Nayel Mehssatou
BelgiumPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Nayel Mehssatou 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Nayel Mehssatou has appeared in 29 Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,046 minutes at an average rating of 5.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.09 | 32 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.90 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.40 | 48 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 15 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.09 | 54 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.26 | 23 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.17 | 19 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.70 | 27 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.60 | 31 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.17 | 51 |
Nayel Mehssatou has taken 10 shots with 5 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 105 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Nayel Mehssatou has 1 assist and 8 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 149 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 57th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 425 | 36.60 | 42 |
| Accurate passes | 342 | 29.40 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.46 | 37 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.52 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 79 | 6.80 | 38 |
| Passes (final third) | 67 | 5.76 | 57 |
Nayel Mehssatou has completed 342 of 425 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 42nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.52 | 36 |
| Dribble attempts | 26 | 2.24 | 81 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 48 | 4.13 | 35 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.52 | 26 |
| Touches | 615 | 52.90 | 37 |
| Possession lost | 156 | 13.42 | 64 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.69 | 36 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 1.89 | 84 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 1.12 | 56 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 0.60 | 60 |
Nayel Mehssatou completes 6 dribbles at a 23% success rate and wins 48 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (26th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 1.29 | 17 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.77 | 22 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.43 | 13 |
| Clearances | 16 | 1.38 | 40 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 31 | 2.67 | 2 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.26 | 98 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Nayel Mehssatou makes 15 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 17th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.20 | 46 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.17 | 42 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.17 | 79 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 63 |
| Foul involvements | 36 | 3.10 | 77 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nayel Mehssatou has committed 14 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left central midfielder (4 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (3) and left defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 35 | 2,785 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 68 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification South America | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 32 | 2,469 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 55 | 6.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 27 | 1,855 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 55 | 6.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 5 | 450 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6.87 |
About Nayel Mehssatou
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Nayel Mehssatou has scored 1 assist across 29 appearances (10 starts), totalling 1046 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Nayel Mehssatou has attempted 10 shots with 5 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nayel Mehssatou has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 26 attempts (23% success rate). Nayel Mehssatou has contributed 8 key passes and 22 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nayel Mehssatou has registered 15 tackles (9 won), 5 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 342 from 425 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Nayel Mehssatou has won 48 of 107 total duels.
Discipline
Nayel Mehssatou has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 22.
About Nayel Mehssatou
Nayel Mehssatou is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for KV Kortrijk in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Nayel Mehssatou is right-footed. Born on 11 April 2002.
Most recent appearance
Nayel Mehssatou's most recent match was away at Westerlo on February 3rd. KV Kortrijk won 1-2. Nayel Mehssatou played 12 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Nayel Mehssatou and KV Kortrijk are next in action on February 25th against Club Brugge in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Club Brugge vs KV Kortrijk match preview.
Teammates at KV Kortrijk
Nayel Mehssatou currently plays alongside Patrik Sigurdur Gunnarsson, Mohamed Fofana, Thierry Ambrose, Bryan Adinany, Ebbe De Vlaeminck, Liam De Smet, Nayel Mehssatou, Fuhna Nsolo, Gilles Dewaele, Lenn De Smet, Ken Masui, Lennard Hens, Csanád Vilmos Dénes, Brecht Dejaegere, Goduine Koyalipou, Gilles Ruyssen, Rudy Kohon, Ilian Temperman, Suf Podgoreanu, Marko Ilić, Boris Lambert, Matthew Anderson, Nzubechi Sixtus Ogbuehi, James Ndjeungoue, Jellert Van Landschoot and Harrison Murray-Campbell at KV Kortrijk.