Samuel Kalu
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Samuel Kalu 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Samuel Kalu has appeared in 22 First League matches this season, totalling 1,195 minutes at an average rating of 6.57. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 44 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.30 | 39 |
| Shots | 36 | 2.70 | 85 |
| Shots on target | 15 | 1.10 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 42.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.13 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.08 | 41 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.75 | 55 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.83 | 89 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 75 |
| Key passes | 17 | 1.30 | 82 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 61 |
Samuel Kalu has taken 36 shots with 15 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 85th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Samuel Kalu has 2 assists and 17 key passes , creating 1 big chances . His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 382 | 28.80 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 274 | 20.60 | 77 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 1.13 | 86 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.83 | 78 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samuel Kalu has completed 274 of 382 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 58 | 4.37 | 90 |
| Dribble attempts | 74 | 5.57 | 83 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 76 |
| Duels won | 125 | 9.41 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.98 | 41 |
| Touches | 721 | 54.30 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 164 | 12.35 | 51 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 1.88 | 80 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 1.43 | 59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samuel Kalu completes 58 dribbles at a 78% success rate and wins 125 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.68 | 65 |
| Clearances | 8 | 0.60 | 51 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.15 | 49 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samuel Kalu makes 0 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 16th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.05 | 38 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.23 | 67 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.23 | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 4.67 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 2.94 | 66 |
| 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 |
Samuel Kalu has committed 14 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.7 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly left winger (7 appearances), also at left midfielder (2) and right midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Samuel Kalu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 21 | 1,320 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 19 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 9 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 6.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 11 | 341 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6.29 |
 Premier League | 4 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.65 |
Premier LeagueAbout Samuel Kalu
First League 2025/2026 season
This season in the First League, Samuel Kalu has scored 2 goals and 2 assists across 22 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1195 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Samuel Kalu has attempted 36 shots with 15 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Samuel Kalu has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 58 successful dribbles from 74 attempts (78% success rate). Samuel Kalu has contributed 17 key passes and 49 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samuel Kalu has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 9 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 274 from 382 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Samuel Kalu has won 125 of 263 total duels.
Discipline
Samuel Kalu has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 25.
About Samuel Kalu
Samuel Kalu is a 28-year-old forward playing for Botev Plovdiv in the First League, representing Nigeria. Samuel Kalu is right-footed and wears the number 90 shirt. Born on 26 August 1997.
Most recent appearance
Samuel Kalu's most recent match was away at Lokomotiv Plovdiv on February 3rd. Botev Plovdiv lost 2-1. Samuel Kalu played 90 minutes, registering 6 shots, 2 key passs with a match rating of 7.22.
Recent matches
- February 3rd2-1 lossatLokomotiv Plovdiv(90 mins, rating 7.22)
- August 5th5-0 winvsCherno More(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 14th1-2 lossvsArda(90 mins, rating 7.18)
- February 12th2-0 lossatCherno More(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.84)
- September 9th0-2 lossvsLokomotiv Plovdiv(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.83)
Next fixture
Samuel Kalu and Botev Plovdiv are next in action on November 3rd against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 match preview.
Teammates at Botev Plovdiv
Samuel Kalu currently plays alongside Nikola Iliev, Veliyan Vidolov, Simeon Petrov, Carlos Algarra, Pedro Igor, Asen Chandarov, Georgi Milanov, Emmanuel John, Dimitar Tonev, Samuel Kalu, Henrique Jocú, Bogdan Kostov, Ivaylo Videv, Chidera Michael, Todor Nedelev, Nikola Soldo, Hristiyan Slavkov, Gabriel Zlatanov, Lucas Araújo, Samuil Tsonov, Bryan Hein, Edson Martinho da Silva, Franklin Mascote, Daniel Naumov, Williams Chimezie Oluebube and Timothy Awany at Botev Plovdiv.