Simon Banza
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Match-by-match stats
Simon Banza 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Simon Banza has appeared in 16 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,141 minutes at an average rating of 7.20. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 10 | 0.80 | 94 |
| Goal involvements | 11 | 0.87 | 89 |
| Shots | 35 | 2.80 | 68 |
| Shots on target | 17 | 1.30 | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 49.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Shot conversion | 29.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.59 | n/a | 90 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.39 | 75 |
| Shots off target | 15 | 1.18 | 76 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.32 | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 62 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.50 | 12 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.24 | 6 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 25 |
Simon Banza has taken 35 shots with 17 on target (49% accuracy), scoring 10 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 68th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Simon Banza has 1 assist and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 380 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 52nd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 180 | 14.20 | 17 |
| Accurate passes | 136 | 10.70 | 21 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.16 | 6 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 72 | 5.68 | 45 |
| Passes (final third) | 12 | 0.95 | 5 |
Simon Banza has completed 136 of 180 passes at 76% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 17th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.39 | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 1.03 | 20 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 32 |
| Duels won | 82 | 6.47 | 83 |
| Aerials won | 48 | 3.79 | 92 |
| Touches | 343 | 27.10 | 12 |
| Possession lost | 103 | 8.12 | 11 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.39 | 54 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 1.81 | 59 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.87 | 31 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Simon Banza completes 5 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 82 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 0.63 | 35 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.39 | 39 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.39 | 64 |
| Clearances | 12 | 0.95 | 66 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 1.50 | 23 |
| 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 | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Simon Banza makes 8 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 143 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 35th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 1.26 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.08 | 25 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.16 | 16 |
| Fouls per card | 16.00 | n/a | 83 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 3.08 | 52 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Simon Banza has committed 16 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 16 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly striker (12 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Simon Banza previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.90 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 75 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 31 | 2,554 | 19 | 4 | 18 | 13 | 7.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 28 | 2,001 | 21 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 7.52 |
 Champions League | 8 | 347 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7.18 |
 Europa League | 2 | 210 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.86 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 30 | 1,456 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 6.88 |
 Taça De Portugal | 7 | 378 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4.10 |
| Europa League | 5 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5.47 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 94 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 29 | 2,339 | 14 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 7.32 |
 Ligue 1 | 4 | 122 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7.16 |
About Simon Banza
UAE Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Simon Banza has scored 10 goals and 1 assist across 16 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1141 minutes. That works out to 0.8 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Simon Banza has attempted 35 shots with 17 on target, a 49% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simon Banza has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (38% success rate). Simon Banza has contributed 6 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simon Banza has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 5 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 136 from 180 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Simon Banza has won 82 of 157 total duels.
Discipline
Simon Banza has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 23.
About Simon Banza
Simon Banza is a 29-year-old forward playing for Al Jazira in the UAE Pro League, representing France. Simon Banza is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 13 August 1996.
Most recent appearance
Simon Banza's most recent match was away at Colombia on October 10th. Al Jazira lost 1-0. Simon Banza played 33 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.64.
Recent matches
Teammates at Al Jazira
Simon Banza currently plays alongside Khalifa Al-Hammadi, Ahmed Mahmoud, Mohammed Rabii, Mamadou Ndiaye, Daniel Koblan Koffi, Muhammad Yusuf Atiq, Richard Akonnor, Nikola Vukić, Abdallah Ramadan, Rúben Amaral, Youssef Al-Marzooqi, Mohamed Omar Al Attas, Simon Banza, Ilyass Lagrimi, Igor Serrote, Willyan Rocha, Marcus Meloni, Ersin Destanoğlu, Oumar Traore, Vinicius Mello, Ali Al-Memari, Mamadou Coulibaly, Mohamed Alwafi, Karim Rekik, Johan Bångsbo, Stojan Leković, Jay-Dee Geusens, Hamdan Abdulrahman, Pedro Silva, Bruno Oliveira, Momodou Jatta, Ravil Tagir and Abulla Alhammadi at Al Jazira.