan Popoola completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 14 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 2.66 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 2.66 | 97 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 2.36 | 97 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.48 | 72 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 5.61 | 97 |
| 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 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ridwan Popoola makes 9 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 2.36 | 91 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.30 | 91 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 2.95 | 59 |
| 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 |
Ridwan Popoola has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (1) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout Ridwan Popoola
UAE Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Ridwan Popoola has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 305 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 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Ridwan Popoola has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ridwan Popoola has registered 9 tackles (9 won), 8 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 176 from 183 pass attempts, a 96% pass accuracy rate. Ridwan Popoola has won 14 of 28 total duels.
Discipline
Ridwan Popoola has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 2.
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 Khorfakkan Club on July 13th. Al Wasl won 5-2. Ridwan Popoola played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.41.
Recent matches
- July 13th5-2 winvsKhorfakkan Club(90 mins, rating 7.41)
- May 24th0-1 lossvsShabab Al Ahli Dubai(66 mins, rating 6.79)
- December 11th0-3 winatKalba(76 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.59)
- October 29th5-1 winvsDubai United(73 mins, rating 7.13)
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 Hugo, Dinko Horkas, Suhail Abdulla, Juan Campos, Mehdi Taremi, Yousuf Fahad Mohammad Al Rahma, Rodrigo, Ali Saleh, Fábio Lima, Brahian Palacios, Babacar Bousso, João Alves, Abdullrahman Al Amer, Gabriel Vareta, Tarek Issaoui, Mallek Moh Eddin Janeer, Salem Juma Awad, Renato Júnior, Soufiane Bouftini, Yahia Nader, Takashi Uchino, Mohamed Ali, Serginho, Ridwan Popoola, Sasa Ivkovic, Abdulrahman Saleh, Pedro Malheiro, Abdullah Ahmed, Siaka Sidibe, Leandro Leite, Nicolás Giménez, Adryelson, Matheus Saldanha and Renato Tapia at Al Wasl.