Benson Sakala
Zambia
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Benson Sakala 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Benson Sakala has appeared in 3 Chance Liga matches this season, totalling 270 minutes at an average rating of 6.72. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Chance Liga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots | 3 | 1.00 | 29 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.67 | 50 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.33 | 38 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 15 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 27 |
Benson Sakala has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Benson Sakala has 0 assists and 1 key passes . Benson Sakala has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 73 | 24.30 | 16 |
| Accurate passes | 53 | 17.70 | 11 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.67 | 9 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.33 | 44 |
| Backward passes | 11 | 3.67 | 6 |
| Passes (final third) | 10 | 3.33 | 18 |
Benson Sakala has completed 53 of 73 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.33 | 10 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 15 | 5.00 | 60 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 1.33 | 74 |
| Touches | 111 | 37.00 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 25 | 8.33 | 11 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 1.67 | 94 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.67 | 23 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.33 | 21 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1.33 | 39 |
Benson Sakala completes 0 dribbles and wins 15 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 3.00 | 89 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 2.00 | 91 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.67 | 39 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.67 | 77 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 2.00 | 9 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Benson Sakala makes 9 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.33 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 22 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 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 |
Benson Sakala has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Chance LigaMainly right central midfielder (2 appearances), also at central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Benson Sakala previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5.31 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.87 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chance Liga | 23 | 1,862 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 38 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Liga | 16 | 760 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 5.91 |
 Europa Conference League | 9 | 402 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 3 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.35 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Liga | 29 | 2,261 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 52 | 6.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 213 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.97 |
About Benson Sakala
Chance Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Chance Liga, Benson Sakala has featured across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 270 minutes. Benson Sakala has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.09 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Benson Sakala has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Benson Sakala has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Benson Sakala has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 2 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 53 from 73 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Benson Sakala has won 15 of 25 total duels.
Discipline
Benson Sakala has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 2.
About Benson Sakala
Benson Sakala is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Bohemians 1905 in the Chance Liga, representing Zambia. Benson Sakala is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 12 September 1996.
Most recent appearance
Benson Sakala's most recent match was away at Zlín on June 18th. Bohemians 1905 won 0-2. Benson Sakala played 90 minutes, registering 5 tackles with a match rating of 6.89.
Recent matches
- February 20th2-2 drawatSlavia Praha(0 mins)
- June 18th0-2 winatZlín(90 mins, rating 6.89)
- February 3rd0-0 drawvsHradec Králové(90 mins, rating 6.61)
- February 18th3-1 lossatTeplice(90 mins, rating 6.66)
- June 4th2-1 winvsZlín(90 mins, rating 6.78)
Next fixture
Benson Sakala and Bohemians 1905 are next in action on November 23rd against Sigma Olomouc in the Chance Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sigma Olomouc vs Bohemians 1905 match preview.
Teammates at Bohemians 1905
Benson Sakala currently plays alongside Dominik Javorcek, Dominik Plestil, Michal Reichl, Ladislav Almasi, Peter Kareem, Mohamed Yasser, Mathews Banda, David Heidenreich, Tomas Frühwald, Denis Vala, Ales Cermak, Ladislav Krobot, Samuel Obinaya, Vladimir Zeman, Jan Matousek, Matej Kadlec, Vaclav Pilar, Roman Kvet, Oliver Mikuda, Benson Sakala, Vojtech Smrz, Jakub Siman, Jan Kovarik, Jakub Tichy, Petr Mirvald, David Lischka, Jan Vondra, Milan Havel and Simon Cerny at Bohemians 1905.