Issouf Macalou
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Issouf Macalou 2025/2026 season stats
As a right winger, Issouf Macalou has appeared in 37 Superliga matches this season, totalling 2,360 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. 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 | 37 | 2,360 | 6 | 14 | 46 | 24 | 6.89 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.48 |
| Total | 39 | 2,514 | 6 | 14 | 46 | 24 | 6.87 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 0.20 | 43 |
| Goal involvements | 20 | 0.76 | 97 |
| Shots | 63 | 2.40 | 65 |
| Shots on target | 22 | 0.80 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.27 | n/a | 46 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0.23 | 41 |
| Shots off target | 20 | 0.76 | 41 |
| Shots blocked | 23 | 0.88 | 85 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Assists | 14 | 0.50 | 98 |
| Key passes | 46 | 1.80 | 86 |
| Chances created | 30 | 1.14 | 62 |
| Big chances created | 12 | 0.46 | 91 |
Issouf Macalou has taken 63 shots with 22 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 37 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Issouf Macalou has 14 assists and 46 key passes , creating 12 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 79 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 611 | 23.30 | 43 |
| Accurate passes | 433 | 16.50 | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Long balls won | 26 | 0.99 | 76 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 35 | 1.33 | 92 |
| Backward passes | 133 | 5.07 | 17 |
| Passes (final third) | 66 | 2.52 | 45 |
Issouf Macalou has completed 433 of 611 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 35 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 43rd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 75 | 2.86 | 94 |
| Dribble attempts | 168 | 6.41 | 98 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 58 |
| Duels won | 137 | 5.22 | 49 |
| Aerials won | 28 | 1.07 | 38 |
| Touches | 1299 | 49.50 | 74 |
| Possession lost | 534 | 20.36 | 96 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.38 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.46 | 5 |
| Dispossessed | 60 | 2.29 | 93 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Issouf Macalou completes 75 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 137 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 0.92 | 36 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 0.57 | 41 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 0.65 | 74 |
| Clearances | 8 | 0.31 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 111 | 4.23 | 68 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 86 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 96 |
Issouf Macalou makes 24 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 98 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 36th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 36 | 1.37 | 62 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.04 | 18 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.11 | 17 |
| Fouls per card | 36.00 | n/a | 100 |
| Foul involvements | 48 | 1.83 | 12 |
| 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 36 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 36 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right winger (21 appearances), also at left winger (2) and right midfielder (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 2 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Superliga, Issouf Macalou has scored 6 goals and 14 assists across 37 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2360 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Issouf Macalou has attempted 63 shots with 22 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Issouf Macalou has created 30 chances including 12 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 75 successful dribbles from 168 attempts (45% success rate). Issouf Macalou has contributed 46 key passes and 120 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Issouf Macalou has registered 24 tackles (15 won), 17 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 433 from 611 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Issouf Macalou has won 137 of 350 total duels.
Discipline
Issouf Macalou has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 36 fouls and winning 12.
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 Dynamo Kyiv on October 11th. Universitatea Cluj drew 0-0. Issouf Macalou played 92 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- October 11th0-0 drawvsDynamo Kyiv(92 mins, rating 6.5)
- July 21st0-0 drawatDynamo Kyiv(73 mins, rating 6.5)
- December 6th1-1 drawvsDinamo Bucureşti(8 mins, rating 6.33)
- July 3rd5-0 lossatUniversitatea Craiova(44 mins, rating 6.47)
- August 29th1-0 winvsRapid Bucuresti(60 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.73)
Next fixture
Issouf Macalou and Universitatea Cluj are next in action on August 4th against Farul Constanța in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Universitatea Cluj vs Farul Constanța match preview.
Teammates at Universitatea Cluj
Issouf Macalou currently plays alongside Adams Friday, Jovo Lukic, Pedro Pinho, Atanas Trică, Jonathan Cissé, Alexandru Chipciu, Alin Techereș, Alessandro Murgia, Mouhamadou Drammeh, Taiwo Olakunle, Denis Moldovan, Tobias Horn, Ibuchi Chukwu, Tudor Coşa, Jug Stanojev, Oucasse Mendy, Iulian Cristea, Gabriel Simion, Andrei Coubiș, I. Barstan, Elio Capradossi, Dino Mikanovic, Dorin Codrea, Miguel Silva, M. Moraru, Neofytos Michail, Andrei Gheorghiță, Marius Ștefănescu, Alibek Aliev, Florent Poulolo, Dan Nistor, Ovidiu Bic, Ștefan Lefter, Issouf Macalou, Alin Chinteș and Virgiliu Postolachi at Universitatea Cluj.