Emmanuel Kakou
Ivory CoastPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Emmanuel Kakou 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Emmanuel Kakou has appeared in 25 Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,736 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.16 | 70 |
| Shots | 21 | 1.10 | 86 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 76 |
| Shot accuracy | 24.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 82 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 56 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.62 | 92 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.21 | 63 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 71 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 11 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
Emmanuel Kakou has taken 21 shots with 5 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 83 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 86th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Emmanuel Kakou has 1 assist and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 868 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 71st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 887 | 46.00 | 60 |
| Accurate passes | 738 | 38.30 | 60 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 53 | 2.75 | 66 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.16 | 45 |
| Backward passes | 74 | 3.84 | 38 |
| Passes (final third) | 111 | 5.75 | 51 |
Emmanuel Kakou has completed 738 of 887 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 60th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.41 | 52 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.52 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 111 | 5.75 | 77 |
| Aerials won | 52 | 2.70 | 85 |
| Touches | 1255 | 65.10 | 50 |
| Possession lost | 190 | 9.85 | 31 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.73 | 65 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 0.93 | 66 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.36 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0.31 | 55 |
Emmanuel Kakou completes 8 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 111 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 35 | 1.81 | 48 |
| Tackles won | 26 | 1.35 | 71 |
| Interceptions | 39 | 2.02 | 92 |
| Clearances | 111 | 5.75 | 74 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 86 | 4.46 | 75 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.21 | 83 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Emmanuel Kakou makes 35 tackles and 39 interceptions , adding 111 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 48th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 0.78 | 27 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.05 | 10 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.05 | 94 |
| Fouls per card | 7.50 | n/a | 78 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 1.71 | 48 |
| 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 |
Emmanuel Kakou has committed 15 fouls and received 1 yellow card with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right center back (17 appearances), also at right back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Emmanuel Kakou previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 18 | 1,267 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 6.48 |
About Emmanuel Kakou
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Emmanuel Kakou has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 25 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1736 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Emmanuel Kakou has attempted 21 shots with 5 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Emmanuel Kakou has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (80% success rate). Emmanuel Kakou has contributed 5 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Emmanuel Kakou has registered 35 tackles (26 won), 39 interceptions, and 111 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 738 from 887 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Emmanuel Kakou has won 111 of 193 total duels.
Discipline
Emmanuel Kakou has received 1 yellow card and 1 red card this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 18.
About Emmanuel Kakou
Emmanuel Kakou is a 21-year-old defender playing for Cercle Brugge in the Pro League, representing Ivory Coast. Emmanuel Kakou is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 30 June 2005.
Most recent appearance
Emmanuel Kakou's most recent match was away at La Louvière on March 15th. Cercle Brugge lost 4-1. Emmanuel Kakou played 60 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- March 15th4-1 lossatLa Louvière(60 mins, rating 6.47)
- November 3rd2-3 lossvsZulte-Waregem(90 mins, rating 6.69)
- September 3rd2-1 winvsDender(90 mins, rating 7.05)
- May 17th2-2 drawatZulte-Waregem(65 mins, rating 6.74)
- March 6th2-3 winatAnderlecht(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 7.84)
Next fixture
Emmanuel Kakou and Cercle Brugge are next in action on August 9th against Standard Liège in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Standard Liège vs Cercle Brugge match preview.
Teammates at Cercle Brugge
Emmanuel Kakou currently plays alongside Emmanuel Kakou, Erick Nunes, Valy Konaté, Royer Caicedo, Dante Vanzeir, Maxime Delanghe, Christiaan Ravych, Ibrahima Diaby, Jonas Lietaert, Bas Langenbick, Steve Ngoura, Hannes Van Der Bruggen, Lazare Amani, Ibrahim Diakité, Alama Bayo, Gaëtan Coucke, Krys Kouassi, Abdoul Kader Ouattara, Heriberto Jurado, Gary Magnée, Lawrence Agyekum, Charles Herrmann, Geoffrey Kondo and Warleson at Cercle Brugge.