Morgan Sanson
France
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Morgan Sanson 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Morgan Sanson has appeared in 31 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 1,774 minutes at an average rating of 6.59. 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 | 31 | 1,774 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 31 | 6.59 |
 Coupe de France | 6 | 430 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6.74 |
 Europa League | 6 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6.64 |
 Ligue 1 Play-offs | 2 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.94 |
| Total | 45 | 2,720 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 49 | 6.63 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.10 | 27 |
| Shots | 19 | 1.00 | 38 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 21 |
| Shot accuracy | 21.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.25 | 79 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.41 | 39 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.36 | 54 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 53 |
| Key passes | 13 | 0.70 | 26 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.51 | 27 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.15 | 49 |
Morgan Sanson has taken 19 shots with 4 on target (21% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 93 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.5 expected goals (xG), 0.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 38th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Morgan Sanson has 2 assists and 13 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 177 minutes. Morgan Sanson has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 1.6 expected assists (xA). 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 | 641 | 32.50 | 23 |
| Accurate passes | 525 | 26.60 | 26 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Long balls won | 50 | 2.54 | 78 |
| Through balls won | 3 | 0.15 | 90 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.20 | 45 |
| Backward passes | 108 | 5.48 | 12 |
| Passes (final third) | 105 | 5.33 | 61 |
Morgan Sanson has completed 525 of 641 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 23rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 23 | 1.17 | 74 |
| Dribble attempts | 46 | 2.33 | 73 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 53 |
| Duels won | 91 | 4.62 | 41 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 0.81 | 62 |
| Touches | 978 | 49.60 | 24 |
| Possession lost | 243 | 12.33 | 63 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 0.96 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 1.12 | 50 |
| Dispossessed | 32 | 1.62 | 80 |
| Turnovers | 33 | 1.67 | 68 |
Morgan Sanson completes 23 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 91 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 1.57 | 36 |
| Tackles won | 25 | 1.27 | 61 |
| Interceptions | 25 | 1.27 | 80 |
| Clearances | 15 | 0.76 | 35 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 86 | 4.36 | 42 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.05 | 80 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.10 | 69 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Morgan Sanson makes 31 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 36th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 35 | 1.78 | 79 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.20 | 51 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Fouls per card | 8.75 | n/a | 80 |
| Foul involvements | 57 | 2.89 | 67 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Morgan Sanson has committed 35 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.8 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly right central midfielder (6 appearances), also at left central midfielder (4) and right defensive midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Morgan Sanson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 6 | 235 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 29 | 1,976 | 2 | 3 | 43 | 27 | 7.16 |
| Coupe de France | 3 | 244 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 7.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 18 | 1,429 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 36 | 7.00 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 67 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 10 | 352 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6.68 |
Premier LeagueAbout Morgan Sanson
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Morgan Sanson has scored 2 assists across 31 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1774 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Morgan Sanson has attempted 19 shots with 4 on target, a 21% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.51 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Morgan Sanson has created 10 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 23 successful dribbles from 46 attempts (50% success rate). Morgan Sanson has contributed 13 key passes and 39 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Morgan Sanson has registered 31 tackles (25 won), 25 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 525 from 641 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Morgan Sanson has won 91 of 207 total duels.
Discipline
Morgan Sanson has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 35 fouls and winning 22.
About Morgan Sanson
Morgan Sanson is a 32-year-old midfielder playing for Nice in the Ligue 1, representing France. Morgan Sanson is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 18 August 1994.
Most recent appearance
Morgan Sanson's most recent match was away at Saint-Étienne on July 2nd. Nice won 4-1. Morgan Sanson played 86 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
- March 23rd0-0 drawvsLorient(0 mins)
- July 2nd4-1 winvsSaint-Étienne(86 mins, rating 6.83)
- April 15th0-0 drawatSaint-Étienne(90 mins, rating 7.04)
- May 13th3-1 lossatLens(23 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.3)
- September 3rd0-0 drawvsMetz(87 mins, rating 7.29)
Next fixture
Morgan Sanson and Nice are next in action on July 21st against Le Mans in the Ligue 1. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nice vs Le Mans match preview.
Teammates at Nice
Morgan Sanson currently plays alongside Teddy Boulhendi, Antoine Mendy, Mohamed Amoura, Issiaga Camara, Hamza Koutoune, Everton, Gauthier Hein, Djibril Coulibaly, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Laurent Abergel, Martin Ponsot, Nassim Laarej, Zoumana Diallo, Niels Nkounkou, Isak Jansson, Ali Abdi, Salis Abdul Samed, Xavier Mandza, Nathan Ngoumou, Yehvann Diouf, Hicham Boudaoui, Sofiane Diop, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Moïse Bombito, Axel Witsel, Morgan Sanson, Elye Wahi and Jonathan Clauss at Nice.