Sofiane Diop stats
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S. Diop
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S. Diop vs Brest
7 games played, 1 more on the benchSofiane Diop's next match is on Friday at 19:45 against Brest. See how Sofiane Diop did in earlier matches against Brest.
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Friday 19:45Fri 19:45Before the next match
Brest v Nice, FridayWhat Brest allow attacking midfielders
Position stats6 appearances at CAM against Brest in their last 20 matches; league average from the Ligue 1.
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Odds OutliersSofiane Diop 2026/2027 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Sofiane Diop has appeared in 7 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 276 minutes at an average rating of 4.99. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 midfielders.
Attacking stats
Sofiane Diop has taken 2 shots with 2 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 138 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 13th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Sofiane Diop has 2 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 31 minutes. Sofiane Diop has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Sofiane Diop has completed 111 of 142 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 60th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Sofiane Diop completes 5 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 12 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
Sofiane Diop makes 5 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Sofiane Diop has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left attacking midfielder (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Nice squad
G. Hein
30 yrs#7
M. Amoura
26 yrs#9S. Diop26 yrs#10
E. Wahi
23 yrs#11
I. Jansson
24 yrs#21
N. Ngoumou26 yrs#29
Z. Diallo21 yrs#44
H. Boudaoui27 yrs#6
M. Sanson32 yrs#8
L. Abergel33 yrs#19
I. Camara
21 yrs#22
A. Witsel
37 yrs#28N. Laarej17 yrs#34X. Mandza17 yrs#35
D. Coulibaly17 yrs#39
Everton19 yrs#41
S. Abdul Samed
26 yrs#99
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26 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 10 | 501 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6.81 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Sofiane Diop has scored 2 assists across 7 appearances (3 starts), totalling 276 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.7 assists per 90 minutes. Sofiane Diop has attempted 2 shots with 2 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.30 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sofiane Diop has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (63% success rate). Sofiane Diop has contributed 9 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sofiane Diop has registered 5 tackles (4 won), 4 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 111 from 142 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Sofiane Diop has won 12 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Sofiane Diop has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 2.
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 Olympique Lyonnais on April 14th. Nice lost 2-1. Sofiane Diop played 3 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- April 14th2-1 lossatOlympique Lyonnais(3 mins, rating 0)
- June 18th2-1 winvsStrasbourg(17 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 6.85)
- March 22nd2-1 winvsLOSC Lille(16 mins, rating 6.49)
- September 19th1-0 lossatAuxerre(4 mins, rating 0)
- July 21st1-1 drawvsLe Mans(65 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.03)
Next fixture
Sofiane Diop and Nice are next in action on December 21st against Brest in the Ligue 1. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Brest vs Nice match preview.
Teammates at Nice
Sofiane Diop currently plays alongside Salis Abdul Samed, Niels Nkounkou, Alidu Seidu, Nassim Laarej, Isak Jansson, Teddy Boulhendi, Everton, Djibril Coulibaly, Zoumana Diallo, Nathan Ngoumou, Laurent Abergel, Mohamed Amoura, Ali Abdi, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Hamza Koutoune, Issiaga Camara, Gauthier Hein, Yehvann Diouf, Martin Ponsot, Xavier Mandza, Hicham Boudaoui, Antoine Mendy, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Sofiane Diop, Moïse Bombito, Axel Witsel, Morgan Sanson, Elye Wahi and Jonathan Clauss at Nice.