Emmanuel John
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Emmanuel John 2025/2026 season stats
As a central midfielder, Emmanuel John has appeared in 23 First League matches this season, totalling 646 minutes at an average rating of 5.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.70 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 15 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.14 | 11 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.42 | 66 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.40 | 21 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.14 | 92 |
Emmanuel John has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 129 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 22nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Emmanuel John has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 244 | 34.00 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 193 | 26.90 | 41 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 1.39 | 49 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.28 | 41 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Emmanuel John has completed 193 of 244 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.70 | 37 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.98 | 39 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 41 |
| Duels won | 40 | 5.57 | 53 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 1.95 | 96 |
| Touches | 358 | 49.90 | 33 |
| Possession lost | 97 | 13.51 | 85 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.70 | 21 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 1.39 | 89 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Emmanuel John completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 40 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.42 | 71 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 3.07 | 100 |
| Clearances | 25 | 3.48 | 98 |
| 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 | 5 | 0.70 | 94 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Emmanuel John makes 3 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 215 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 71st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.25 | 45 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.28 | 63 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 39 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 1.95 | 27 |
| 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 |
Emmanuel John has committed 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly central midfielder (2 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (1) and right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Emmanuel John previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 3 | 188 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.80 |
About Emmanuel John
First League 2025/2026 season
This season in the First League, Emmanuel John has featured across 23 appearances (4 starts), totalling 646 minutes. Emmanuel John has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Emmanuel John has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Emmanuel John has contributed 3 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Emmanuel John has registered 3 tackles (0 won), 22 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 193 from 244 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Emmanuel John has won 40 of 117 total duels.
Discipline
Emmanuel John has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 5.
About Emmanuel John
Emmanuel John is a 20-year-old midfielder playing for Botev Plovdiv in the First League, representing Nigeria. Emmanuel John is right-footed. Born on 1 August 2005.
Most recent appearance
Emmanuel John's most recent match was away at Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 on November 28th. Botev Plovdiv won 3-0. Emmanuel John played 15 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.78.
Recent matches
- November 28th3-0 winvsLokomotiv Sofia 1929(15 mins, rating 6.78)
- February 16th0-2 winatMontana(10 mins, rating 6.45)
- September 9th1-0 lossatSeptemvri Sofia(89 mins, rating 6.65)
- August 16th2-1 winvsSlavia Sofia(44 mins, rating 6.86)
- May 1st1-1 drawvsDobrudzha 1919(17 mins, rating 6.49)
Next fixture
Emmanuel John and Botev Plovdiv are next in action on November 3rd against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 match preview.
Teammates at Botev Plovdiv
Emmanuel John currently plays alongside Nikola Iliev, Veliyan Vidolov, Simeon Petrov, Carlos Algarra, Pedro Igor, Asen Chandarov, Georgi Milanov, Emmanuel John, Dimitar Tonev, Samuel Kalu, Henrique Jocú, Bogdan Kostov, Ivaylo Videv, Chidera Michael, Todor Nedelev, Nikola Soldo, Hristiyan Slavkov, Gabriel Zlatanov, Lucas Araújo, Samuil Tsonov, Bryan Hein, Edson Martinho da Silva, Franklin Mascote, Daniel Naumov, Williams Chimezie Oluebube and Timothy Awany at Botev Plovdiv.