Josué Kongolo
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Josué Kongolo 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Josué Kongolo has appeared in 16 Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,168 minutes at an average rating of 6.43. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 16 | 1,168 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 6.43 |
 Europa League | 4 | 301 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.47 |
 Challenger Pro League | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.28 |
| Total | 23 | 1,739 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 33 | 6.55 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.30 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.23 | 35 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.08 | 27 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.20 | 19 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.15 | 21 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
Josué Kongolo has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 292 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 14th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Josué Kongolo has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 584 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 681 | 52.50 | 78 |
| Accurate passes | 624 | 48.10 | 84 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Long balls won | 33 | 2.54 | 55 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.15 | 44 |
| Backward passes | 76 | 5.86 | 60 |
| Passes (final third) | 45 | 3.47 | 13 |
Josué Kongolo has completed 624 of 681 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 78th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.77 | 76 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 1.08 | 62 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 66 | 5.09 | 58 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 1.00 | 24 |
| Touches | 888 | 68.40 | 64 |
| Possession lost | 84 | 6.47 | 6 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.46 | 33 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 1.23 | 81 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.39 | 51 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.08 | 15 |
Josué Kongolo completes 10 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 66 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 27 | 2.08 | 65 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.08 | 48 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.08 | 38 |
| Clearances | 52 | 4.01 | 49 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 52 | 4.01 | 59 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.15 | 94 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Josué Kongolo makes 27 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 52 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 65th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 1.00 | 51 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.31 | 85 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 3.25 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 29 | 2.23 | 71 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Josué Kongolo has committed 13 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left center back (6 appearances), also at right center back (4) and right back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Josué Kongolo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 9 | 758 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 7.08 |
| Pro League | 7 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 27 | 2,278 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 43 | 6.87 |
| Pro League | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 3 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2.04 |
| Challenger Pro League | 1 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Josué Kongolo
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Josué Kongolo has featured across 16 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1168 minutes. Josué Kongolo has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josué Kongolo has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (71% success rate). Josué Kongolo has contributed 3 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josué Kongolo has registered 27 tackles (14 won), 14 interceptions, and 52 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 624 from 681 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Josué Kongolo has won 66 of 117 total duels.
Discipline
Josué Kongolo has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 16.
About Josué Kongolo
Josué Kongolo is a 20-year-old defender playing for Genk in the Pro League, representing Belgium. Josué Kongolo is right-footed and wears the number 44 shirt. Born on 13 April 2006.
Most recent appearance
Josué Kongolo's most recent match was away at Gent on September 20th. Genk drew 1-1. Josué Kongolo played 118 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- September 20th1-1 drawatGent(118 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.95)
- January 27th0-2 winatOH Leuven(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.92)
- February 3rd0-0 drawvsAntwerp(90 mins, rating 7.64)
- August 16th0-0 drawatStandard Liège(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.26)
- April 23rd3-0 winvsWesterlo(90 mins, rating 7.13)
Next fixture
Josué Kongolo and Genk are next in action on February 1st against Zulte-Waregem in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Zulte-Waregem vs Genk match preview.
Teammates at Genk
Josué Kongolo currently plays alongside Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, Joris Kayembe, Jarne Steuckers, Yira Sor, Junya Ito, August De Wannemacker, Ken Nkuba, Emile Doucouré, Mujaid Sadick, Christian Akpan, Ibrahima Bangoura, Lucca Brughmans, Ayumu Yokoyama, Nikolas Sattlberger, Matte Smets, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Hendrik Van Crombrugge, Tobias Lawal, Aaron Bibout, Yaimar Medina, Konstantinos Karetsas, Daan Heymans, Josué Kongolo, Robin Mirisola, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Bryan Heynen and Adrián Palacios at Genk.