Jili Buyabu
England
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J. Buyabu
RotherhamMidfielderJili Buyabu 2026/2027 season stats
As a left wing back, Jili Buyabu has appeared in 8 League Two matches this season, totalling 546 minutes at an average rating of 6.59. 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 | 8 | 546 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6.59 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5.81 |
| Total | 9 | 623 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 6.50 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 88 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.16 | 73 |
| Shots | 13 | 2.10 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 73 |
| Shot accuracy | 15.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 83 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.49 | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 1.32 | 100 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.80 | 66 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.82 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 34 |
Jili Buyabu has taken 13 shots with 2 on target (15% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 42 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 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 defenders. Jili Buyabu has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 109 minutes. Jili Buyabu has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 152 | 25.10 | 9 |
| Accurate passes | 104 | 17.10 | 11 |
| Pass accuracy | 68.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 0.82 | 7 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 1.32 | 93 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Jili Buyabu has completed 104 of 152 passes at 68% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 9th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 1.81 | 99 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 2.80 | 95 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 66 |
| Duels won | 26 | 4.29 | 19 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.66 | 6 |
| Touches | 306 | 50.40 | 17 |
| Possession lost | 109 | 17.97 | 76 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.66 | 36 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.99 | 87 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Jili Buyabu completes 11 dribbles at a 65% success rate and wins 26 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.15 | 28 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.16 | 41 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.66 | 24 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.48 | 4 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Jili Buyabu makes 7 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 78 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 2.47 | 99 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.49 | 92 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 3.13 | 90 |
| 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 |
Jili Buyabu has committed 15 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left wing back (4 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enterprise National League | 36 | 2,590 | 7 | 6 | 36 | 0 | 6.43 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 20 | 1,230 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1.01 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Jili Buyabu
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Jili Buyabu has scored 1 goal across 8 appearances (6 starts), totalling 546 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Jili Buyabu has attempted 13 shots with 2 on target, a 15% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jili Buyabu has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (65% success rate). Jili Buyabu has contributed 5 key passes and 42 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jili Buyabu has registered 7 tackles (1 won), 4 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 104 from 152 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Jili Buyabu has won 26 of 63 total duels.
Discipline
Jili Buyabu has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 4.
About Jili Buyabu
Jili Buyabu is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Rotherham United in the League Two, representing England. Jili Buyabu is both-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 9 August 2003.
Most recent appearance
Jili Buyabu's most recent match was away at Crewe Alexandra on July 5th. Rotherham United drew 1-1. Jili Buyabu played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.42.
Recent matches
- July 5th1-1 drawvsCrewe Alexandra(90 mins, rating 6.42)
- May 5th0-1 winatNorthampton Town(30 mins, rating 6.65)
- March 5th3-3 drawvsSalford City(24 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.05)
- January 4th1-0 lossatBristol Rovers(79 mins, rating 6.71)
- August 8th2-2 drawatTranmere Rovers(90 mins, rating 6.56)
Next fixture
Jili Buyabu and Rotherham United are next in action on September 3rd against Exeter City in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Exeter City vs Rotherham United match preview.
Teammates at Rotherham United
Jili Buyabu currently plays alongside Jayce Fitzgerald, Josh Austerfield, Marvin Kaleta, Sonny Aljofree, Ewan Otoo, Dominic Iorfa, Ted Cann, Brandon Cover, Kieran Ngwenya, Reece Wilson, Joe Rafferty, Harrison Duncan, Hamish Douglas, Paul Mullin, Kian Spence, Ossama Ashley, Jili Buyabu, Denzel Hall, Julian Eyestone, Klaidi Lolos, Lenny Agbaire, Tom Bradshaw, Emmanuel Adegboyega, James Clarke, Aaron Nemane, Fábio Tavares, George Sebine and Jamie Jellis at Rotherham United.