Zakaria El Ouahdi
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Zakaria El Ouahdi 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Zakaria El Ouahdi has appeared in 34 Pro League matches this season, totalling 2,997 minutes at an average rating of 7.19. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 34 | 2,997 | 8 | 4 | 49 | 43 | 7.19 |
 Europa League | 10 | 930 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 24 | 7.57 |
| Total | 44 | 3,927 | 12 | 5 | 63 | 67 | 7.28 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 0.20 | 95 |
| Goal involvements | 12 | 0.36 | 97 |
| Shots | 70 | 2.10 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 24 | 0.70 | 97 |
| Shot accuracy | 34.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 74 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.12 | 82 |
| Shots off target | 25 | 0.75 | 96 |
| Shots blocked | 22 | 0.66 | 97 |
| Hit woodwork | 4 | 0.12 | 95 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.10 | 71 |
| Key passes | 49 | 1.50 | 89 |
| Chances created | 40 | 1.20 | 89 |
| Big chances created | 8 | 0.24 | 83 |
Zakaria El Ouahdi has taken 70 shots with 24 on target (34% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 43 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Zakaria El Ouahdi has 4 assists and 49 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 75 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 71st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1442 | 43.30 | 53 |
| Accurate passes | 1243 | 37.30 | 58 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Long balls won | 67 | 2.01 | 40 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 14 | 0.42 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 267 | 8.02 | 85 |
| Passes (final third) | 196 | 5.89 | 54 |
Zakaria El Ouahdi has completed 1243 of 1442 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 14 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 36 | 1.08 | 84 |
| Dribble attempts | 66 | 1.98 | 84 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 55 |
| Duels won | 142 | 4.26 | 30 |
| Aerials won | 27 | 0.81 | 19 |
| Touches | 2286 | 68.60 | 65 |
| Possession lost | 381 | 11.44 | 44 |
| Dribbled past | 37 | 1.11 | 91 |
| Fouls won | 38 | 1.14 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 22 | 0.66 | 72 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 0.57 | 80 |
Zakaria El Ouahdi completes 36 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 142 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 1.29 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 24 | 0.72 | 14 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 0.78 | 18 |
| Clearances | 96 | 2.88 | 33 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 161 | 4.83 | 82 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.06 | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Zakaria El Ouahdi makes 43 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 96 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 0.63 | 15 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.12 | 33 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 5.25 | n/a | 59 |
| Foul involvements | 59 | 1.77 | 53 |
| 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 |
Zakaria El Ouahdi has committed 21 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.3 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right back (28 appearances), also at right wing back (3) and left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Zakaria El Ouahdi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.49 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 36 | 3,099 | 6 | 2 | 35 | 69 | 7.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 29 | 2,397 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 66 | 7.04 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 25 | 1,977 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Zakaria El Ouahdi
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Zakaria El Ouahdi has scored 8 goals and 4 assists across 34 appearances (34 starts), totalling 2997 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Zakaria El Ouahdi has attempted 70 shots with 24 on target, a 34% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zakaria El Ouahdi has created 40 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 36 successful dribbles from 66 attempts (55% success rate). Zakaria El Ouahdi has contributed 49 key passes and 83 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zakaria El Ouahdi has registered 43 tackles (24 won), 26 interceptions, and 96 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1243 from 1442 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Zakaria El Ouahdi has won 142 of 289 total duels.
Discipline
Zakaria El Ouahdi has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 38.
About Zakaria El Ouahdi
Zakaria El Ouahdi is a 24-year-old defender playing for Genk in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Zakaria El Ouahdi is right-footed and wears the number 77 shirt. Born on 31 December 2001.
Most recent appearance
Zakaria El Ouahdi's most recent match was away at France on November 23rd. Genk lost 2-0. Zakaria El Ouahdi played 16 minutes with a match rating of 6.42.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Zakaria El Ouahdi and Genk are next in action on February 1st against Zulte-Waregem in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Zulte-Waregem vs Genk match preview.
Teammates at Genk
Zakaria El Ouahdi currently plays alongside Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, Joris Kayembe, Jarne Steuckers, Yira Sor, Junya Ito, August De Wannemacker, Ken Nkuba, Emile Doucouré, Mujaid Sadick, Christian Akpan, Ibrahima Bangoura, Lucca Brughmans, Ayumu Yokoyama, Nikolas Sattlberger, Matte Smets, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Hendrik Van Crombrugge, Tobias Lawal, Aaron Bibout, Yaimar Medina, Konstantinos Karetsas, Daan Heymans, Josué Kongolo, Robin Mirisola, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Bryan Heynen and Adrián Palacios at Genk.