Issouf Macalou
France
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Issouf Macalou 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Issouf Macalou has appeared in 6 Superliga matches this season, totalling 477 minutes at an average rating of 7.00. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 6 | 477 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 7.00 |
 Europa League | 2 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.44 |
| Total | 10 | 761 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 6.79 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots | 15 | 2.80 | 63 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 6 |
| Shot accuracy | 7.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.19 | 28 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 1.13 | 54 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 1.51 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.19 | 90 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 12 | 2.30 | 86 |
| Chances created | 12 | 2.26 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.75 | 94 |
Issouf Macalou has taken 15 shots with 1 on target (7% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 32 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Issouf Macalou has 0 assists and 12 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 40 minutes. Issouf Macalou has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 156 | 29.40 | 71 |
| Accurate passes | 125 | 23.60 | 70 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 2.26 | 92 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 1.51 | 92 |
| Backward passes | 48 | 9.06 | 86 |
| Passes (final third) | 17 | 3.21 | 76 |
Issouf Macalou has completed 125 of 156 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 3.02 | 97 |
| Dribble attempts | 34 | 6.42 | 97 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 46 |
| Duels won | 29 | 5.47 | 66 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.38 | 34 |
| Touches | 303 | 57.20 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 111 | 20.94 | 92 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.19 | 29 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.75 | 17 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 2.08 | 86 |
| Turnovers | 41 | 7.74 | 94 |
Issouf Macalou completes 16 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 29 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (34th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.32 | 79 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.13 | 92 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.19 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 2.64 | 46 |
| 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 |
Issouf Macalou makes 7 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 68 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.38 | 6 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.19 | 54 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.38 | 72 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 56 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.13 | 3 |
| 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 |
Issouf Macalou has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right winger (4 appearances), also at left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 37 | 2,360 | 6 | 14 | 46 | 24 | 6.89 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.48 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 10 | 678 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 6.22 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe de France | 2 | 74 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7.19 |
About Issouf Macalou
Superliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Superliga, Issouf Macalou has featured across 6 appearances (5 starts), totalling 477 minutes. Issouf Macalou has attempted 15 shots with 1 on target, a 7% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Issouf Macalou has created 12 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 16 successful dribbles from 34 attempts (47% success rate). Issouf Macalou has contributed 12 key passes and 38 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Issouf Macalou has registered 7 tackles (6 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 125 from 156 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Issouf Macalou has won 29 of 61 total duels.
Discipline
Issouf Macalou has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 4.
About Issouf Macalou
Issouf Macalou is a 27-year-old forward playing for Universitatea Cluj in the Superliga, representing France. Issouf Macalou is left-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 27 December 1998.
Most recent appearance
Issouf Macalou's most recent match was away at Petrolul 52 on July 26th. Universitatea Cluj lost 2-3. Issouf Macalou played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 4 key passs with a match rating of 7.8.
Recent matches
- July 26th2-3 lossvsPetrolul 52(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.8)
- March 12th2-1 lossatDinamo Bucureşti(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- February 27th2-1 winvsUTA Arad(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- October 30th2-1 winvsBotoşani(44 mins, rating 7.22)
- January 19th3-1 lossatBrann(90 mins, rating 6.38)
Next fixture
Issouf Macalou and Universitatea Cluj are next in action on November 20th against Universitatea Craiova in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj match preview.
Teammates at Universitatea Cluj
Issouf Macalou currently plays alongside Tudor Coșa, Florent Poulolo, Marius Ștefănescu, Dorin Codrea, Tobias Horn, Noah Loosli, Iulian Cristea, Alin Chinteș, Mouhamadou Drammeh, Ovidiu Bic, Luca Szimionaș, Alexandru Chipciu, Elio Capradossi, Dino Mikanovic, Gabriel Simion, Jovo Lukić, Jug Stanojev, Jonathan Cissé, Pedro Pinho, Ștefan Lefter, Andrei Gheorghiță, Lukas Agoston Pall, Alibek Aliev, Vlad Rafaila, Denis Moldovan, Alin Techereș, Issouf Macalou, Oucasse Mendy, Dan Nistor, Neofytos Michail and Friday Adams at Universitatea Cluj.