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Kevin Lenini
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K. Lenini
Kevin Lenini 2026 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Kevin Lenini has appeared in 4 World Cup matches this season, totalling 351 minutes at an average rating of 7.01. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other World Cup midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 4 | 351 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7.01 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 4 | 348 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.35 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 210 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4.34 |
| Total | 11 | 909 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 4.95 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.30 | 85 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.26 | 58 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.30 | 56 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 52 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.77 | 82 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.26 | 38 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.50 | 18 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.51 | 18 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 24 |
Kevin Lenini has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 70 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Kevin Lenini has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 176 minutes. Kevin Lenini has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 160 | 41.00 | 33 |
| Accurate passes | 136 | 34.90 | 35 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.03 | 34 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Backward passes | 22 | 5.64 | 16 |
| Passes (final third) | 12 | 3.08 | 16 |
Kevin Lenini has completed 136 of 160 passes at 85% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 33rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 1.54 | 83 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 2.05 | 69 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 22 | 5.64 | 72 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.28 | 79 |
| Touches | 232 | 59.50 | 37 |
| Possession lost | 41 | 10.51 | 47 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.26 | 12 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.77 | 29 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.77 | 43 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.77 | 54 |
Kevin Lenini completes 6 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 22 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 2.05 | 63 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 1.79 | 85 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.77 | 56 |
| Clearances | 13 | 3.33 | 97 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 23 | 5.90 | 90 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.51 | 93 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Kevin Lenini makes 8 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.28 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.26 | 76 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 81 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 2.05 | 43 |
| 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 |
Kevin Lenini has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
World CupMainly defensive midfielder (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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34 yrs
25 yrsKevin Lenini previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 6 | 510 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 6.84 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 410 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6.94 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 167 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 5 | 374 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 7.31 |
About Kevin Lenini
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kevin Lenini has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (75% success rate). Kevin Lenini has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kevin Lenini has registered 8 tackles (7 won), 3 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 136 from 160 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Kevin Lenini has won 22 of 37 total duels.
Discipline
Kevin Lenini has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 3.
About Kevin Lenini
Kevin Lenini is a 29-year-old midfielder, representing Cape Verde. Kevin Lenini is both-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 27 January 1997.
Most recent appearance
Kevin Lenini's most recent match was away at Argentina on September 11th. They lost 3-2. Kevin Lenini played 100 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.04.