Isaac James stats
Nigeria
Match-by-match stats
I. James
AlvercaDefender
I. James vs Arouca
2 games playedIsaac James's next match is on Saturday at 18:00 against Arouca. See how Isaac James did in earlier matches against Arouca.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Apr 24, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Dec 14, 2025 |
ALVvFCA
Saturday 18:00Sat 18:00Before the next match
Alverca v Arouca, SaturdayWhat Arouca allow left wing backs
Position stats3 appearances at LWB against Arouca in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Portugal.
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Odds OutliersIsaac James 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Isaac James has appeared in 8 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 684 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal defenders.
Attacking stats
Isaac James has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 342 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 34th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Isaac James has 2 assists and 6 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 114 minutes. Isaac James has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Isaac James has completed 233 of 281 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 27th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Isaac James completes 5 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 31 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (23rd percentile).
Defending stats
Isaac James makes 20 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Isaac James has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left center back (5 appearances), also at left wing back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Alverca squad
A. Vidigal
28 yrs#7
V. Semedo
21 yrs#9
F. Jorge Tavares Oliveira26 yrs#10
C. Nuozzi
20 yrs#11
S. Jr. Merheg
19 yrs#17
D. Camara
23 yrs#19
Figueiredo
25 yrs#22
M. França22 yrs#26
N. Touaizi
25 yrs#2
S. Abdulai
27 yrs#5
D. Jean Carl Kamon Gui
20 yrs#6
V. Moreira25 yrs#8
I. Julian de La Caridad Caldeira dos Santos21 yrs#15
Z. Kessary
20 yrs#18
I. Luccas23 yrs#25
R. Lucas21 yrs#35
Z. Rafael33 yrs#93
22 yrs
22 yrs
21 yrs
19 yrs
Nigeria squad
P. Otele27 yrs#7
M. Usor24 yrs#8
A. Lookman28 yrs#11
T. Awoniyi29 yrs#14
S. Chukwueze27 yrs#21
M. Simon31 yrs#27
A. Adams26 yrs#45
T. Arokodare25 yrs#99
G. Ilenikhena20 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.47 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 19 | 1,306 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 32 | 6.39 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 6 | 253 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5.64 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.72 |
About Isaac James
Liga Portugal 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Isaac James has scored 2 assists across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 684 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Isaac James has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Isaac James has created 6 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (45% success rate). Isaac James has contributed 6 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Isaac James has registered 20 tackles (14 won), 6 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 233 from 281 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Isaac James has won 31 of 54 total duels.
Discipline
Isaac James has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Isaac James
Isaac James is defender playing for Alverca in the Liga Portugal, representing Nigeria. and wears the number 12 shirt.
Most recent appearance
Isaac James's most recent match was away at Famalicão on November 30th. Alverca won 1-4. Isaac James played 80 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.63.
Recent matches
- November 30th1-4 winatFamalicão(80 mins, rating 6.63)
- February 11th3-3 drawatRussia(90 mins, rating 6.47)
- December 13th3-0 lossatGuinea-Bissau(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 31st2-1 winvsMadagascar(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 7th1-0 winvsRio Ave(90 mins, rating 7.52)
Next fixture
Isaac James and Alverca are next in action on July 6th against Arouca in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Alverca vs Arouca match preview.
Teammates at Alverca
Isaac James currently plays alongside Isaac James, Zé Rafael, Noah Raveyre, Chissumba, Rayan Lucas, Nabil Touaizi, Vivaldo Semedo, Francisco Jorge Tavares Oliveira, José Julián Martínez Crisanto, Toni Tamarit, Matheus França, Sabit Abdulai, Cédric Nuozzi, Bastien Meupiyou, Mofe Jemide, Zakaria Kessary, Davy Jean Carl Kamon Gui, Diogo Spencer, Samy Jr. Merheg, Sergi Gómez Solà, Figueiredo, Matheus Mendes, Ikker Julian de La Caridad Caldeira dos Santos, André Vidigal, Vasco Moreira, Ian Luccas, Yaya Bojang, Steven Baseya, Dawda Camara and Jhonatan at Alverca.