Cheick Thiam
Belgium
Match-by-match stats
C. Thiam
Sporting HasseltDefenderCheick Thiam 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Cheick Thiam has appeared in 6 Challenger Pro League matches this season, totalling 540 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Challenger Pro League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.30 | 26 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 54 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.17 | 45 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.20 | 30 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.17 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Cheick Thiam has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 270 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 26th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Cheick Thiam has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 540 minutes. Cheick Thiam has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 42nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 369 | 61.50 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 335 | 55.80 | 82 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 2.67 | 62 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.17 | 46 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cheick Thiam has completed 335 of 369 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.17 | 29 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Duels won | 15 | 2.50 | 14 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.67 | 23 |
| Touches | 438 | 73.00 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 42 | 7.00 | 19 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.33 | 11 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cheick Thiam completes 0 dribbles and wins 15 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (23rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 1.50 | 48 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.17 | 26 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.33 | 5 |
| Clearances | 25 | 4.17 | 53 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Cheick Thiam makes 9 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 48th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.00 | 44 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 1.33 | 26 |
| 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 |
Cheick Thiam has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Challenger Pro LeagueMainly right center back (6 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Cheick Thiam previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Cheick Thiam
Challenger Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Challenger Pro League, Cheick Thiam has featured across 6 appearances (6 starts), totalling 540 minutes. Cheick Thiam has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.08 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cheick Thiam has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Cheick Thiam has contributed 1 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cheick Thiam has registered 9 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 335 from 369 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Cheick Thiam has won 15 of 34 total duels.
Discipline
Cheick Thiam has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 2.
About Cheick Thiam
Cheick Thiam is a 23-year-old defender playing for Sporting Hasselt in the Challenger Pro League, representing Belgium. Cheick Thiam is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 27 September 2003.
Most recent appearance
Cheick Thiam's most recent match was away at K. Beerschot V.A. on May 5th. Sporting Hasselt lost 0-1. Cheick Thiam played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.62.
Recent matches
- May 5th0-1 lossvsK. Beerschot V.A.(90 mins, rating 6.62)
- March 5th1-2 winatRFC Seraing(90 mins, rating 6.83)
- June 20th3-0 lossatJong KRC Genk U23(90 mins, rating 6.61)
- July 26th0-2 lossvsJong Gent(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- October 15th0-1 winatRoyal Francs Borains(90 mins, rating 6.85)
Next fixture
Cheick Thiam and Sporting Hasselt are next in action on November 2nd against Excelsior Virton in the Challenger Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Excelsior Virton vs Sporting Hasselt match preview.
Teammates at Sporting Hasselt
Cheick Thiam currently plays alongside Geoffry Hairemans, Lucca Lucker, Loïc Masscho, Cheick Thiam, Joren Op De Beeck, E. Butera, Mathisse Dassen, Niels Verburgh, Robbe Haven, Nicolas Gerits, Wilson Da Costa, Jérémie Mugabo, Lucas Vankerkhoven, Alain Matoka, Jarno Jourquin, Lino Decresson, Ryan Sanusi, Japhet Muanza, Javan Ngoyi, Siebe Van Keymolen, Nicolas Orye, Mehdi Bounou, Tuur Dierckx, Livio Milts, Leonardo Cascio, Milo Roekaerts and Andres Labie at Sporting Hasselt.