Maksim Kireev
Belarus
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Maksim Kireev 2025/2026 season stats
As a right striker, Maksim Kireev has appeared in 13 Pro League matches this season, totalling 296 minutes at an average rating of 5.59. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shots | 6 | 1.80 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 5 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.30 | 5 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.91 | 79 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.90 | 31 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.91 | 53 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.30 | 73 |
Maksim Kireev has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 49 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Maksim Kireev has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 99 minutes. Maksim Kireev has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 122 | 37.10 | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 98 | 29.80 | 89 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.91 | 71 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 1.22 | 89 |
| Backward passes | 12 | 3.65 | 13 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 6.39 | 98 |
Maksim Kireev has completed 98 of 122 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 2.74 | 98 |
| Dribble attempts | 22 | 6.69 | 98 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 37 |
| Duels won | 26 | 7.91 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.30 | 10 |
| Touches | 221 | 67.20 | 97 |
| Possession lost | 66 | 20.07 | 94 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.91 | 88 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 2.74 | 94 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 2.43 | 93 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 3.34 | 99 |
Maksim Kireev completes 9 dribbles at a 41% success rate and wins 26 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (10th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 2.13 | 92 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.82 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.52 | 98 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.30 | 8 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 23 | 6.99 | 98 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Maksim Kireev makes 7 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 2.43 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.30 | 85 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 5.17 | 98 |
| 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 |
Maksim Kireev has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right striker (2 appearances), also at right attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Maksim Kireev previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 16 | 1,273 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 39 | 7.44 |
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 3 | 217 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 22 | 680 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 5.92 |
About Maksim Kireev
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Maksim Kireev has featured across 13 appearances (3 starts), totalling 296 minutes. Maksim Kireev has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.32 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Maksim Kireev has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 22 attempts (41% success rate). Maksim Kireev has contributed 3 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Maksim Kireev has registered 7 tackles (6 won), 5 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 98 from 122 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Maksim Kireev has won 26 of 61 total duels.
Discipline
Maksim Kireev has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 9.
About Maksim Kireev
Maksim Kireev is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Mechelen in the Pro League, representing Belarus. Maksim Kireev is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 9 July 2004.
Most recent appearance
Maksim Kireev's most recent match was away at Sporting Charleroi on December 9th. Mechelen lost 2-0. Maksim Kireev played 14 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.25.
Recent matches
- November 5th2-2 drawatLa Louvière(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 9th2-0 lossatSporting Charleroi(14 mins, rating 6.25)
- July 15th3-3 drawvsStandard Liège(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 20th2-0 lossatGent(13 mins, rating 6.41)
- May 11th2-2 drawvsBurkina Faso(0 mins)
Next fixture
Maksim Kireev and Mechelen are next in action on February 20th against OH Leuven in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the OH Leuven vs Mechelen match preview.
Teammates at Mechelen
Maksim Kireev currently plays alongside Tijn Van Ingelgom, Cedric Van Meirvenne, Benito Raman, Gora Diouf, Kobe Corbanie, Bouke Boersma, Simion Michez, Dennis Praet, Fredrik Hammar, Axel Willockx, José Marsà, Bilal Bafdili, Ryan Teague, Ian Struyf, Amine Ouahabi, Luc Marijnissen, Dikeni Salifou, Nacho Miras, Thérence Koudou, Ortwin De Wolf, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Halil Özdemir, Myron van Brederode, Massimo Decoene, Tommy St. Jago, Leo Hjelde, Maksim Kireev, Keano Vanrafelghem, Bill Antonio, Marco Decherf and Adeshina Ayodele at Mechelen.