Elie Mbavu
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Match-by-match stats
Elie Mbavu 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Elie Mbavu has appeared in 23 Challenger Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,848 minutes at an average rating of 6.54. 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 | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 36 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.20 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 57 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.15 | 31 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 31 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.40 | 40 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.19 | 39 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 63 |
Elie Mbavu has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 370 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 13th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Elie Mbavu has 1 assist and 9 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 462 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1162 | 56.60 | 79 |
| Accurate passes | 1050 | 51.10 | 81 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Long balls won | 73 | 3.56 | 76 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 92 | 4.48 | 45 |
| Passes (final third) | 81 | 3.94 | 30 |
Elie Mbavu has completed 1050 of 1162 passes at 90% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.24 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.58 | 41 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 31 |
| Duels won | 55 | 2.68 | 6 |
| Aerials won | 28 | 1.36 | 45 |
| Touches | 1402 | 68.30 | 59 |
| Possession lost | 139 | 6.77 | 7 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.19 | 14 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.49 | 23 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.24 | 33 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Elie Mbavu completes 5 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 55 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 0.68 | 3 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.63 | 21 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 0.63 | 6 |
| Clearances | 115 | 5.60 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 55 | 2.68 | 24 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.10 | 87 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Elie Mbavu makes 14 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 115 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 132 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 0.68 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.05 | 10 |
| Red cards | 2 | 0.10 | 96 |
| Fouls per card | 4.67 | n/a | 38 |
| Foul involvements | 24 | 1.17 | 10 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Elie Mbavu has committed 14 fouls and received 1 yellow card with 2 red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.7 fouls.
Positions played
Challenger Pro LeagueMainly left center back (15 appearances), also at right center back (6) and center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 4 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Challenger Pro League | 4 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.82 |
About Elie Mbavu
Challenger Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Challenger Pro League, Elie Mbavu has scored 1 assist across 23 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1848 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Elie Mbavu has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Elie Mbavu has created 4 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (42% success rate). Elie Mbavu has contributed 9 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Elie Mbavu has registered 14 tackles (13 won), 13 interceptions, and 115 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1050 from 1162 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Elie Mbavu has won 55 of 107 total duels.
Discipline
Elie Mbavu has received 1 yellow card and 2 red cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 10.
About Elie Mbavu
Elie Mbavu is a 16-year-old defender playing for Jong KRC Genk U23 in the Challenger Pro League, representing Belgium. Elie Mbavu is -footed and wears the number 73 shirt. Born on 20 October 2009.
Most recent appearance
Elie Mbavu's most recent match was away at Jong Gent on June 4th. Jong KRC Genk U23 drew 1-1. Elie Mbavu played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- June 4th1-1 drawvsJong Gent(90 mins, rating 6.82)
- December 30th2-2 drawatRoyal Francs Borains(16 mins, 1 red card, rating 3)
- February 3rd2-2 drawvsKSC Lokeren(90 mins, rating 7.2)
- June 12th2-2 drawatRFC Seraing(90 mins, rating 7.02)
- June 30th0-0 drawvsClub NXT U23(90 mins, rating 6.84)
Teammates at Jong KRC Genk U23
Elie Mbavu currently plays alongside Yumeki Yoshinaga, Emmanuel Sarfo, Daan Van Laere, Ali Camara, Eddien Lazar Saif, V. Beniangba, Jelle Driessen, Vic Debusschere, Alfred Caicedo, Djoully Nzoko, Jonathan Coenen, Zion Angosé Henry, Myung-jun Kim, Elie Mbavu, Alpha Amadou Barry, Precious Susses Ogbeiwi, Kayden Pierre, Manu Mocsnik, Wout Kapers, Loïc Alvarez Fernandez, Brad Manguelle and Kenan Haroun at Jong KRC Genk U23.