Marco Essimi stats
Cameroon
Match-by-match stats
M. Essimi
RodezForward
M. Essimi vs Montpellier
2 games playedMarco Essimi's next match is today at 19:45 against Montpellier. See how Marco Essimi did in earlier matches against Montpellier.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Jan 5, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Oct 18, 2025 |
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Today 19:45Mon 19:45Before the next match
Rodez v Montpellier, TodayWhat Montpellier allow right midfielders
Position stats4 appearances at RM against Montpellier in their last 20 matches; league average from the Ligue 2.
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Odds OutliersMarco Essimi 2025/2026 season stats
As a right midfielder, Marco Essimi has appeared in 19 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 1,064 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 midfielders.
Attacking stats
Marco Essimi has taken 20 shots with 9 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 53 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 73rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Marco Essimi has 4 assists and 12 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 97 minutes. Marco Essimi has set up 16 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 91st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Marco Essimi has completed 224 of 293 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 15th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Marco Essimi completes 16 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 47 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
Marco Essimi makes 16 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 67 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Marco Essimi has committed 19 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 19 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly right midfielder (10 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Rodez squad
K. Nagera
24 yrs#7
N. Nsingi
25 yrs#9
M. Touho21 yrs#11
H. Tebily24 yrs#19
K. Nsona24 yrs#21M. Essimi
27 yrs#27
J. Mendes22 yrs#6
D. Pavlovic25 yrs#8
M. Saka20 yrs#10
R. Ponti
28 yrs#20
O. Joly24 yrs#22
A. Cartillier22 yrs#29
Y. Dahalani21 yrs#34
25 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 12 | 334 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6.63 |
 Coupe de France | 4 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5.20 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe de France | 3 | 264 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7.82 |
About Marco Essimi
Ligue 2 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Marco Essimi has scored 5 goals and 4 assists across 19 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1064 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Marco Essimi has attempted 20 shots with 9 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Marco Essimi has created 11 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 16 successful dribbles from 44 attempts (36% success rate). Marco Essimi has contributed 12 key passes and 23 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Marco Essimi has registered 16 tackles (12 won), 5 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 224 from 293 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Marco Essimi has won 47 of 121 total duels.
Discipline
Marco Essimi has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 9.
About Marco Essimi
Marco Essimi is a 27-year-old forward playing for Rodez in the Ligue 2, representing Cameroon. Marco Essimi is right-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 18 February 1999.
Most recent appearance
Marco Essimi's most recent match was away at Saint-Étienne on April 18th. Rodez lost 2-0. Marco Essimi played 13 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- April 18th2-0 lossatSaint-Étienne(13 mins, rating 6.44)
- January 22nd3-4 lossvsNancy(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 23rd0-1 lossvsGrenoble Foot 38(3 mins, rating 6.26)
- October 13th4-1 lossatMetz(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 26th1-1 drawvsSanta Clara(15 mins, rating 6.42)
Next fixture
Marco Essimi and Rodez are next in action on September 14th against Bordeaux in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bordeaux vs Rodez match preview.
Teammates at Rodez
Marco Essimi currently plays alongside Hermann Tebily, Mathis Magnin, Enzo Crombez, Lucas Margueron, Evan's Jean-Lambert, Cheick Doumbia, Octave Joly, Quentin Braat, Mathis Touho, Raphaël Lipinski, Kenny Nagera, Jordan Mendes, Ryan Ponti, Loni Laurent, Marco Essimi, Nachon Nsingi, Kelian Nsona, Mohamed Sylla, Steven Luyambula, Mathis Saka, Yanis Dahalani, Dylan Vangi, Damjan Pavlovic, Antonin Cartillier and Corentin Issanchou at Rodez.