Samuel Kalu
Nigeria
Bet365Match-by-match stats
Samuel Kalu 2026/2027 season stats
As a left winger, Samuel Kalu has appeared in 7 First League matches this season, totalling 624 minutes at an average rating of 7.27. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 36 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.29 | 42 |
| Shots | 30 | 4.30 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 1.20 | 79 |
| Shot accuracy | 27.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 3.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.13 | n/a | 36 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1.30 | 97 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 1.44 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 55 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.70 | 92 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 34 |
Samuel Kalu has taken 30 shots with 8 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 21 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.8 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Samuel Kalu has 1 assist and 12 key passes . Samuel Kalu has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 1.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 55th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 183 | 26.40 | 69 |
| Accurate passes | 117 | 16.90 | 64 |
| Pass accuracy | 64.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 1.44 | 90 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 1.44 | 90 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samuel Kalu has completed 117 of 183 passes at 64% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 31 | 4.47 | 99 |
| Dribble attempts | 39 | 5.63 | 99 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 76 |
| Duels won | 71 | 10.24 | 92 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 1.01 | 57 |
| Touches | 421 | 60.70 | 90 |
| Possession lost | 108 | 15.58 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 1.15 | 65 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 1.01 | 57 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samuel Kalu completes 31 dribbles at a 79% success rate and wins 71 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.14 | 76 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.01 | 87 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.58 | 45 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.14 | 71 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samuel Kalu makes 1 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 624 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 76th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.87 | 38 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.29 | 76 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 2.02 | 50 |
| 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 6 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly left winger (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Botev Plovdiv squad
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25 yrs#19
Mascote
30 yrs#30C. Meotti21 yrs#66W. Chimezie20 yrs#88
S. Kalu29 yrs#90
N. Iliev
22 yrs#7
T. Nedelev33 yrs#8A. Chandarov27 yrs#10
S. Shopov24 yrs#11S. Tsonov18 yrs#13C. Algarra
26 yrs#14V. Vidolov20 yrs#16
G. Milanov34 yrs#17D. Tonev24 yrs#23H. Jocú
24 yrs#28
E. Silva25 yrs#45
L. Araújo27 yrs#77
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Samuel Kalu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 22 | 1,195 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 6.57 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, Samuel Kalu has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 624 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Samuel Kalu has attempted 30 shots with 8 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.76 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 31 successful dribbles from 39 attempts (79% success rate). Samuel Kalu has contributed 12 key passes and 22 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samuel Kalu has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 7 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 117 from 183 pass attempts, a 64% pass accuracy rate. Samuel Kalu has won 71 of 121 total duels.
Discipline
Samuel Kalu has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 8.
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 away at Levski Sofia on October 23rd. Botev Plovdiv lost 1-3. Samuel Kalu played 90 minutes, registering 5 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.01.
Recent matches
- October 23rd1-3 lossvsLevski Sofia(90 mins, rating 7.01)
- May 20th1-0 lossatBotev Vratsa(90 mins, rating 7.62)
- December 31st2-0 lossatLudogorets(90 mins, rating 6.52)
- April 23rd3-2 winvsSpartak Varna(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.63)
- September 1st1-0 winvsCherno More(90 mins, rating 6.5)
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 Todor Nedelev, Veliyan Vidolov, Asen Chandarov, Lucas Araújo, Samuil Tsonov, Williams Chimezie, Carlos Meotti, Daniel Naumov, Henrique Jocú, Simeon Petrov, Georgi Milanov, Mascote, Mauro Rodrigues, Dimitar Tonev, Timothy Awany, Ivaylo Videv, Samuel Kalu, Nikolay Prandzhev, Edson Silva, Gabriel Zlatanov, Hristiyan Slavkov, Nikola Iliev, Stanislav Shopov, Chidera Okoh, Bogdan Kostov, Bryan Hein, Marvin Senger, Nikola Soldo, Vladimir Mendes and Carlos Algarra at Botev Plovdiv.