Joseph Okopu
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Joseph Okopu 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Joseph Okopu has appeared in 32 Pro League matches this season, totalling 2,383 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 10 | 0.40 | 78 |
| Goal involvements | 17 | 0.64 | 89 |
| Shots | 67 | 2.50 | 56 |
| Shots on target | 23 | 0.90 | 54 |
| Shot accuracy | 34.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.43 | n/a | 82 |
| Big chances missed | 11 | 0.42 | 64 |
| Shots off target | 18 | 0.68 | 34 |
| Shots blocked | 26 | 0.98 | 85 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 42 |
| Assists | 7 | 0.30 | 93 |
| Key passes | 45 | 1.70 | 82 |
| Chances created | 32 | 1.21 | 75 |
| Big chances created | 9 | 0.34 | 81 |
Joseph Okopu has taken 67 shots with 23 on target (34% accuracy), scoring 10 goals. That is a shot roughly every 36 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Joseph Okopu has 7 assists and 45 key passes , creating 9 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 74 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 581 | 21.90 | 54 |
| Accurate passes | 458 | 17.30 | 61 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 0.68 | 57 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.23 | 53 |
| Backward passes | 185 | 6.99 | 72 |
| Passes (final third) | 60 | 2.27 | 50 |
Joseph Okopu has completed 458 of 581 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 54th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 36 | 1.36 | 68 |
| Dribble attempts | 77 | 2.91 | 68 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 60 |
| Duels won | 84 | 3.17 | 6 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.26 | 7 |
| Touches | 1043 | 39.40 | 49 |
| Possession lost | 322 | 12.16 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 17 | 0.64 | 65 |
| Fouls won | 27 | 1.02 | 22 |
| Dispossessed | 47 | 1.78 | 60 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 0.83 | 41 |
Joseph Okopu completes 36 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 84 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (7th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 0.68 | 20 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.34 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 0.49 | 70 |
| Clearances | 17 | 0.64 | 35 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 97 | 3.66 | 65 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Joseph Okopu makes 18 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 132 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 20th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 39 | 1.47 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.08 | 29 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 8 | 0.30 | 35 |
| Fouls per card | 19.50 | n/a | 95 |
| Foul involvements | 66 | 2.49 | 40 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Joseph Okopu has committed 39 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 19.5 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left winger (11 appearances), also at left striker (9) and left midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Joseph Okopu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 26 | 2,063 | 3 | 7 | 51 | 34 | 7.14 |
About Joseph Okopu
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Joseph Okopu has scored 10 goals and 7 assists across 32 appearances (29 starts), totalling 2383 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Joseph Okopu has attempted 67 shots with 23 on target, a 34% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joseph Okopu has created 32 chances including 9 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 36 successful dribbles from 77 attempts (47% success rate). Joseph Okopu has contributed 45 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joseph Okopu has registered 18 tackles (9 won), 13 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 458 from 581 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Joseph Okopu has won 84 of 244 total duels.
Discipline
Joseph Okopu has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 39 fouls and winning 27.
About Joseph Okopu
Joseph Okopu is a 20-year-old forward playing for Zulte-Waregem in the Pro League, representing Ghana. Joseph Okopu is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 8 August 2005.
Most recent appearance
Joseph Okopu's most recent match was away at Cercle Brugge on November 3rd. Zulte-Waregem won 2-3. Joseph Okopu played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 6 shots, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.37.
Recent matches
- March 15th2-1 winvsDender(0 mins)
- November 3rd2-3 winatCercle Brugge(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.37)
- December 23rd4-0 winvsLa Louvière(27 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.53)
- October 23rd0-2 winatLa Louvière(70 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.33)
- August 24th1-2 winatDender(73 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.12)
Next fixture
Joseph Okopu and Zulte-Waregem are next in action on February 1st against Genk 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 Zulte-Waregem
Joseph Okopu currently plays alongside Siebe Van Keymolen, Arnaud Dobbels, Dylan Demuynck, Anton Tanghe, Serxho Ujka, Wilguens Paugain, Yannick Cappelle, Thomas Claes, Dirk Asare, Louis Bostyn, Marley Ake, Brent Gabriel, Enrique Lofolomo, Hemsley Akpa-Chukwu, Nikola Mituljikić, Malick Mbaye, Joseph Okopu, Jevon Simons, Benoit De Jaegere, Jakob Kiilerich, Tobias Hedl, Anosike Ementa, Kadir Seven and Laurent Lemoine at Zulte-Waregem.