William Simba
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Match-by-match stats
William Simba 2024/2025 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, William Simba has appeared in 18 Challenger Pro League matches this season, totalling 783 minutes at an average rating of 4.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Challenger Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 50 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.11 | 33 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.60 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 25 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 91 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.23 | 77 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.23 | 21 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.23 | 38 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.60 | 24 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 18 |
William Simba has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 157 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 17th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. William Simba has 0 assists and 5 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 211 | 24.30 | 20 |
| Accurate passes | 139 | 16.00 | 18 |
| Pass accuracy | 66.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.03 | 30 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.11 | 33 |
| Backward passes | 24 | 2.76 | 24 |
| Passes (final third) | 23 | 2.64 | 31 |
William Simba has completed 139 of 211 passes at 66% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 20th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.46 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.92 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 59 |
| Duels won | 81 | 9.31 | 93 |
| Aerials won | 44 | 5.06 | 98 |
| Touches | 332 | 38.20 | 9 |
| Possession lost | 76 | 8.74 | 40 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 1.26 | 84 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.80 | 19 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.46 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
William Simba completes 4 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 81 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 2.99 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 1.72 | 85 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 1.49 | 82 |
| Clearances | 13 | 1.49 | 63 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 31 | 3.56 | 58 |
| 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 | 45 |
William Simba makes 26 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 23 | 2.64 | 96 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.11 | 18 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.11 | 99 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Fouls per card | 11.50 | n/a | 91 |
| Foul involvements | 30 | 3.45 | 70 |
| 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 |
William Simba has committed 23 fouls and received 1 yellow card with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 11.5 fouls.
Positions played
Challenger Pro LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at left back (1) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Excelsior Virton squad
24 yrs
23 yrs
William Simba previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 25 | 1,057 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 6.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 14 | 1,017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About William Simba
Challenger Pro League 2024/2025 season
This season in the Challenger Pro League, William Simba has scored 1 goal across 18 appearances (7 starts), totalling 783 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. William Simba has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, William Simba has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (50% success rate). William Simba has contributed 5 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, William Simba has registered 26 tackles (15 won), 13 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 139 from 211 pass attempts, a 66% pass accuracy rate. William Simba has won 81 of 138 total duels.
Discipline
William Simba has received 1 yellow card and 1 red card this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 7.
About William Simba
William Simba is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Excelsior Virton in the Challenger Pro League, representing Belgium. William Simba is right-footed and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 26 March 2001.
Most recent appearance
William Simba's most recent match was away at SK Beveren on May 18th. Excelsior Virton won 1-2. William Simba played 12 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- June 9th1-2 winatKSC Lokeren(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 18th1-2 winatSK Beveren(12 mins, rating 0)
- April 22nd3-2 winvsSK Beveren(5 mins, rating 0)
- October 28th1-0 winvsKAS Eupen(90 mins, rating 6.97)
- August 29th1-0 lossatKoninklijke Lierse Sportkring(14 mins, rating 6.57)
Teammates at Excelsior Virton
William Simba currently plays alongside Gaëtan Arib, Maxime Guillaume, Marks Inchaud, Yassine Ben Hamed, Ehsan Kari, William Simba, Tyron Tormin, Teddy Mézague, Aladin Bizimana, Jean-Claude Ntenda, Alliou Dembele, Valentin Sanson and Antoine Valerio at Excelsior Virton.