Stephen Michael
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VendsysselMidfielderStephen Michael 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Stephen Michael has appeared in 9 First Division matches this season, totalling 734 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First Division midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots | 11 | 1.30 | 49 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 19 |
| Shot accuracy | 9.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.61 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.61 | 71 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.50 | 13 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.49 | 13 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Stephen Michael has taken 11 shots with 1 on target (9% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 67 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Stephen Michael has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 184 minutes. Stephen Michael has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 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 | 367 | 45.00 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 312 | 38.30 | 59 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Long balls won | 26 | 3.19 | 81 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 51 | 6.25 | 27 |
| Passes (final third) | 64 | 7.85 | 79 |
Stephen Michael has completed 312 of 367 passes at 85% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 1.35 | 81 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 1.96 | 65 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 79 |
| Duels won | 52 | 6.38 | 83 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.74 | 48 |
| Touches | 511 | 62.70 | 59 |
| Possession lost | 83 | 10.18 | 21 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 1.59 | 99 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.86 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.12 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 2.33 | 51 |
Stephen Michael completes 11 dribbles at a 69% success rate and wins 52 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 28 | 3.43 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 2.45 | 97 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 1.96 | 89 |
| Clearances | 12 | 1.47 | 55 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 49 | 6.01 | 97 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Stephen Michael makes 28 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 26 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 23 | 2.82 | 95 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.25 | 77 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Fouls per card | 11.50 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 30 | 3.68 | 81 |
| 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 |
Stephen Michael has committed 23 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11.5 fouls.
Positions played
First DivisionMainly left central midfielder (5 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2) and right defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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19 yrs
Stephen Michael previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Stephen Michael
First Division 2026/2027 season
This season in the First Division, Stephen Michael has featured across 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 734 minutes. Stephen Michael has attempted 11 shots with 1 on target, a 9% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Stephen Michael has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (69% success rate). Stephen Michael has contributed 4 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Stephen Michael has registered 28 tackles (20 won), 16 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 312 from 367 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Stephen Michael has won 52 of 97 total duels.
Discipline
Stephen Michael has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 7.
About Stephen Michael
Stephen Michael is a 19-year-old midfielder playing for Vendsyssel in the First Division, representing Nigeria. and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 14 December 2006.
Most recent appearance
Stephen Michael's most recent match was away at Aalborg BK on November 7th. Vendsyssel drew 2-2. Stephen Michael played 78 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
- November 7th2-2 drawatAalborg BK(78 mins, rating 6.83)
- October 12th0-0 drawvsAarhus Fremad(90 mins, rating 7.55)
- July 2nd4-1 lossatVejle Boldklub(90 mins, rating 6.69)
- June 20th0-2 winatEsbjerg(66 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.48)
- July 19th1-0 winvsHillerød(89 mins, rating 6.95)
Next fixture
Stephen Michael and Vendsyssel are next in action on May 8th against HB Køge in the First Division. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vendsyssel vs HB Køge match preview.
Teammates at Vendsyssel
Stephen Michael currently plays alongside Malthe Holt, Ari Olsen, F. Mortensen, Stephen Michael, Precious Williams, Magnus Worsøe Nielsen, A. Vendelbo, Marcus Serup Hannesbo, Benjamin Clemmensen, Bilal Konteh, Mathias Werther, Rasmus Schüller, Sebastian Lodberg, Emil Grønn Pedersen, Árni Nóa Atlason, Mads Lauritsen, Lasse Schulz, Steven Simpson, Lasse Steffensen and Harald Tangen at Vendsyssel.