Kofi Balmer
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Kofi Balmer 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Kofi Balmer has appeared in 22 League Two matches this season, totalling 1,921 minutes at an average rating of 7.05. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 22 | 1,921 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 36 | 7.05 |
 Premiership | 5 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.65 |
| Total | 27 | 2,026 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 38 | 6.24 |
PremiershipAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.19 | 79 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.60 | 48 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 85 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.23 | 39 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.28 | 74 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 17 | 0.80 | 71 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.37 | 54 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 40 |
Kofi Balmer has taken 12 shots with 4 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 160 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 48th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kofi Balmer has 2 assists and 17 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 240 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 679 | 31.80 | 42 |
| Accurate passes | 441 | 20.70 | 40 |
| Pass accuracy | 65.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 75 | 3.51 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.19 | 48 |
| Backward passes | 61 | 2.86 | 26 |
| Passes (final third) | 242 | 11.34 | 91 |
Kofi Balmer has completed 441 of 679 passes at 65% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 42nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.42 | 63 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 0.66 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 73 |
| Duels won | 117 | 5.48 | 39 |
| Aerials won | 59 | 2.76 | 43 |
| Touches | 1352 | 63.30 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 512 | 23.99 | 94 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.42 | 50 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 0.75 | 37 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.37 | 49 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 0.75 | 41 |
Kofi Balmer completes 9 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 117 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 36 | 1.69 | 57 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 0.80 | 33 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 0.94 | 42 |
| Clearances | 125 | 5.86 | 53 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 74 | 3.47 | 64 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 17 | 0.80 | 92 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.09 | 81 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Kofi Balmer makes 36 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 125 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 53 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 57th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 0.70 | 26 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.23 | 71 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 20 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 1.45 | 25 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Kofi Balmer has committed 15 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right center back (19 appearances), also at right back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Kofi Balmer previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 20 | 1,404 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 34 | 6.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 17 | 1,468 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 34 | 7.19 |
 League One | 11 | 618 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 6.17 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 332 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Kofi Balmer
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Kofi Balmer has scored 2 goals and 2 assists across 22 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1921 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Kofi Balmer has attempted 12 shots with 4 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kofi Balmer has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 9 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (64% success rate). Kofi Balmer has contributed 17 key passes and 25 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kofi Balmer has registered 36 tackles (17 won), 20 interceptions, and 125 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 441 from 679 pass attempts, a 65% pass accuracy rate. Kofi Balmer has won 117 of 186 total duels.
Discipline
Kofi Balmer has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 16.
About Kofi Balmer
Kofi Balmer is a 25-year-old defender playing for Bristol Rovers in the League Two, representing Northern Ireland. Kofi Balmer is right-footed. Born on 19 September 2000.
Most recent appearance
Kofi Balmer's most recent match was away at Notts County on January 14th. Bristol Rovers drew 1-1. Kofi Balmer played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.89.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-1 drawatNotts County(90 mins, rating 7.89)
- November 13th4-0 winvsCheltenham Town(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.96)
- September 14th1-2 winatTranmere Rovers(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.66)
- April 3rd3-1 winvsCrawley Town(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.36)
- November 6th2-3 winatHarrogate Town(90 mins, rating 6.51)
Next fixture
Kofi Balmer and Bristol Rovers are next in action on May 7th against Peterborough United in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United match preview.
Teammates at Bristol Rovers
Kofi Balmer currently plays alongside Isaac Hutchinson, Ryan Howley, Mees Rijks, Fabrizio Cavegn, Promise Omochere, B. Purrington, Shaqai Forde, Tommy Leigh, R. De Havilland, Taylor Moore, Ollie Dewsbury, Bobby Kamwa, Clinton Mola, Brad Young, Luke Kevin Southwood, Macauley Southam, Richard Smallwood, Riley Harbottle, Joe Quigley, Kofi Balmer, Thomas James, J. Aitchison, Ciaran Kelly, Jack Sparkes, A. Kilgour, Josh McEachran and Ellis Harrison at Bristol Rovers.