Deji Elerewe
England
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D. Elerewe
LincolnDefenderDeji Elerewe 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Deji Elerewe has appeared in 8 Championship matches this season, totalling 720 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 8 | 720 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6.90 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.83 |
| Total | 10 | 827 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6.89 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.80 | 64 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.13 | 74 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.63 | 84 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 14 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.13 | 14 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 31 |
Deji Elerewe has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 120 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Deji Elerewe has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 720 minutes. Deji Elerewe has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 222 | 27.80 | 11 |
| Accurate passes | 161 | 20.10 | 9 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 2.13 | 56 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.13 | 44 |
| Backward passes | 40 | 5.00 | 52 |
| Passes (final third) | 51 | 6.38 | 61 |
Deji Elerewe has completed 161 of 222 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.50 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.75 | 61 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 79 |
| Duels won | 43 | 5.38 | 72 |
| Aerials won | 23 | 2.88 | 72 |
| Touches | 363 | 45.40 | 6 |
| Possession lost | 92 | 11.50 | 52 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.13 | 15 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.75 | 55 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.38 | 61 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.38 | 88 |
Deji Elerewe completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 43 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.25 | 41 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.63 | 30 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 2.00 | 89 |
| Clearances | 43 | 5.38 | 73 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 24 | 3.00 | 28 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Deji Elerewe makes 10 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 43 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 72 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 41st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 0.88 | 55 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.13 | 39 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 92 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 1.62 | 58 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Deji Elerewe has committed 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right center back (6 appearances), also at center back (1) and left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Deji Elerewe previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 19 | 1,494 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 6.96 |
 League One | 10 | 249 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4.69 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.05 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 17 | 1,468 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 7.12 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.32 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enterprise National League | 10 | 808 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 25 | 2,035 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 3 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.76 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.62 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.34 |
About Deji Elerewe
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Deji Elerewe has featured across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 720 minutes. Deji Elerewe has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.53 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Deji Elerewe has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Deji Elerewe has contributed 1 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Deji Elerewe has registered 10 tackles (5 won), 16 interceptions, and 43 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 161 from 222 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Deji Elerewe has won 43 of 75 total duels.
Discipline
Deji Elerewe has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 6.
About Deji Elerewe
Deji Elerewe is a 23-year-old defender playing for Lincoln City in the Championship, representing England. Deji Elerewe is right-footed and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 14 September 2003.
Most recent appearance
Deji Elerewe's most recent match was away at Swansea City on May 5th. Lincoln City lost 1-2. Deji Elerewe played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- May 5th1-2 lossvsSwansea City(90 mins, rating 6.82)
- December 6th0-1 winatBristol City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.38)
- March 5th0-1 winatPreston North End(90 mins, rating 6.77)
- October 7th4-0 lossatAFC Bournemouth(17 mins, rating 6.13)
- September 22nd1-1 drawvsSouthampton(90 mins, rating 6.84)
Next fixture
Deji Elerewe and Lincoln City are next in action on November 2nd against Sheffield United in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sheffield United vs Lincoln City match preview.
Teammates at Lincoln City
Deji Elerewe currently plays alongside Josh Honohan, Tom Hamer, Yunus Konak, Mikkel Ladefoged, Chiedozie Ogbene, Charlie Parks, Ethan Wheatley, George Wickens, Tom Bayliss, Jamie Pardington, Ivan Varfolomeev, Joe Gauci, Mason Melia, Callum Elder, Daniel Oyegoke, Reeco Hackett, Dom Jefferies, Deji Elerewe, Rob Street, Sonny Bradley, Conor McGrandles, Andrei CoubiČ™, Tendayi Darikwa, Freddie Draper, Adam Reach, Ben House, Tanto Olaofe and Ryley Towler at Lincoln City.