Sani Abdulsalam
Nigeria
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S. Abdulsalam
Hapoel JerusalemForwardSani Abdulsalam 2026/2027 season stats
As a right striker, Sani Abdulsalam has appeared in 3 Ligat ha'Al matches this season, totalling 172 minutes at an average rating of 4.43. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligat ha'Al attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.50 | 69 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.52 | 52 |
| Shots | 6 | 3.10 | 75 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1.00 | 65 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 1.05 | 56 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 1.05 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.50 | 4 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.52 | 6 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Sani Abdulsalam has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 29 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 75th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Sani Abdulsalam has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 172 minutes. Sani Abdulsalam has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 41 | 21.50 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 34 | 17.80 | 42 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 1.05 | 79 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Backward passes | 12 | 6.28 | 52 |
| Passes (final third) | 3 | 1.57 | 37 |
Sani Abdulsalam has completed 34 of 41 passes at 83% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 1.57 | 71 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Duels won | 9 | 4.71 | 67 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 1.05 | 71 |
| Touches | 78 | 40.80 | 48 |
| Possession lost | 22 | 11.51 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.52 | 40 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.52 | 2 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 1.57 | 71 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 5.76 | 83 |
Sani Abdulsalam completes 3 dribbles and wins 9 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.52 | 40 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.52 | 48 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.52 | 56 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 9 | 4.71 | 90 |
| 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 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sani Abdulsalam makes 1 tackles and 1 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 172 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 40th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 2.09 | 83 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.52 | 94 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 77 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 2.62 | 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 |
Sani Abdulsalam has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Ligat ha'AlMainly right striker (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout Sani Abdulsalam
Ligat ha'Al 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligat ha'Al, Sani Abdulsalam has scored 1 goal across 3 appearances (2 starts), totalling 172 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Sani Abdulsalam has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sani Abdulsalam has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 3 successful dribbles from 0 attempts (0% success rate). Sani Abdulsalam has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sani Abdulsalam has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 1 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 34 from 41 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Sani Abdulsalam has won 9 of 23 total duels.
Discipline
Sani Abdulsalam has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 1.
About Sani Abdulsalam
Sani Abdulsalam is a 19-year-old forward playing for Hapoel Jerusalem in the Ligat ha'Al, representing Nigeria. and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 1 June 2007.
Most recent appearance
Sani Abdulsalam's most recent match was away at Maccabi Petah Tikva on August 17th. Hapoel Jerusalem won 2-4. Sani Abdulsalam played 57 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.79.
Recent matches
- August 17th2-4 winatMaccabi Petah Tikva(57 mins, rating 6.79)
- September 3rd2-2 drawatIroni Tiberias(70 mins, rating 6.5)
- April 28th4-2 winvsIroni Kiryat Shmona(45 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 0)
Next fixture
Sani Abdulsalam and Hapoel Jerusalem are next in action on September 18th against Maccabi Haifa in the Ligat ha'Al. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Hapoel Jerusalem vs Maccabi Haifa match preview.
Teammates at Hapoel Jerusalem
Sani Abdulsalam currently plays alongside Hilay Sharabi Melman, Ayano Farada, Omer Abuhav, Ilay Madmon, Sani Abdulsalam, Netanel Shprauo, Omer Agvadish, Noam Malmud, Vitalie Damașcan, Idan Cohen, Ohad Almagor, Nadav Zamir, Yanai Distalfeld, Israel Dappa, Ben Gordin, Tamir Haimovich, Edward Chilufya, Andrew Idoko, Li On Mizrahi, Christ Tiéhi, Yonatan Laish, Noam Shavit, Ofek Nadir, Nadim Vrasana and Sharani Zuberu at Hapoel Jerusalem.