Samuel Kalu stats
Nigeria
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S. Kalu
Botev PlovdivForward
S. Kalu vs CSKA 1948
1 game playedSamuel Kalu's next match is on Friday at 17:00 against CSKA 1948. See how Samuel Kalu did in earlier matches against CSKA 1948.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 |
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Friday 17:00Fri 17:00Before the next match
CSKA 1948 v Botev Plovdiv, FridayWhat CSKA 1948 allow left wingers
Position stats13 appearances at LW against CSKA 1948 in their last 20 matches; league average from the First League.
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Odds OutliersSamuel Kalu 2026/2027 season stats
As a left winger, Samuel Kalu has appeared in 11 First League matches this season, totalling 968 minutes at an average rating of 7.23. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League attackers.
Attacking stats
Samuel Kalu has taken 42 shots with 14 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 23 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.6 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 96th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Samuel Kalu has 3 assists and 20 key passes . Samuel Kalu has set up 23 shots for teammates, worth 2.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Samuel Kalu has completed 164 of 250 passes at 66% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Samuel Kalu completes 36 dribbles at a 77% success rate and wins 90 duels .
Defending stats
Samuel Kalu makes 1 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 968 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 61st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Samuel Kalu has committed 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly left winger (11 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Botev Plovdiv squad
A. Salido
26 yrs#7M. Rodrigues
25 yrs#19
Mascote
30 yrs#30
E. Ukaki
22 yrs#44C. Meotti
21 yrs#66W. Chimezie20 yrs#88S. Kalu29 yrs#90
T. Nedelev
33 yrs#8A. Chandarov27 yrs#10
S. Shopov24 yrs#11S. Tsonov18 yrs#13C. Algarra26 yrs#14V. Vidolov20 yrs#16
G. Milanov34 yrs#17D. Tonev25 yrs#23H. Jocú25 yrs#28
L. Araújo27 yrs#77
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 22 | 1,195 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 6.57 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 21 | 1,320 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 19 | 7.04 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 9 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 6.13 |
2021/2022
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Samuel Kalu has scored 3 goals and 3 assists across 11 appearances (11 starts), totalling 968 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Samuel Kalu has attempted 42 shots with 14 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.61 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Samuel Kalu has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 36 successful dribbles from 47 attempts (77% success rate). Samuel Kalu has contributed 20 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samuel Kalu has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 11 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 164 from 250 pass attempts, a 66% pass accuracy rate. Samuel Kalu has won 90 of 170 total duels.
Discipline
Samuel Kalu has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 12.
About Samuel Kalu
Samuel Kalu is a 29-year-old forward playing for Botev Plovdiv in the First League, representing Nigeria. Samuel Kalu is both-footed and wears the number 90 shirt. Born on 26 August 1997.
Most recent appearance
Samuel Kalu's most recent match was at home against Slavia Sofia on March 7th. Botev Plovdiv won 1-0. Samuel Kalu played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 4 key passs with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- March 7th1-0 winvsSlavia Sofia(90 mins, rating 6.5)
- April 14th0-3 winatSeptemvri Sofia(90 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.35)
- April 25th2-0 winvsLokomotiv Plovdiv(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.78)
- October 4th2-3 winatArda(74 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.01)
- October 23rd1-3 lossvsLevski Sofia(90 mins, rating 7.01)
Next fixture
Samuel Kalu and Botev Plovdiv are next in action on August 5th against Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Plovdiv match preview.
Teammates at Botev Plovdiv
Samuel Kalu currently plays alongside Stanislav Shopov, Ehije Ukaki, Marvin Senger, Todor Nedelev, Timothy Awany, Bogdan Kostov, Henrique Jocú, Daniel Naumov, Mascote, Mauro Rodrigues, Simeon Petrov, Ivaylo Videv, Samuil Tsonov, Lucas Araújo, Alberto Salido, Gabriel Zlatanov, Samuel Kalu, Williams Chimezie, Carlos Meotti, Nikolay Prandzhev, Dimitar Tonev, Asen Chandarov, Hristiyan Slavkov, Bryan Hein, Veliyan Vidolov, Georgi Milanov, Nikola Soldo, Vladimir Mendes and Carlos Algarra at Botev Plovdiv.