Saël Kumbedi
France
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Saël Kumbedi 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Saël Kumbedi has appeared in 2 2. Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 180 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 2. Bundesliga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.89 |
 DFB Pokal | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.54 |
| Total | 3 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 6.77 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Shots | 2 | 1.00 | 73 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 44 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 1.00 | 97 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.50 | 86 |
| Chances created | 3 | 1.50 | 86 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 33 |
Saël Kumbedi has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 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 73rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Saël Kumbedi has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 60 minutes. Saël Kumbedi has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 45th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 84 | 42.00 | 29 |
| Accurate passes | 70 | 35.00 | 26 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.50 | 14 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.50 | 80 |
| Backward passes | 9 | 4.50 | 53 |
| Passes (final third) | 13 | 6.50 | 50 |
Saël Kumbedi has completed 70 of 84 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 29th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 1.00 | 92 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 2.00 | 98 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 65 |
| Duels won | 8 | 4.00 | 41 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 1.00 | 14 |
| Touches | 128 | 64.00 | 35 |
| Possession lost | 26 | 13.00 | 74 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.00 | 92 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.50 | 47 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.50 | 74 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Saël Kumbedi completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 8 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (14th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 1.50 | 50 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 1.00 | 52 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.50 | 5 |
| Clearances | 5 | 2.50 | 20 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 5.00 | 85 |
| 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 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Saël Kumbedi makes 3 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 50th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.50 | 86 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 2.00 | 71 |
| 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 |
Saël Kumbedi has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
2. BundesligaMainly left back (1 appearance), also at left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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18 yrsSaël Kumbedi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 24 | 1,808 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 45 | 6.56 |
 Ligue 1 | 1 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.21 |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 14 | 964 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 6.34 |
 Europa League | 4 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.97 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 17 | 917 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 6.04 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 95 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.09 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 20 | 1,317 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 47 | 6.76 |
 Ligue 2 | 4 | 124 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6.73 |
| Coupe de France | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 2 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.42 |
About Saël Kumbedi
2. Bundesliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the 2. Bundesliga, Saël Kumbedi has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 180 minutes. Saël Kumbedi has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Saël Kumbedi has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Saël Kumbedi has contributed 3 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Saël Kumbedi has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 70 from 84 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Saël Kumbedi has won 8 of 19 total duels.
Discipline
Saël Kumbedi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Saël Kumbedi
Saël Kumbedi is a 21-year-old defender playing for VfL Wolfsburg in the 2. Bundesliga, representing France. Saël Kumbedi is right-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 26 March 2005.
Most recent appearance
Saël Kumbedi's most recent match was away at Altglienicke on May 20th. VfL Wolfsburg drew 3-3. Saël Kumbedi played 74 minutes, registering 3 key passs with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- July 3rd2-5 winatKarlsruher SC(0 mins)
- May 20th3-3 drawatAltglienicke(74 mins, rating 6.54)
- December 19th0-1 winatHannover 96(90 mins, rating 6.47)
- November 10th0-0 drawvsKaiserslautern(90 mins, rating 7.31)
- April 23rd1-3 winatSt. Pauli(90 mins, rating 6.71)
Next fixture
Saël Kumbedi and VfL Wolfsburg are next in action on September 1st against Energie Cottbus in the 2. Bundesliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the VfL Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus match preview.
Teammates at VfL Wolfsburg
Saël Kumbedi currently plays alongside Maximilian Arnold, Yannick Gerhardt, Saël Kumbedi, Pharell Hensel, Rogério, Kento Shiogai, Joakim Maehle, Timon Wellenreuther, Moritz Jenz, Elvis Rexhbecaj, Aaron Zehnter, Bence Dárdai, Vinicius de Souza Costa, Muhammed Damar, Pavao Pervan, Mathys Angély, Christian Eriksen, Aster Vranckx, Trevor Benedict, Jonas Adjetey, Fabian Reese, Fraser Hornby, Cleiton, Alessio Besio, Robert Glatzel, Mattias Svanberg, Jakub Zielinski, Alexander Bernhardsson, Hauke Wahl, Kilian Fischer and Bruno Katz at VfL Wolfsburg.