Yanis Merdji
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Yanis Merdji 2023/2024 season stats
As a left striker, Yanis Merdji has appeared in 15 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 682 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.40 | 77 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.53 | 74 |
| Shots | 13 | 1.70 | 23 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.70 | 31 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Shot conversion | 23.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.60 | n/a | 95 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.13 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.66 | 28 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.40 | 41 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 47 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.50 | 10 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.26 | 61 |
Yanis Merdji has taken 13 shots with 5 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 52 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 23rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Yanis Merdji has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 2 big chances . Yanis Merdji has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 47th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 195 | 25.70 | 59 |
| Accurate passes | 135 | 17.80 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Yanis Merdji has completed 135 of 195 passes at 69% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 59th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.26 | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.79 | 9 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 22 |
| Duels won | 31 | 4.09 | 19 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.79 | 28 |
| Touches | 304 | 40.10 | 63 |
| Possession lost | 105 | 13.86 | 68 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.92 | 86 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 2.38 | 86 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 1.45 | 48 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Yanis Merdji completes 2 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 31 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (28th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 0.79 | 40 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.53 | 69 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Yanis Merdji makes 6 tackles and 4 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 114 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 40th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.19 | 31 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.26 | 78 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 8 | 1.06 | 83 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 3.56 | 66 |
| 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 |
Yanis Merdji has committed 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly left striker (4 appearances), also at striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Yanis Merdji previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 28 | 1,462 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 6.46 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 63 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 30 | 1,756 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 25 | 6.13 |
About Yanis Merdji
Ligue 2 2023/2024 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Yanis Merdji has scored 3 goals and 1 assist across 15 appearances (6 starts), totalling 682 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Yanis Merdji has attempted 13 shots with 5 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yanis Merdji has created 0 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (33% success rate). Yanis Merdji has contributed 4 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yanis Merdji has registered 6 tackles (0 won), 4 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 135 from 195 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Yanis Merdji has won 31 of 79 total duels.
Discipline
Yanis Merdji has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 18.
About Yanis Merdji
Yanis Merdji is a 32-year-old forward playing for Bordeaux in the Ligue 2, representing France. Yanis Merdji is right-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 29 October 1993.
Most recent appearance
Yanis Merdji's most recent match was away at Rennes on January 1st. Bordeaux lost 1-4. Yanis Merdji played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots with a match rating of 6.24.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Yanis Merdji and Bordeaux are next in action on September 14th against Rodez in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bordeaux vs Rodez match preview.
Teammates at Bordeaux
Yanis Merdji currently plays alongside Faissal Mannai, Oualid El Hajjam, Driss Trichard, J. Hoekstra, Mathieu Villette, Almamy Touré, Léo Jousselin, Steve Shamal, Pierre-Bertrand Arné, Nadjib Cisse, Tidyane Diagouraga, Yanis Merdji, Ruben Droehnle, Abou Ba, Soufiane Bahassa and Lassana Sy at Bordeaux.