William Simba
Belgium
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. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). 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 . William Simba has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). 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 | 19 |
| 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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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. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
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 25 March 2001.
Most recent appearance
William Simba's most recent match was away at RSCA Futures U23 on May 26th. Excelsior Virton won 0-1. William Simba played 15 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.56.
Recent matches
- August 1st0-1 lossvsRoyal Francs Borains(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 26th0-1 winatRSCA Futures U23(15 mins, rating 6.56)
- December 21st3-0 winvsKoninklijke Lierse Sportkring(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 9th1-2 winatKSC Lokeren(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 18th1-2 winatSK Beveren(12 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
William Simba and Excelsior Virton are next in action on August 19th against Jong KRC Genk U23 in the Challenger Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Excelsior Virton vs Jong KRC Genk U23 match preview.
Teammates at Excelsior Virton
William Simba currently plays alongside Ihab Goudani, Abdelsamad Hachem, Célestin De Schrevel, Yanis Lentini, Yassine Ben Hamed, William Simba, Allan Tchaptchet, Teddy Mezague, Steeven Assengue, Hugo Lambotte, Jean-Claude Ntenda, Aliou Dembélé, Valentin Sanson, Antoine Valério, Adama Diop, Aladin Bizimana, Nicolas Closset, Tyrone Tormin, Luca Maiorano, Paul Wade, Ehsan Kari, Marks Inchaud, Maxime Guillaume and Gaëtan Arib at Excelsior Virton.