Demba Thiam
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Demba Thiam 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Demba Thiam has appeared in 32 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 2,626 minutes at an average rating of 6.63. 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 | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.07 | 49 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 17 | 0.60 | 63 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.41 | 61 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 38 |
Demba Thiam has 2 assists and 17 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 219 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 951 | 32.60 | 15 |
| Accurate passes | 749 | 25.70 | 18 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Long balls won | 44 | 1.51 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 13 | 0.45 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 113 | 3.87 | 40 |
| Passes (final third) | 188 | 6.44 | 56 |
Demba Thiam has completed 749 of 951 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 13 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 15th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.34 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 0.65 | 47 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 58 |
| Duels won | 106 | 3.63 | 19 |
| Aerials won | 21 | 0.72 | 16 |
| Touches | 1587 | 54.40 | 15 |
| Possession lost | 366 | 12.54 | 57 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.31 | 27 |
| Fouls won | 31 | 1.06 | 59 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.45 | 62 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Demba Thiam completes 10 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 106 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 47 | 1.61 | 52 |
| Tackles won | 29 | 0.99 | 43 |
| Interceptions | 27 | 0.93 | 28 |
| Clearances | 102 | 3.50 | 47 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 92 | 3.15 | 21 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 55 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Demba Thiam makes 47 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 102 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 0.58 | 7 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.17 | 47 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.03 | 87 |
| Fouls per card | 2.83 | n/a | 17 |
| Foul involvements | 48 | 1.65 | 19 |
| 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 |
Demba Thiam has committed 17 fouls and received 5 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 2.8 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly right back (21 appearances), also at right wing back (4) and right center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 10 | 873 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe de France | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 32 | 2,773 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 60 | 6.93 |
About Demba Thiam
Ligue 2 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Demba Thiam has scored 2 assists across 32 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2626 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Demba Thiam has created 12 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (53% success rate). Demba Thiam has contributed 17 key passes and 50 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Demba Thiam has registered 47 tackles (29 won), 27 interceptions, and 102 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 749 from 951 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Demba Thiam has won 106 of 169 total duels.
Discipline
Demba Thiam has received 5 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 31.
About Demba Thiam
Demba Thiam is a 36-year-old defender playing for Boulogne in the Ligue 2, representing France. Demba Thiam is left-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 2 December 1989.
Most recent appearance
Demba Thiam's most recent match was away at Dunkerque on November 20th. Boulogne lost 2-6. Demba Thiam played 67 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 5.91.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Demba Thiam and Boulogne are next in action on November 21st against Nancy in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Boulogne vs Nancy match preview.
Teammates at Boulogne
Demba Thiam currently plays alongside Zanga Koné, Sohan Paillard, Zoran Christophe Moco, Nolan Binet, Aurélien Platret, Xavier Lenogue, Julien Boyer, Benjamin Besic, Noah Fatar, Abdel Hbouch, Adrien Pinot, Sonny Duflos, Exaucé Mpembele Boula, Louis Siliadin, Demba Thiam, Ibrahim Koné, Joffrey Bultel, Azamat Uriev, Jonas Martin, Blondy Nna Noukeu, Martin Lecolier, Jonathan Kapenga and Théo Brusco at Boulogne.