Jonas Naafo
United Arab Emirates
Match-by-match stats
J. Naafo
Dubai UnitedForwardJonas Naafo 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Jonas Naafo has appeared in 5 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 377 minutes at an average rating of 6.53. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.20 | 42 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.24 | 23 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.95 | 86 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.20 | 9 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.24 | 10 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 29 |
Jonas Naafo has taken 5 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 75 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 42nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Jonas Naafo has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 377 minutes. Jonas Naafo has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 123 | 29.40 | 29 |
| Accurate passes | 108 | 25.80 | 32 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 2.86 | 72 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Backward passes | 26 | 6.21 | 36 |
| Passes (final third) | 20 | 4.77 | 40 |
Jonas Naafo has completed 108 of 123 passes at 88% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 29th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 1.67 | 96 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 2.15 | 75 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 84 |
| Duels won | 15 | 3.58 | 51 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Touches | 163 | 38.90 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 25 | 5.97 | 8 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.48 | 50 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.67 | 65 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 1.67 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Jonas Naafo completes 7 dribbles at a 78% success rate and wins 15 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (12th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.24 | 10 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.72 | 62 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.48 | 47 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 2.86 | 34 |
| 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 | 45 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Jonas Naafo makes 1 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 377 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 10th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.72 | 25 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.24 | 73 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 61 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 2.39 | 42 |
| 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 |
Jonas Naafo has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly left central midfielder (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Jonas Naafo previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Jonas Naafo
UAE Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Jonas Naafo has featured across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 377 minutes. Jonas Naafo has attempted 5 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jonas Naafo has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (78% success rate). Jonas Naafo has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jonas Naafo has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 3 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 108 from 123 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Jonas Naafo has won 15 of 32 total duels.
Discipline
Jonas Naafo has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 7.
About Jonas Naafo
Jonas Naafo is a 20-year-old forward playing for Dubai United in the UAE Pro League, representing United Arab Emirates. and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 10 May 2006.
Most recent appearance
Jonas Naafo's most recent match was away at Shabab Al Ahli Dubai on August 30th. Dubai United drew 1-1. Jonas Naafo played 75 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.85.
Recent matches
- August 30th1-1 drawvsShabab Al Ahli Dubai(75 mins, rating 6.85)
- December 24th4-3 lossatAl Sharjah(72 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.27)
- February 5th4-1 winvsKalba(74 mins, rating 6.68)
- June 2nd2-3 winatBani Yas(90 mins, rating 6.53)
- October 29th5-1 lossatAl Wasl(66 mins, rating 6.3)
Next fixture
Jonas Naafo and Dubai United are next in action on February 28th against Al Dhafra in the UAE Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Al Dhafra vs Dubai United match preview.
Teammates at Dubai United
Jonas Naafo currently plays alongside Aleksa Puric, Adeel Al-Chadli, Baidi Diakite, Hussain Abbas, Sultan Abu Daken, Inayat Noor, Moosa Al-Balooshi, Salam Khairi, Marcos Moraes, Kouame Autonne Kouadio, Mohammed Yousuf, El Mehdi Maouhoub, Othman Jamal, Nagoro Brahima Dao, Aniss Karimi, Majid Suroor, Mahmoud Dahoud, Moustapha Name, Habib Al-Fardan, Khalil Ibrahim, Hamid Yahya, Bandar Al-Ahbabi, Stojan Leković, Haris Seferovic, Jonas Naafo, Rashed Salem and Dieu-Merci Michel at Dubai United.