Idris Kanu
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Idris Kanu 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Idris Kanu has appeared in 45 League Two matches this season, totalling 3,516 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. 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 | 45 | 3,516 | 2 | 5 | 48 | 46 | 6.77 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8.47 |
| Total | 47 | 3,721 | 2 | 6 | 54 | 48 | 6.66 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.18 | 77 |
| Shots | 47 | 1.20 | 89 |
| Shots on target | 17 | 0.40 | 88 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.12 | n/a | 45 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.13 | 79 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.28 | 53 |
| Shots blocked | 19 | 0.49 | 91 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.08 | 94 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 48 | 1.20 | 85 |
| Chances created | 41 | 1.05 | 87 |
| Big chances created | 12 | 0.31 | 94 |
Idris Kanu has taken 47 shots with 17 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 75 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 89th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Idris Kanu has 5 assists and 48 key passes , creating 12 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 86 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1002 | 25.60 | 19 |
| Accurate passes | 746 | 19.10 | 32 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Long balls won | 40 | 1.02 | 9 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 29 | 0.74 | 77 |
| Backward passes | 246 | 6.30 | 85 |
| Passes (final third) | 175 | 4.48 | 15 |
Idris Kanu has completed 746 of 1002 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 29 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 19th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 90 | 2.30 | 100 |
| Dribble attempts | 176 | 4.51 | 100 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 58 |
| Duels won | 267 | 6.83 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 37 | 0.95 | 8 |
| Touches | 2010 | 51.50 | 24 |
| Possession lost | 704 | 18.02 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 0.38 | 44 |
| Fouls won | 103 | 2.64 | 99 |
| Dispossessed | 85 | 2.18 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 129 | 3.30 | 100 |
Idris Kanu completes 90 dribbles at a 51% success rate and wins 267 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 46 | 1.18 | 20 |
| Tackles won | 28 | 0.72 | 26 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 0.49 | 7 |
| Clearances | 43 | 1.10 | 2 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 182 | 4.66 | 94 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.05 | 15 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 52 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 83 |
Idris Kanu makes 46 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 43 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 76 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 20th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 54 | 1.38 | 86 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.18 | 56 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 7.71 | n/a | 79 |
| Foul involvements | 157 | 4.02 | 99 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Idris Kanu has committed 54 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.7 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left winger (12 appearances), also at left wing back (9) and right wing back (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| 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 | 0.00 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 38 | 3,049 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 360 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Idris Kanu has scored 2 goals and 5 assists across 45 appearances (42 starts), totalling 3516 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Idris Kanu has attempted 47 shots with 17 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Idris Kanu has created 41 chances including 12 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 90 successful dribbles from 176 attempts (51% success rate). Idris Kanu has contributed 48 key passes and 97 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Idris Kanu has registered 46 tackles (28 won), 19 interceptions, and 43 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 746 from 1002 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Idris Kanu has won 267 of 570 total duels.
Discipline
Idris Kanu has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 54 fouls and winning 103.
About Idris Kanu
Idris Kanu is a 26-year-old forward playing for Barnet in the League Two, representing England. 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 Harrogate Town on January 14th. Barnet won 1-2. Idris Kanu played 81 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.33.
Recent matches
- February 2nd1-0 winvsLiberia(0 mins, rating 6.5)
- January 14th1-2 winatHarrogate Town(81 mins, rating 6.33)
- November 13th6-2 winvsGillingham(67 mins, rating 6.78)
- September 14th1-2 winatNotts County(61 mins, rating 6.89)
- July 16th3-2 winvsBarrow(63 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.76)
Next fixture
Idris Kanu and Barnet are next in action on February 14th against Cambridge United in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cambridge United vs Barnet match preview.
Teammates at Barnet
Idris Kanu currently plays alongside Romoney Crichlow, Isiah Noel-Williams, Bright Kwame Siaw, Brandon Comley, Craig Farquhar, Nnamdi Ofoborh, Adam Senior, Nikola Tavares, Rohat Matyar, Tom Knowles, Jack Maskell, Zac Williams, Kabongo Tshimanga, T. Ashby-Hammond, Kane Smith, Charlie Lakin, Will Wright, Patrick Matejko, Danny Collinge, Idris Kanu and Jack Blower at Barnet.