Simon Banza
France
Match-by-match stats
Simon Banza 2026/2027 season stats
As a left striker, Simon Banza has appeared in 3 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 161 minutes at an average rating of 6.60. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 3 | 161 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.60 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.72 |
| Total | 4 | 251 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.63 |
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 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 23 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 68th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Simon Banza has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 161 minutes. Simon Banza has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). 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 26 of 30 passes at 87% 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 | 346 | 27.30 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 104 | 8.20 | 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 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 4 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 0 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . 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 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly left striker (1 appearance), also at right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Simon Banza previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 16 | 1,141 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 7.20 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Simon Banza has scored 1 goal across 3 appearances (2 starts), totalling 161 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Simon Banza has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simon Banza has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Simon Banza has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simon Banza has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 2 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 26 from 30 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Simon Banza has won 4 of 13 total duels.
Discipline
Simon Banza has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 0.
About Simon Banza
Simon Banza is a 30-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 Ajman on November 1st. Al Jazira won 3-0. Simon Banza played 60 minutes, registering 3 shots with a match rating of 6.03.
Recent matches
- November 1st3-0 winvsAjman(60 mins, rating 6.03)
- September 17th0-2 winatAl Sharjah(11 mins, rating 6.43)
- April 9th0-2 winatHatta(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.34)
- October 15th1-4 lossvsAl Ittihad(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.72)
- July 14th2-1 lossatEngland(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Simon Banza and Al Jazira are next in action on April 8th against Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in the UAE Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Al Jazira match preview.
Teammates at Al Jazira
Simon Banza currently plays alongside Ali Al-Memari, Ahmed Mahmoud, Mamadou Coulibaly, Muhammad Yusuf Atiq, Talisca, Kristjan Asllani, Jay-Dee Geusens, Ersin Destanoğlu, Salih Malkoçoğlu, Rúben Amaral, Hamdan Abdulrahman, Karim Rekik, Mohammed Rabii, Johan Bångsbo, Vinicius Mello, Simon Banza, Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira, Abdallah Ramadan, Mamadou Ndiaye, Nikola Vukić, Stojan Leković, Khalifa Al-Hammadi, Willyan Rocha, Pedro Silva, Anthony Dennis, Daniel Koblan Koffi, Marcus Meloni, Bruno Oliveira, Mohamed Omar Al Attas, Igor Serrote, Momodou Jatta, Nermin Mujkic, Abulla Alhammadi and Ravil Tagir at Al Jazira.