Ellyes Skhiri
France
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Ellyes Skhiri 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Ellyes Skhiri has appeared in 25 Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 1,442 minutes at an average rating of 6.60. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Bundesliga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 25 | 1,442 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 6.60 |
 Champions League | 8 | 365 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6.79 |
| Total | 33 | 1,807 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 34 | 6.65 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.50 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 12 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.12 | 47 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.37 | 30 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.12 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 66 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.50 | 8 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.44 | 10 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 7 |
Ellyes Skhiri has taken 8 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 180 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 4th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ellyes Skhiri has 0 assists and 8 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 206 minutes. Ellyes Skhiri has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 13th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 910 | 56.80 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 801 | 50.00 | 90 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 34 | 2.12 | 79 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.12 | 30 |
| Backward passes | 107 | 6.68 | 25 |
| Passes (final third) | 104 | 6.49 | 79 |
Ellyes Skhiri has completed 801 of 910 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.44 | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.75 | 24 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 64 | 3.99 | 32 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 1.62 | 81 |
| Touches | 1105 | 69.00 | 85 |
| Possession lost | 140 | 8.74 | 13 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.81 | 57 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.81 | 29 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.56 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 0.56 | 5 |
Ellyes Skhiri completes 7 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 64 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 1.37 | 31 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.50 | 9 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 1.62 | 93 |
| Clearances | 33 | 2.06 | 81 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 75 | 4.68 | 64 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.19 | 97 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 66 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Ellyes Skhiri makes 22 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 33 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 31st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 0.69 | 21 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.12 | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 56 |
| Foul involvements | 24 | 1.50 | 18 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Ellyes Skhiri has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
BundesligaMainly left defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3) and defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Ellyes Skhiri previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 4 | 314 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.25 |
 World Cup | 3 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.16 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 390 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7.00 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.63 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.48 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 30 | 2,233 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 41 | 7.04 |
 Europa League | 12 | 704 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 7.04 |
 DFB Pokal | 3 | 270 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 264 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7.07 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 270 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 27 | 2,172 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 45 | 7.17 |
| Europa Conference League | 9 | 749 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 7.37 |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 32 | 2,857 | 7 | 1 | 28 | 78 | 7.34 |
| Europa Conference League | 7 | 571 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 7.24 |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 22 | 1,820 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 55 | 7.28 |
About Ellyes Skhiri
Bundesliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Bundesliga, Ellyes Skhiri has featured across 25 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1442 minutes. Ellyes Skhiri has attempted 8 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.63 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ellyes Skhiri has created 7 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (58% success rate). Ellyes Skhiri has contributed 8 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ellyes Skhiri has registered 22 tackles (8 won), 26 interceptions, and 33 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 801 from 910 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Ellyes Skhiri has won 64 of 124 total duels.
Discipline
Ellyes Skhiri has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 13.
About Ellyes Skhiri
Ellyes Skhiri is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for FC Köln in the Bundesliga, representing France. Ellyes Skhiri is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 10 May 1995.
Most recent appearance
Ellyes Skhiri's most recent match was away at TSG Hoffenheim on October 15th. FC Köln won 3-2. Ellyes Skhiri played 25 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.52.
Recent matches
- October 15th3-2 winvsTSG Hoffenheim(25 mins, rating 6.52)
- May 20th1-2 winatWürzburger Kickers(15 mins, rating 6.49)
- November 27th1-3 lossvsNetherlands(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- October 15th0-4 lossvsJapan(90 mins, rating 5.74)
- February 18th5-1 lossatSweden(72 mins, rating 5.93)
Next fixture
Ellyes Skhiri and FC Köln are next in action on October 14th against VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the VfB Stuttgart vs FC Köln match preview.
Teammates at FC Köln
Ellyes Skhiri currently plays alongside Linton Maina, Timo Hübers, Imad Rondic, Martin James, Marius Bülter, Jan Thielmann, Malek El Mala, Reigan Heskey, Gideon Mensah, Said El Mala, Alessio Castro-Montes, Mikey Moore, Rav van den Berg, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Ísak Jóhannesson, Luka Lochoshvili, Tom Krauß, Ellyes Skhiri, Marvin Schwäbe, Ragnar Ache, Ron-Robert Zieler, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Matthias Köbbing, Gil Neves, Thijs Dallinga, Paul Okon-Engstler, Borna Sosa, Luca Waldschmidt and Joël Schmied at FC Köln.