Joshua Anifowose
England
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Joshua Anifowose 2025/2026 season stats
As a right wing back, Joshua Anifowose has appeared in 16 Enterprise National League matches this season, totalling 646 minutes at an average rating of 6.39. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Enterprise National League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.14 | 65 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.80 | 80 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.40 | 89 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 22 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.14 | 40 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.28 | 82 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 71 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.40 | 52 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.28 | 99 |
Joshua Anifowose has taken 6 shots with 3 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 108 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 80th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joshua Anifowose has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 2 big chances . Joshua Anifowose has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 1.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 71st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 216 | 30.10 | 19 |
| Accurate passes | 167 | 23.30 | 23 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 0.70 | 5 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.70 | 70 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Joshua Anifowose has completed 167 of 216 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 19th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 23 | 3.20 | 92 |
| Dribble attempts | 45 | 6.27 | 98 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 14 |
| Duels won | 48 | 6.69 | 74 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.14 | 1 |
| Touches | 404 | 56.30 | 63 |
| Possession lost | 88 | 12.26 | 64 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 1.53 | 91 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 1.25 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Joshua Anifowose completes 23 dribbles at a 51% success rate and wins 48 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 0.84 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.67 | 58 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.42 | 1 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.14 | 21 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Joshua Anifowose makes 6 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 108 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.53 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.28 | 80 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 3.07 | 94 |
| 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 |
Joshua Anifowose has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
Enterprise National LeagueMainly right wing back (2 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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26 yrs
Joshua Anifowose previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Joshua Anifowose
Enterprise National League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Enterprise National League, Joshua Anifowose has scored 1 assist across 16 appearances (5 starts), totalling 646 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Joshua Anifowose has attempted 6 shots with 3 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.42 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joshua Anifowose has created 0 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 23 successful dribbles from 45 attempts (51% success rate). Joshua Anifowose has contributed 3 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joshua Anifowose has registered 6 tackles (0 won), 12 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 167 from 216 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Joshua Anifowose has won 48 of 181 total duels.
Discipline
Joshua Anifowose has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 11.
About Joshua Anifowose
Joshua Anifowose is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Gateshead in the Enterprise National League, representing England. Joshua Anifowose is right-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 2 February 2004.
Most recent appearance
Joshua Anifowose's most recent match was away at Yeovil Town on May 25th. Gateshead lost 3-0. Joshua Anifowose played 31 minutes with a match rating of 6.22.
Recent matches
- April 28th2-1 lossatHarrogate Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 26th0-1 lossvsSutton United(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 25th3-0 lossatYeovil Town(31 mins, rating 6.22)
- May 7th2-1 lossatEastleigh(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 1st3-1 lossatAltrincham(68 mins, rating 5.98)
Next fixture
Joshua Anifowose and Gateshead are next in action on March 6th against Altrincham in the Enterprise National League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Altrincham vs Gateshead match preview.
Teammates at Gateshead
Joshua Anifowose currently plays alongside Ben Williams, Keon Lewis-Burgess, Kyle Ferguson, Joshua Anifowose, David Ferguson, Harry Chapman, Jack Robinson, Pete Jameson, Rocco Coyle, Luke Supyk, Michael Spellman, Ashley Boatswain, Dom Telford, Sam Bowen, Tyrelle Newton, Alex Lankshear, Fenton John, Billy Chadwick, Lucas Lowery, Callum Bone, Josh Home, Tom Lavery and Dan Cameron at Gateshead.