Joseph Kalulu
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Joseph Kalulu 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Joseph Kalulu has appeared in 33 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 2,811 minutes at an average rating of 6.65. 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 | 3 | 0.10 | 62 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.40 | 36 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.19 | 33 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.19 | 68 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.06 | 90 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 27 | 0.90 | 78 |
| Chances created | 19 | 0.61 | 74 |
| Big chances created | 8 | 0.26 | 90 |
Joseph Kalulu has taken 13 shots with 4 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 216 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joseph Kalulu has 2 assists and 27 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 148 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1307 | 41.80 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 1107 | 35.40 | 48 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 0.96 | 5 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 34 | 1.09 | 91 |
| Backward passes | 277 | 8.87 | 90 |
| Passes (final third) | 140 | 4.48 | 19 |
Joseph Kalulu has completed 1107 of 1307 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 34 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 21 | 0.67 | 77 |
| Dribble attempts | 45 | 1.44 | 75 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 39 |
| Duels won | 126 | 4.03 | 34 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.42 | 6 |
| Touches | 2126 | 68.10 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 420 | 13.45 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.45 | 43 |
| Fouls won | 39 | 1.25 | 69 |
| Dispossessed | 34 | 1.09 | 95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Joseph Kalulu completes 21 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 126 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 57 | 1.82 | 66 |
| Tackles won | 38 | 1.22 | 61 |
| Interceptions | 32 | 1.02 | 35 |
| Clearances | 46 | 1.47 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 153 | 4.90 | 87 |
| 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 |
Joseph Kalulu makes 57 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 46 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 66th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 0.67 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.10 | 25 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.03 | 87 |
| Fouls per card | 5.25 | n/a | 50 |
| Foul involvements | 60 | 1.92 | 41 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Joseph Kalulu has committed 21 fouls and received 3 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 5.3 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly left back (16 appearances), also at left wing back (14) and left center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Joseph Kalulu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 24 | 1,163 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 25 | 6.24 |
About Joseph Kalulu
Ligue 2 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Joseph Kalulu has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 33 appearances (33 starts), totalling 2811 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Joseph Kalulu has attempted 13 shots with 4 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joseph Kalulu has created 19 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 21 successful dribbles from 45 attempts (47% success rate). Joseph Kalulu has contributed 27 key passes and 130 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joseph Kalulu has registered 57 tackles (38 won), 32 interceptions, and 46 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1107 from 1307 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Joseph Kalulu has won 126 of 233 total duels.
Discipline
Joseph Kalulu has received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 39.
About Joseph Kalulu
Joseph Kalulu is a 21-year-old defender playing for Pau in the Ligue 2, representing France. Joseph Kalulu is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 29 November 2004.
Most recent appearance
Joseph Kalulu's most recent match was away at Reims on August 29th. Pau lost 5-3. Joseph Kalulu played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 5.78.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Joseph Kalulu 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
Joseph Kalulu 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.