Sohaib Naïr
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Sohaib Naïr 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Sohaib Naïr has appeared in 18 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 1,505 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 18 | 1,505 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 23 | 7.06 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.52 |
| Total | 19 | 1,595 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 7.08 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 44 |
| Shots | 14 | 0.80 | 79 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 42 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 84 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.18 | 95 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.54 | 91 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.18 | 66 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.50 | 56 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.12 | 30 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 48 |
Sohaib Naïr has taken 14 shots with 2 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 108 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sohaib Naïr has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 753 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1147 | 68.60 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 1011 | 60.50 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Long balls won | 78 | 4.66 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.06 | 36 |
| Backward passes | 65 | 3.89 | 40 |
| Passes (final third) | 123 | 7.36 | 70 |
Sohaib Naïr has completed 1011 of 1147 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.36 | 47 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.60 | 43 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 71 |
| Duels won | 101 | 6.04 | 88 |
| Aerials won | 46 | 2.75 | 89 |
| Touches | 1397 | 83.50 | 92 |
| Possession lost | 155 | 9.27 | 30 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.30 | 25 |
| Fouls won | 28 | 1.67 | 87 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.24 | 36 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sohaib Naïr completes 6 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 101 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 23 | 1.38 | 38 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.54 | 9 |
| Interceptions | 18 | 1.08 | 44 |
| Clearances | 91 | 5.44 | 79 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 69 | 4.13 | 65 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.12 | 93 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Sohaib Naïr makes 23 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 91 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 65 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 27 | 1.61 | 84 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.24 | 69 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 6.75 | n/a | 66 |
| Foul involvements | 55 | 3.29 | 89 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Sohaib Naïr has committed 27 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.8 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly left center back (17 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Sohaib Naïr previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 28 | 2,214 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 7.00 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.09 |
About Sohaib Naïr
Ligue 2 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Sohaib Naïr has scored 1 goal across 18 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1505 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Sohaib Naïr has attempted 14 shots with 2 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sohaib Naïr has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (60% success rate). Sohaib Naïr has contributed 9 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sohaib Naïr has registered 23 tackles (9 won), 18 interceptions, and 91 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1011 from 1147 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Sohaib Naïr has won 101 of 161 total duels.
Discipline
Sohaib Naïr has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 28.
About Sohaib Naïr
Sohaib Naïr is a 24-year-old defender playing for Saint-Étienne in the Ligue 2, representing France. Sohaib Naïr is right-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 23 April 2002.
Most recent appearance
Sohaib Naïr's most recent match was away at Clermont on August 29th. Saint-Étienne lost 1-0. Sohaib Naïr played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.11.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Sohaib Naïr and Saint-Étienne are next in action on November 21st against Sochaux in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sochaux vs Saint-Étienne match preview.
Teammates at Saint-Étienne
Sohaib Naïr currently plays alongside Joshua Duffus, Jakob Breum, Áron Csongvai, Aïmen Moueffek, Augustine Boakye, Ben Old, Lassana Traoré, Paul Eymard, Chico Lamba, Zuriko Davitashvili, Pierre Ekwah, Sohaib Naïr, Mahmoud Jaber, Irvin Cardona, Strahinja Stojkovic, Gautier Larsonneur, Nadir El Jamali, Mickaël Nadé, Luan Gadegbeku, Marten-Chris Paalberg, Lucas Stassin, Maxime Bernauer, Djylian N'Guessan, Mamour Ndiaye, Thierno Ballo, João Ferreira, Igor Miladinovic, Ebenezer Annan and Kevin Pedro at Saint-Étienne.