Malick Fofana
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Match-by-match stats
Malick Fofana 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Malick Fofana has appeared in 12 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 754 minutes at an average rating of 6.30. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 12 | 754 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 6.30 |
 Europa League | 4 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6.81 |
| Total | 16 | 921 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 6.43 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.36 | 36 |
| Shots | 19 | 2.30 | 51 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 1.10 | 66 |
| Shot accuracy | 47.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.22 | n/a | 20 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.48 | 66 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.24 | 5 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.95 | 89 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 42 |
| Key passes | 10 | 1.20 | 58 |
| Chances created | 10 | 1.19 | 74 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.36 | 73 |
Malick Fofana has taken 19 shots with 9 on target (47% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 40 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 51st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Malick Fofana has 1 assist and 10 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 75 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 42nd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 222 | 26.50 | 68 |
| Accurate passes | 179 | 21.40 | 71 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.48 | 43 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 1.07 | 84 |
| Backward passes | 82 | 9.79 | 85 |
| Passes (final third) | 6 | 0.72 | 5 |
Malick Fofana has completed 179 of 222 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 68th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.95 | 50 |
| Dribble attempts | 20 | 2.39 | 51 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 43 |
| Duels won | 40 | 4.77 | 45 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Touches | 373 | 44.50 | 62 |
| Possession lost | 98 | 11.70 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.36 | 29 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 2.63 | 92 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.72 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 1.31 | 12 |
Malick Fofana completes 8 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 40 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 1.31 | 62 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.48 | 36 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.36 | 49 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.24 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 20 | 2.39 | 38 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Malick Fofana makes 11 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 69 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 62nd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.31 | 45 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.12 | 48 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.36 | 51 |
| Fouls per card | 11.00 | n/a | 85 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 3.94 | 82 |
| 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 |
Malick Fofana has committed 11 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left winger (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 4 | 142 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 29 | 1,584 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 22 | 7.07 |
| Europa League | 10 | 513 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 7.57 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 19 | 1,143 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 19 | 6.98 |
| Ligue 1 | 17 | 548 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6.85 |
 Europa Conference League | 9 | 598 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4.10 |
| Coupe de France | 4 | 239 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 22 | 783 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 6.27 |
| Europa Conference League | 7 | 347 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5.96 |
About Malick Fofana
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Malick Fofana has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 12 appearances (9 starts), totalling 754 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Malick Fofana has attempted 19 shots with 9 on target, a 47% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Malick Fofana has created 10 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 8 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (40% success rate). Malick Fofana has contributed 10 key passes and 28 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Malick Fofana has registered 11 tackles (4 won), 3 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 179 from 222 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Malick Fofana has won 40 of 74 total duels.
Discipline
Malick Fofana has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 22.
About Malick Fofana
Malick Fofana is a 21-year-old forward playing for Olympique Lyonnais in the Ligue 1, representing Belgium. Malick Fofana is left-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 31 March 2005.
Most recent appearance
Malick Fofana's most recent match was away at Lens on September 3rd. Olympique Lyonnais lost 0-4. Malick Fofana played 19 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.65.
Recent matches
Teammates at Olympique Lyonnais
Malick Fofana currently plays alongside Tiago Gonçalves, Adil Hamdani, Clinton Mata, Fallou Fall, Matthias Da Silva, Roman Yaremchuk, Yvann Konan, Ernest Nuamah, Mathys de Carvalho, Lassine Diarra, Tyler Morton, Rémi Himbert, Achraf Laâziri, Rémy Descamps, Tanner Tessmann, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Abner, Alejandro Gomes Rodríguez, Steeve Kango, Nicolás Tagliafico, Ruben Kluivert, Corentin Tolisso, Dominik Greif, Pavel Sulc, Khalis Merah, Enzo Molebe, Endrick, Moussa Niakhaté, Noah Nartey, Rachid Ghezza, Orel Mangala, Malick Fofana, Georges Mikautadze and Martín Satriano at Olympique Lyonnais.