Idris Kanu stats
Sierra Leone
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I. Kanu
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I. Kanu vs Swindon Town
3 games playedIdris Kanu's next match is today at 19:45 against Swindon Town. See how Idris Kanu did in earlier matches against Swindon Town.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Feb 17, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Aug 19, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Apr 10, 2021 |
BNTvSWI
Today 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Barnet v Swindon Town, TodayWhat Swindon Town allow left wingers
Position stats11 appearances at LW against Swindon Town in their last 20 matches; league average from the League Two.
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As a left winger, Idris Kanu has appeared in 9 League Two matches this season, totalling 683 minutes at an average rating of 6.61. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two attackers.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 9 | 683 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 6.61 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.92 |
| Total | 10 | 773 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6.54 |
Attacking stats
Idris Kanu has taken 16 shots with 4 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 43 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Idris Kanu has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 137 minutes. Idris Kanu has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Idris Kanu has completed 114 of 168 passes at 68% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 84th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Idris Kanu completes 17 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 56 duels .
Defending stats
Idris Kanu makes 6 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 114 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 49th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Idris Kanu has committed 19 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.8 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left winger (4 appearances), also at left back (2) and right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Barnet squad
T. Knowles
28 yrs#7J. Maskell22 yrs#9I. Kanu
26 yrs#11
D. Ajayi20 yrs#17
K. Tshimanga29 yrs#20I. Noel-Williams23 yrs#32
C. Lakin27 yrs#8
N. Ofoborh26 yrs#10
B. Comley30 yrs#14O. Gallagher21 yrs#22
J. Reeves33 yrs#23P. Matejko19 yrs#38
22 yrs
27 yrs
23 yrs
Sierra Leone squad
D. Kanu21 yrs#9A. Conteh21 yrs#10I. Kanu26 yrs#11
S. Kaikai31 yrs#11
S. Sesay23 yrs#22
J. Koroma27 yrs#37R. Bangura-Williams22 yrs#44M. Fofanah21 yrsS. Tarawallie31 yrsA. Koroma26 yrs
S. Bah Kamara24 yrs#6
T. Fornah27 yrs#14
K. Cesay24 yrs#21M. Kamara21 yrs#29
A. AbdullahS. Fofanah29 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.46 |
2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 45 | 3,516 | 2 | 5 | 48 | 46 | 6.77 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8.47 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enterprise National League | 34 | 2,335 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 2.81 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 34 | 2,188 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.19 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.91 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 38 | 3,049 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| FA Cup | 4 | 360 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 5 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.12 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.63 |
About Idris Kanu
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Idris Kanu has scored 2 goals across 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 683 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Idris Kanu has attempted 16 shots with 4 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.24 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Idris Kanu has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 17 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (53% success rate). Idris Kanu has contributed 5 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Idris Kanu has registered 6 tackles (2 won), 2 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 114 from 168 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Idris Kanu has won 56 of 132 total duels.
Discipline
Idris Kanu has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 21.
About Idris Kanu
Idris Kanu is a 26-year-old forward playing for Barnet in the League Two, representing Sierra Leone. Idris Kanu is right-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 5 December 1999.
Most recent appearance
Idris Kanu's most recent match was away at Tranmere Rovers on January 2nd. Barnet won 1-2. Idris Kanu played 77 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-2 winatTranmere Rovers(77 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.54)
- November 2nd1-3 winatBristol Rovers(73 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.62)
- March 18th1-0 lossatEquatorial Guinea(90 mins, rating 6.37)
- August 8th2-3 lossvsZimbabwe(90 mins, rating 6.54)
- May 5th3-1 winvsFleetwood Town(77 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.81)
Next fixture
Idris Kanu and Barnet are next in action on February 19th against Dover Athletic in the Enterprise National League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Barnet vs Dover Athletic match preview.
Teammates at Barnet
Idris Kanu currently plays alongside Damola Ajayi, Charlie Lakin, Nikola Tavares, Jack Maskell, Craig Farquhar, Tom Knowles, Isiah Noel-Williams, Adam Senior, Kane Smith, Zac Williams, OisÃn Gallagher, Danny Collinge, Nnamdi Ofoborh, Jake Reeves, Matthew Cox, Myles Kenlock, Romoney Crichlow, Patrick Matejko, Kabongo Tshimanga, Idris Kanu, Rohat Matyar, Brandon Comley and Taye Ashby-Hammond at Barnet.