Sofiane Diop
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Sofiane Diop 2025/2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Sofiane Diop has appeared in 33 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 2,145 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 33 | 2,145 | 8 | 3 | 37 | 22 | 6.97 |
 Europa League | 5 | 228 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.48 |
 Coupe de France | 4 | 221 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 7.32 |
 Ligue 1 Play-offs | 2 | 107 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7.04 |
| Total | 44 | 2,701 | 10 | 4 | 48 | 33 | 6.95 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 0.30 | 85 |
| Goal involvements | 11 | 0.46 | 83 |
| Shots | 54 | 2.30 | 91 |
| Shots on target | 17 | 0.70 | 80 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.47 | n/a | 83 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.17 | 69 |
| Shots off target | 21 | 0.88 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 17 | 0.71 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.08 | 85 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 53 |
| Key passes | 37 | 1.60 | 80 |
| Chances created | 32 | 1.34 | 78 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.25 | 68 |
Sofiane Diop has taken 54 shots with 17 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 40 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 91st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Sofiane Diop has 3 assists and 37 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 67 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 53rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 877 | 36.80 | 36 |
| Accurate passes | 684 | 28.70 | 30 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Long balls won | 49 | 2.06 | 69 |
| Through balls won | 4 | 0.17 | 91 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.38 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 188 | 7.89 | 44 |
| Passes (final third) | 138 | 5.79 | 66 |
Sofiane Diop has completed 684 of 877 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 36th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 33 | 1.38 | 84 |
| Dribble attempts | 66 | 2.77 | 81 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 53 |
| Duels won | 108 | 4.53 | 39 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.38 | 23 |
| Touches | 1316 | 55.20 | 44 |
| Possession lost | 354 | 14.85 | 85 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 0.80 | 44 |
| Fouls won | 46 | 1.93 | 84 |
| Dispossessed | 36 | 1.51 | 79 |
| Turnovers | 50 | 2.10 | 83 |
Sofiane Diop completes 33 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 108 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (23rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 0.92 | 6 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 0.46 | 6 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 0.84 | 48 |
| Clearances | 12 | 0.50 | 23 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 111 | 4.66 | 52 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Sofiane Diop makes 22 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 98 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 0.92 | 21 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.21 | 55 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 7 | 0.29 | 88 |
| Fouls per card | 4.40 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 68 | 2.85 | 65 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 2 | 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 |
Sofiane Diop has committed 22 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.4 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly attacking midfielder (9 appearances), also at left midfielder (5) and left winger (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Sofiane Diop previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 28 | 1,050 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 23 | 7.03 |
| Europa League | 7 | 407 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 7.11 |
| Coupe de France | 3 | 203 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 10 | 501 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 23 | 1,296 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 7.04 |
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 271 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 30 | 1,958 | 6 | 4 | 38 | 38 | 7.13 |
| Europa League | 7 | 301 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 7.01 |
 Champions League | 4 | 137 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7.06 |
Champions LeagueAbout Sofiane Diop
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Sofiane Diop has scored 8 goals and 3 assists across 33 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2145 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Sofiane Diop has attempted 54 shots with 17 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sofiane Diop has created 32 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 33 successful dribbles from 66 attempts (50% success rate). Sofiane Diop has contributed 37 key passes and 37 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sofiane Diop has registered 22 tackles (11 won), 20 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 684 from 877 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Sofiane Diop has won 108 of 240 total duels.
Discipline
Sofiane Diop has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 46.
About Sofiane Diop
Sofiane Diop is a 26-year-old forward playing for Nice in the Ligue 1, representing France. Sofiane Diop is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 9 June 2000.
Most recent appearance
Sofiane Diop's most recent match was away at Saint-Étienne on July 2nd. Nice won 4-1. Sofiane Diop played 44 minutes, registering 1 assist, 3 key passs with a match rating of 7.34.
Recent matches
- July 2nd4-1 winvsSaint-Étienne(44 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.34)
- April 15th0-0 drawatSaint-Étienne(63 mins, rating 6.73)
- May 13th3-1 lossatLens(67 mins, rating 7.21)
- September 3rd0-0 drawvsMetz(72 mins, rating 7.41)
- July 5th2-1 lossatAuxerre(81 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.2)
Teammates at Nice
Sofiane Diop currently plays alongside Enguerrand Bouard, Bartosz Zelazowski, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Laurenzo Monteiro Alvarenga, Dante, Pablo Rosario, Djibril Coulibaly, Brad Hamilton Mantsounga Makouangou, Kéfren Ali, Théo Bruyère, Millan Brignone, Jah Telusson, Sofiane Diop, Yanis Sofikitis, Kayyum Alabi, Zoumana Diallo, Kevin Carlos, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Isak Jansson, Teddy Boulhendi, Jonathan Clauss, Salis Abdul Samed, Maxime Dupé, Hicham Boudaoui, Yehvann Diouf, Antoine Mendy, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Morgan Sanson, Tom Louchet, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Kaïl Boudache, Moïse Bombito, Melvin Bard, Ali Abdi, Jérémie Boga, Hamza Koutoune, Everton Pereira, Gabin Bernardeau, Terem Moffi, Tanguy Ndombélé and Mousslim Youssouf at Nice.