Benson Sakala
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Benson Sakala 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Benson Sakala has appeared in 23 Chance Liga matches this season, totalling 1,862 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. 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 | 1 | 0.00 | 22 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 19 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.50 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 10 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 86 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.29 | 24 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.10 | 9 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.40 | 4 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.15 | 29 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
Benson Sakala has taken 10 shots with 2 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 186 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 9th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Benson Sakala has 0 assists and 9 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 621 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 640 | 30.90 | 44 |
| Accurate passes | 467 | 22.60 | 41 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 47 | 2.27 | 79 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.10 | 10 |
| Backward passes | 75 | 3.63 | 7 |
| Passes (final third) | 133 | 6.43 | 77 |
Benson Sakala has completed 467 of 640 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 44th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.19 | 10 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.34 | 5 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 79 |
| Duels won | 104 | 5.03 | 60 |
| Aerials won | 39 | 1.89 | 89 |
| Touches | 927 | 44.80 | 35 |
| Possession lost | 217 | 10.49 | 22 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.77 | 57 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 1.21 | 42 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.19 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Benson Sakala completes 4 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 104 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 38 | 1.84 | 69 |
| Tackles won | 29 | 1.40 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 28 | 1.35 | 83 |
| Clearances | 52 | 2.51 | 89 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 62 | 3.00 | 18 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Benson Sakala makes 38 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 52 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 1.16 | 38 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.15 | 44 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 49 | 2.37 | 37 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Benson Sakala has committed 24 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
Chance LigaMainly right defensive midfielder (12 appearances), also at right central midfielder (6) and left defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 | 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Chance Liga, Benson Sakala has scored 1 goal across 23 appearances (23 starts), totalling 1862 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Benson Sakala has attempted 10 shots with 2 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Benson Sakala has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (57% success rate). Benson Sakala has contributed 9 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Benson Sakala has registered 38 tackles (29 won), 28 interceptions, and 52 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 467 from 640 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Benson Sakala has won 104 of 184 total duels.
Discipline
Benson Sakala has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 25.
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 4th. Bohemians 1905 won 2-1. Benson Sakala played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.78.
Recent matches
- June 4th2-1 winvsZlín(90 mins, rating 6.78)
- October 8th2-0 lossatHradec Králové(90 mins, rating 7.02)
- September 2nd2-0 lossatViktoria Plzeň(81 mins, rating 7.02)
- September 17th0-0 drawvsSlovan Liberec(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- September 7th1-0 lossatSigma Olomouc(90 mins, rating 6.55)
Next fixture
Benson Sakala and Bohemians 1905 are next in action on February 18th against Teplice in the Chance Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Teplice vs Bohemians 1905 match preview.
Teammates at Bohemians 1905
Benson Sakala currently plays alongside Denis Vala, Vojtech Smrz, Jakub Siman, Ladislav Almasi, David Heidenreich, Jakub Tichy, Michal Reichl, Ladislav Krobot, Jan Matousek, Benson Sakala, Simon Cerny, Petr Mirvald, Milan Havel, Mathews Banda, Jan Vondra, Vladimir Zeman, Tomas Frühwald, Peter Kareem, Jan Kovarik, Matej Kadlec, Dominik Plestil, David Lischka, Ales Cermak, Oliver Mikuda and Vaclav Pilar at Bohemians 1905.