Bilal Bafdili
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Bilal Bafdili 2025/2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Bilal Bafdili has appeared in 19 Pro League matches this season, totalling 868 minutes at an average rating of 5.99. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.41 | 85 |
| Shots | 11 | 1.10 | 42 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.40 | 48 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 53 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.21 | 80 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.41 | 39 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.31 | 44 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.10 | 90 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.30 | 95 |
| Key passes | 16 | 1.70 | 79 |
| Chances created | 12 | 1.24 | 74 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.41 | 87 |
Bilal Bafdili has taken 11 shots with 4 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 79 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 42nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Bilal Bafdili has 3 assists and 16 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 72 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 286 | 29.70 | 17 |
| Accurate passes | 223 | 23.10 | 19 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 1.14 | 20 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.10 | 99 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 1.04 | 80 |
| Backward passes | 67 | 6.95 | 43 |
| Passes (final third) | 38 | 3.94 | 23 |
Bilal Bafdili has completed 223 of 286 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 17th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 1.04 | 83 |
| Dribble attempts | 27 | 2.80 | 88 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 19 |
| Duels won | 37 | 3.84 | 28 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.83 | 46 |
| Touches | 471 | 48.80 | 19 |
| Possession lost | 149 | 15.45 | 82 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.83 | 53 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 1.35 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 17 | 1.76 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.52 | 52 |
Bilal Bafdili completes 10 dribbles at a 37% success rate and wins 37 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 0.83 | 5 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.41 | 3 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.73 | 34 |
| Clearances | 14 | 1.45 | 45 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 60 | 6.22 | 84 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Bilal Bafdili makes 8 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 109 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 5th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 1.24 | 48 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.21 | 51 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 50 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 2.59 | 56 |
| 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 |
Bilal Bafdili has committed 12 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly attacking midfielder (7 appearances), also at right winger (2) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Bilal Bafdili previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 32 | 1,026 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 19 | 6.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 19 | 422 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 5.36 |
About Bilal Bafdili
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Bilal Bafdili has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 19 appearances (11 starts), totalling 868 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Bilal Bafdili has attempted 11 shots with 4 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Bilal Bafdili has created 12 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 27 attempts (37% success rate). Bilal Bafdili has contributed 16 key passes and 31 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Bilal Bafdili has registered 8 tackles (4 won), 7 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 223 from 286 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Bilal Bafdili has won 37 of 106 total duels.
Discipline
Bilal Bafdili has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 13.
About Bilal Bafdili
Bilal Bafdili is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Mechelen in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Bilal Bafdili is right-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 3 August 2004.
Most recent appearance
Bilal Bafdili's most recent match was away at Sint-Truiden on August 10th. Mechelen lost 1-4. Bilal Bafdili played 4 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- July 21st3-0 lossatSint-Truiden(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 26th2-2 drawvsClub Brugge(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 26th2-2 drawatAnderlecht(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 23rd3-0 lossatUnion Saint-Gilloise(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 28th1-0 winvsGent(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Bilal Bafdili and Mechelen are next in action on October 20th against Gent in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gent vs Mechelen match preview.
Teammates at Mechelen
Bilal Bafdili currently plays alongside Lovro Golic, Thérence Koudou, Maksim Kireev, Ian Struyf, Bill Antonio, Ortwin De Wolf, Halil Özdemir, Damir Milanovic, Axel Willockx, Redouane Halhal, Noah Makanza, Keano Vanrafelghem, Cedric Van Meirvenne, Mauro Lenaerts, Myron van Brederode, Fredrik Hammar, Tijn Van Ingelgom, M. Decoene, Kobe Corbanie, Dikeni Salifou, Bilal Bafdili, Tommy St. Jago, Dennis Praet, José Marsà, Nacho Miras, Bouke Boersma, Moncef Zekri, Gora Diouf and Ryan Teague at Mechelen.