Nelson Khumbeni
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Nelson Khumbeni 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Nelson Khumbeni has appeared in 17 League Two matches this season, totalling 734 minutes at an average rating of 6.52. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 17 | 734 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6.52 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.37 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.52 |
| Total | 19 | 874 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6.51 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.12 | 33 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.70 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 29 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 13 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.12 | 65 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.49 | 54 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 55 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.70 | 27 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.61 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.12 | 47 |
Nelson Khumbeni has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 122 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nelson Khumbeni has 1 assist and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 147 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 55th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 199 | 24.40 | 22 |
| Accurate passes | 112 | 13.70 | 7 |
| Pass accuracy | 56.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.74 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.12 | 21 |
| Backward passes | 25 | 3.07 | 2 |
| Passes (final third) | 35 | 4.29 | 36 |
Nelson Khumbeni has completed 112 of 199 passes at 56% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 22nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.25 | 13 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.49 | 8 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 62 |
| Duels won | 52 | 6.38 | 80 |
| Aerials won | 35 | 4.29 | 97 |
| Touches | 297 | 36.40 | 4 |
| Possession lost | 109 | 13.37 | 37 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.98 | 79 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 1.47 | 70 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.98 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 0.98 | 13 |
Nelson Khumbeni completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 52 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 0.86 | 5 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.49 | 6 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.61 | 37 |
| Clearances | 17 | 2.08 | 75 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 24 | 2.94 | 8 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Nelson Khumbeni makes 7 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 105 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 5th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.72 | 83 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.37 | 88 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.12 | 67 |
| Fouls per card | 4.67 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 26 | 3.19 | 79 |
| 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 |
Nelson Khumbeni has committed 14 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.7 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (2) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Gillingham squad
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30 yrsNelson Khumbeni previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 28 | 1,643 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 28 | 6.10 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 19 | 1,574 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 37 | 6.78 |
 Enterprise National League | 8 | 650 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Nelson Khumbeni
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Nelson Khumbeni has scored 1 assist across 17 appearances (7 starts), totalling 734 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Nelson Khumbeni has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nelson Khumbeni has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Nelson Khumbeni has contributed 6 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nelson Khumbeni has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 5 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 112 from 199 pass attempts, a 56% pass accuracy rate. Nelson Khumbeni has won 52 of 108 total duels.
Discipline
Nelson Khumbeni has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 12.
About Nelson Khumbeni
Nelson Khumbeni is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Gillingham in the League Two, representing Malawi. Nelson Khumbeni is right-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 14 October 2002.
Most recent appearance
Nelson Khumbeni's most recent match was away at Barnet on November 13th. Gillingham lost 6-2. Nelson Khumbeni played 17 minutes with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-0 winvsShrewsbury Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 13th6-2 lossatBarnet(17 mins, rating 6.45)
- September 14th1-4 lossvsGrimsby Town(88 mins, rating 6.19)
- April 18th2-1 lossatCheltenham Town(22 mins, rating 6.41)
- July 16th0-0 drawatSalford City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.5)
Next fixture
Nelson Khumbeni and Gillingham are next in action on May 7th against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gillingham vs Luton Town match preview.
Teammates at Gillingham
Nelson Khumbeni currently plays alongside Garath McCleary, Sam Gale, Robbie McKenzie, Andy Smith, Lennon MacLorg, Armani Little, Will Goodwin, Ronan Aiden Connolly Shea Chapman Hale, Taite Holtam, Nelson Khumbeni, Zane Albarus, Bradley Dack, Cameron Antwi, Omar Beckles, Kadeem Harris, James Brophy, Harry Waldock, S. Palmer-Houlden, Ethan Coleman, Liam Gordon and Oliver Wright at Gillingham.