Kevin Lenini stats
Cape Verde
Match-by-match stats
K. Lenini
KrasnodarMidfielderBefore the next match
Cape Verde Islands v Liberia, Friday
What Liberia allow defensive midfielders
Position stats2 appearances at CDM against Liberia in their last 20 matches; league average from the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications.
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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.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| 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
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
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
Kevin Lenini completes 6 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 22 duels .
Defending stats
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
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
Cape Verde squad
Benchimol24 yrs#9
N. da Costa35 yrs#9
G. Rodrigues35 yrs#11
D. Livramento25 yrs#14
W. Semedo32 yrs#17
T. Arcanjo25 yrs#18
R. Mendes36 yrs#20
H. Varela24 yrs#29
A. Santos21 yrs#35
J. Cabral28 yrs#77K. Lenini29 yrs#6
Djé23 yrs#8
L. Duarte29 yrs#15
J. Paulo28 yrs#18
D. Duarte27 yrs#23
J. Monteiro32 yrs#35
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 | 0 | 4 | 6.85 |
2025
| 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 |
2023
| 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 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| 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 at home against Rwanda on December 13th for Cape Verde Islands. Cape Verde Islands lost 1-2. Kevin Lenini played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.78.
Recent matches
- December 13th1-2 lossvsRwanda(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.78)
- May 4th3-1 lossatMali(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.91)
- September 11th3-2 lossatArgentina(100 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.04)
- October 5th0-0 drawvsSaudi Arabia(90 mins, rating 7.38)
- November 3rd2-2 drawatUruguay(71 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.46)