Sam Nombe
England
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Sam Nombe 2026/2027 season stats
As a right striker, Sam Nombe has appeared in 4 League One matches this season, totalling 297 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 4 | 297 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.78 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.12 |
| Total | 5 | 387 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.65 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots | 9 | 2.70 | 42 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.60 | 19 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.61 | 58 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.91 | 36 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 1.21 | 75 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.60 | 33 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.61 | 31 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.30 | 75 |
Sam Nombe has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 1.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 42nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Sam Nombe has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 149 minutes. Sam Nombe has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 39 | 11.80 | 14 |
| Accurate passes | 26 | 7.90 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.61 | 86 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.61 | 86 |
| Backward passes | 12 | 3.64 | 25 |
| Passes (final third) | 3 | 0.91 | 19 |
Sam Nombe has completed 26 of 39 passes at 67% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.61 | 58 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.91 | 19 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 27 | 8.18 | 81 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 4.24 | 78 |
| Touches | 107 | 32.40 | 47 |
| Possession lost | 42 | 12.73 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.61 | 64 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 2.12 | 81 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 2.12 | 69 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sam Nombe completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.21 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.91 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.30 | 64 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.91 | 53 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 3.03 | 75 |
| 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 | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sam Nombe makes 4 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 74 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.30 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.30 | 36 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 2.42 | 25 |
| 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 |
Sam Nombe has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly right striker (3 appearances), also at left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Sam Nombe previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 31 | 2,417 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 41 | 3,331 | 14 | 6 | 33 | 43 | 7.07 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 134 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 41 | 2,272 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 21 | 6.70 |
| League One | 5 | 319 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6.83 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 43 | 3,162 | 15 | 7 | 21 | 35 | 6.99 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 3 | 166 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Sam Nombe
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Sam Nombe has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 297 minutes. Sam Nombe has attempted 9 shots with 2 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.18 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Nombe has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Sam Nombe has contributed 2 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Nombe has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 1 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 26 from 39 pass attempts, a 67% pass accuracy rate. Sam Nombe has won 27 of 54 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Nombe has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 7.
About Sam Nombe
Sam Nombe is a 27-year-old forward playing for Milton Keynes Dons in the League One, representing England. Sam Nombe is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 22 October 1998.
Most recent appearance
Sam Nombe's most recent match was away at Wigan Athletic on May 4th. Milton Keynes Dons lost 3-1. Sam Nombe played 64 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.94.
Recent matches
- May 4th3-1 lossatWigan Athletic(64 mins, rating 6.94)
- July 24th0-0 drawvsLeicester City(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- September 6th1-1 drawvsHuddersfield Town(69 mins, rating 6.63)
- March 25th2-2 drawatOxford United(74 mins, rating 6.76)
- May 7th4-1 lossatNorwich City(90 mins, rating 6.12)
Next fixture
Sam Nombe and Milton Keynes Dons are next in action on January 4th against Wycombe Wanderers in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Wycombe Wanderers vs Milton Keynes Dons match preview.
Teammates at Milton Keynes Dons
Sam Nombe currently plays alongside Marvin Ekpiteta, Callum Paterson, Ryan Wintle, Alex Gilbey, Ben Wiles, Ryan Barnett, Charlie Waller, Craig MacGillivray, Nathaniel Méndez-Laing, Sam Silvera, Gethin Jones, Aaron Collins, Jack Sanders, Callum Tripp, Dan Crowley, Cohen Bramall, Kane Wilson, Dan Barlaser, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, Charlie Goode, Sam Nombe, Elijah Campbell, Curtis Nelson, Jay Matete, Sebastian Stacey, Will Dennis and Ibrahim Fullah at Milton Keynes Dons.