Gaëtan Paquiez
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Gaëtan Paquiez 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Gaëtan Paquiez has appeared in 30 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 2,588 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.14 | 76 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.50 | 50 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.10 | 42 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 64 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.07 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.17 | 30 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.17 | 64 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.50 | 56 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.35 | 55 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Gaëtan Paquiez has taken 13 shots with 4 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 199 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 50th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Gaëtan Paquiez has 3 assists and 14 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 259 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1132 | 39.40 | 37 |
| Accurate passes | 924 | 32.10 | 38 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Long balls won | 86 | 2.99 | 70 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.10 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 103 | 3.58 | 33 |
| Passes (final third) | 213 | 7.41 | 71 |
Gaëtan Paquiez has completed 924 of 1132 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.24 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 0.52 | 34 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 39 |
| Duels won | 125 | 4.35 | 44 |
| Aerials won | 31 | 1.08 | 32 |
| Touches | 1704 | 59.30 | 35 |
| Possession lost | 297 | 10.33 | 36 |
| Dribbled past | 25 | 0.87 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 29 | 1.01 | 51 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.31 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gaëtan Paquiez completes 7 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 125 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 61 | 2.12 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 36 | 1.25 | 67 |
| Interceptions | 42 | 1.46 | 80 |
| Clearances | 106 | 3.69 | 51 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 106 | 3.69 | 45 |
| 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 | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Gaëtan Paquiez makes 61 tackles and 42 interceptions , adding 106 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 53 | 1.84 | 92 |
| Yellow cards | 9 | 0.31 | 84 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 5.89 | n/a | 58 |
| Foul involvements | 82 | 2.85 | 83 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Gaëtan Paquiez has committed 53 fouls and received 9 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.9 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly right center back (16 appearances), also at right back (12) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Gaëtan Paquiez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 28 | 2,308 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 59 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 29 | 2,446 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 59 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 22 | 1,313 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 6.41 |
 Coupe de France | 3 | 191 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 30 | 1,750 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 48 | 6.33 |
About Gaëtan Paquiez
Ligue 2 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Gaëtan Paquiez has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 30 appearances (29 starts), totalling 2588 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Gaëtan Paquiez has attempted 13 shots with 4 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gaëtan Paquiez has created 10 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (47% success rate). Gaëtan Paquiez has contributed 14 key passes and 25 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gaëtan Paquiez has registered 61 tackles (36 won), 42 interceptions, and 106 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 924 from 1132 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Gaëtan Paquiez has won 125 of 239 total duels.
Discipline
Gaëtan Paquiez has received 9 yellow cards this season, committing 53 fouls and winning 29.
About Gaëtan Paquiez
Gaëtan Paquiez is a 32-year-old defender playing for Pau in the Ligue 2, representing France. Gaëtan Paquiez is right-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 15 February 1994.
Most recent appearance
Gaëtan Paquiez's most recent match was away at Troyes on August 29th. Pau won 1-0. Gaëtan Paquiez played 9 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.49.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Gaëtan Paquiez and Pau are next in action on November 21st against Annecy in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Pau vs Annecy match preview.
Teammates at Pau
Gaëtan Paquiez currently plays alongside Steeve Beusnard, Quentin Daubin, Babacar Leye, Anthony Briançon, Royce Openda, Brice Maubleu, Axel Bamba, Souleymane Basse, Gaëtan Paquiez, Giovani Versini, Rony Mimb Baheng, Joseph Kalulu, Tom Pouilly, Kyllian Gasnier, Cheikh Fall, Alexis Lefebvre, Esteban Salles and Jessy Benet at Pau.