Joris Kayembe
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Match-by-match stats
Joris Kayembe 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Joris Kayembe has appeared in 28 Pro League matches this season, totalling 2,106 minutes at an average rating of 6.72. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 28 | 2,106 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 50 | 6.72 |
 Europa League | 11 | 788 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 6.76 |
| Total | 39 | 2,894 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 68 | 6.73 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.04 | 31 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.60 | 51 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 33 |
| Shot accuracy | 15.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.13 | 16 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.34 | 85 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 28 |
| Key passes | 20 | 0.90 | 69 |
| Chances created | 18 | 0.77 | 73 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 38 |
Joris Kayembe has taken 13 shots with 2 on target (15% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 162 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 51st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joris Kayembe has 1 assist and 20 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 117 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1562 | 66.80 | 95 |
| Accurate passes | 1322 | 56.50 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Long balls won | 69 | 2.95 | 73 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.04 | 95 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 0.43 | 65 |
| Backward passes | 217 | 9.27 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 206 | 8.80 | 90 |
Joris Kayembe has completed 1322 of 1562 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 28 | 1.20 | 90 |
| Dribble attempts | 32 | 1.37 | 70 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 130 | 5.56 | 74 |
| Aerials won | 37 | 1.58 | 45 |
| Touches | 2131 | 91.10 | 98 |
| Possession lost | 343 | 14.66 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.43 | 30 |
| Fouls won | 19 | 0.81 | 56 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.64 | 69 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0.26 | 47 |
Joris Kayembe completes 28 dribbles at a 88% success rate and wins 130 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 50 | 2.14 | 67 |
| Tackles won | 31 | 1.32 | 68 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 1.24 | 55 |
| Clearances | 81 | 3.46 | 41 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 133 | 5.68 | 96 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.21 | 83 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.09 | 78 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Joris Kayembe makes 50 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 81 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 67th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 0.94 | 46 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.21 | 65 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 4.40 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 41 | 1.75 | 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 |
Joris Kayembe has committed 22 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.4 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left back (20 appearances), also at left center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Joris Kayembe previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 5 | 212 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 5.78 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 249 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 39 | 3,228 | 2 | 2 | 40 | 72 | 7.23 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 2 | 96 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 26 | 2,073 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 61 | 7.21 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 338 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 7.26 |
| Europa League | 2 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Champions League | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.79 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 29 | 2,305 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 60 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 39 | 3,270 | 2 | 6 | 79 | 78 | 7.23 |
About Joris Kayembe
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Joris Kayembe has scored 1 assist across 28 appearances (23 starts), totalling 2106 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Joris Kayembe has attempted 13 shots with 2 on target, a 15% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joris Kayembe has created 18 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 28 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (88% success rate). Joris Kayembe has contributed 20 key passes and 47 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joris Kayembe has registered 50 tackles (31 won), 29 interceptions, and 81 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1322 from 1562 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Joris Kayembe has won 130 of 197 total duels.
Discipline
Joris Kayembe has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 19.
About Joris Kayembe
Joris Kayembe is a 31-year-old defender playing for Genk in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Joris Kayembe is left-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 8 August 1994.
Most recent appearance
Joris Kayembe's most recent match was away at England on July 14th. Genk lost 2-1. Joris Kayembe played 1 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Joris Kayembe and Genk are next in action on February 1st against Zulte-Waregem in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Zulte-Waregem vs Genk match preview.
Teammates at Genk
Joris Kayembe currently plays alongside Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, Joris Kayembe, Jarne Steuckers, Yira Sor, Junya Ito, August De Wannemacker, Ken Nkuba, Emile Doucouré, Mujaid Sadick, Christian Akpan, Ibrahima Bangoura, Lucca Brughmans, Ayumu Yokoyama, Nikolas Sattlberger, Matte Smets, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Hendrik Van Crombrugge, Tobias Lawal, Aaron Bibout, Yaimar Medina, Konstantinos Karetsas, Daan Heymans, Josué Kongolo, Robin Mirisola, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Bryan Heynen and Adrián Palacios at Genk.