Udoka Godwin-Malife stats
England
Match-by-match stats
U. Godwin-Malife
ReadingDefender
U. Godwin-Malife vs Leyton Orient
5 games played, 1 more on the benchUdoka Godwin-Malife's next match is tomorrow at 20:00 against Leyton Orient. See how Udoka Godwin-Malife did in earlier matches against Leyton Orient.
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| Dec 14, 2024 | |||||||||||
| Oct 19, 2021 | |||||||||||
| Jan 23, 2021 |
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Tomorrow 20:00Wed 20:00Before the next match
Reading v Leyton Orient, TomorrowWhat Leyton Orient allow right backs
Position stats12 appearances at RB against Leyton Orient in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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Odds OutliersUdoka Godwin-Malife 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Udoka Godwin-Malife has appeared in 10 League One matches this season, totalling 900 minutes at an average rating of 6.84. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 10 | 900 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 6.84 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.68 |
| Total | 11 | 1,020 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 6.83 |
Attacking stats
Udoka Godwin-Malife has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 450 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 14th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Udoka Godwin-Malife has 1 assist and 12 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 75 minutes. Udoka Godwin-Malife has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 1.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 82nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Udoka Godwin-Malife has completed 338 of 418 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 58th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Udoka Godwin-Malife completes 8 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 48 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
Udoka Godwin-Malife makes 8 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 113 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 9th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Udoka Godwin-Malife has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly right back (10 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Reading squad
J. Marriott
32 yrs#7
J. Reid32 yrs#9
J. Brown28 yrs#18K. Lisbie22 yrs#19
S. Patton
20 yrs#22
P. Lane25 yrs#32
A. Farai Rinomhota
29 yrs#4
L. Fraser
28 yrs#6
C. Savage
23 yrs#8
L. Wing31 yrs#10
D. Kyerewaa
25 yrs#11
R. Williams29 yrs#14
G. Earthy22 yrs#17
J. Stokes22 yrs#28
30 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 38 | 3,241 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 38 | 6.78 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.76 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 41 | 3,407 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 39 | 6.77 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 42 | 3,682 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 60 | 7.06 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.55 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 25 | 1,663 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 6.72 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.04 |
About Udoka Godwin-Malife
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Udoka Godwin-Malife has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 900 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Udoka Godwin-Malife has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.38 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Udoka Godwin-Malife has created 12 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (50% success rate). Udoka Godwin-Malife has contributed 12 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Udoka Godwin-Malife has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 8 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 338 from 418 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Udoka Godwin-Malife has won 48 of 79 total duels.
Discipline
Udoka Godwin-Malife has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 18.
About Udoka Godwin-Malife
Udoka Godwin-Malife is a 26-year-old defender playing for Reading in the League One, representing England. Udoka Godwin-Malife is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 9 May 2000.
Most recent appearance
Udoka Godwin-Malife's most recent match was away at Wigan Athletic on January 2nd. Reading lost 1-0. Udoka Godwin-Malife played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.91.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-0 lossatWigan Athletic(90 mins, rating 6.91)
- November 2nd1-5 winatMilton Keynes Dons(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.16)
- September 3rd1-1 drawvsBradford City(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.52)
- July 5th2-2 drawatWycombe Wanderers(90 mins, rating 6.56)
- May 5th2-0 winvsNotts County(90 mins, rating 6.59)
Next fixture
Udoka Godwin-Malife and Reading are next in action on July 11th against Leyton Orient in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Reading vs Leyton Orient match preview.
Teammates at Reading
Udoka Godwin-Malife currently plays alongside Conor Masterson, Josh Knight, Jacob Brown, Matthew Rowley, Paudie O'Connor, Benn Ward, Kyreece Lisbie, Sean Patton, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Daniel Kyerewaa, Jamie Reid, Charlie Savage, Lewis Wing, Jack Marriott, Boyd Beacroft, Liam Fraser, George Earthy, Jeriel Dorsett, Jack Stevens, Joel Pereira, Randell Williams, Ashqar Ahmed, Andrew Farai Rinomhota, Paddy Lane, Haydon Roberts and Josh Stokes at Reading.