Kanu stats
Brazil
Match-by-match stats
Kanu
BahiaDefender
Kanu vs Flamengo
8 games played, 2 more on the benchKanu's next match is tomorrow at 22:30 against Flamengo. See how Kanu did in earlier matches against Flamengo.
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BAHvFLA
Tomorrow 22:30Sun 22:30Before the next match
Bahia v Flamengo, TomorrowWhat Flamengo allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Flamengo in their last 20 matches; league average from the Serie A.
Best odds on Kanu
Odds OutliersKanu 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Kanu has appeared in 6 Serie A matches this season, totalling 508 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A defenders.
Attacking stats
Kanu has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 508 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 9th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kanu has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Kanu has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Kanu has completed 375 of 392 passes at 96% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Kanu completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 13 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (30th percentile).
Defending stats
Kanu makes 5 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 22 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 102 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 13th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Kanu has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left center back (5 appearances), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Bahia squad
Ademir
31 yrs#7
A. Veliz
23 yrs#9
W. José34 yrs#12
M. Araújo
30 yrs#15
E. Pulga26 yrs#16
M. Sanabria22 yrs#23
Everaldo35 yrs#27
R. Pablo18 yrs#52K. Furquim17 yrs#57Dell18 yrs#89
C. Olivera24 yrs#99
N. Acevedo27 yrs#5
J. Lucas28 yrs#6
C. Alexandre27 yrs#8
E. Ribeiro37 yrs#10
R. Nestor26 yrs#11
Erick28 yrs#14
L. López21 yrs#18
D. Martins Almeida de Lira19 yrs#63
R. Gabriel19 yrs#80
25 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 8 | 516 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5.97 |
 Copa Libertadores | 6 | 496 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.24 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 30 | 2,700 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 6.94 |
 Copa do Brasil | 7 | 660 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5.22 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 33 | 2,912 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 35 | 6.95 |
| Copa do Brasil | 5 | 510 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5.53 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 19 | 1,447 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 6.98 |
| Copa do Brasil | 4 | 316 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5.79 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 34 | 3,040 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 7.04 |
About Kanu
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Kanu has featured across 6 appearances (6 starts), totalling 508 minutes. Kanu has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.08 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kanu has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kanu has registered 5 tackles (3 won), 4 interceptions, and 22 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 375 from 392 pass attempts, a 96% pass accuracy rate. Kanu has won 13 of 30 total duels.
Discipline
Kanu has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 2.
About Kanu
Most recent appearance
Kanu's most recent match was away at Palmeiras on July 23rd. Bahia lost 1-0. Kanu played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.15.
Recent matches
- July 18th1-0 winvsMirassol(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 23rd1-0 lossatPalmeiras(90 mins, rating 7.15)
- January 18th2-1 lossatAthletico PR(90 mins, rating 6.32)
- September 5th2-1 winvsRemo(90 mins, rating 6.96)
- July 31st2-3 winatBragantino(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Kanu and Bahia are next in action on August 6th against Flamengo in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bahia vs Flamengo match preview.
Teammates at Bahia
Kanu currently plays alongside Caio Alexandre, Fredi Gomes, Kauê Furquim, David Martins Almeida de Lira, Everton Ribeiro, Ruan Pablo, Willian José, Ademir, Rodrigo Nestor, Guido Herrera, Román Gómez, Zé Guilherme, David Duarte, Ronaldo, Marcos Victor, Luciano Juba, Erick, Marco Moreno, Everaldo, Mateo Sanabria, Luiz Gustavo, Alejo Veliz, Victor, Jean Lucas, Kanu, Léo Vieira, Roger Gabriel, Erick Pulga, Lautaro López, Dell, Nicolás Acevedo, Michel Araújo and Cristian Olivera at Bahia.