Gaëtan Arib
France
Match-by-match stats
Gaëtan Arib 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Gaëtan Arib has appeared in 3 Challenger Pro League matches this season, totalling 217 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Challenger Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.41 | 68 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.40 | 97 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.70 | 74 |
| Chances created | 3 | 1.24 | 56 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.41 | 85 |
Gaëtan Arib has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 72 minutes. Gaëtan Arib has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 110 | 45.60 | 74 |
| Accurate passes | 96 | 39.80 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.24 | 38 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 1.66 | 74 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gaëtan Arib has completed 96 of 110 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 74th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.41 | 26 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.83 | 32 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 44 |
| Duels won | 8 | 3.32 | 9 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.41 | 32 |
| Touches | 135 | 56.00 | 56 |
| Possession lost | 20 | 8.29 | 21 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.83 | 21 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.41 | 38 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gaëtan Arib completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 8 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.66 | 44 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Clearances | 3 | 1.24 | 62 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gaëtan Arib makes 4 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 44th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.83 | 26 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.41 | 97 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.66 | 21 |
| 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 |
Gaëtan Arib has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Challenger Pro LeagueMainly right central midfielder (2 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Gaëtan Arib previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Gaëtan Arib
Challenger Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Challenger Pro League, Gaëtan Arib has scored 1 assist across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 217 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gaëtan Arib has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Gaëtan Arib has contributed 4 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gaëtan Arib has registered 4 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 96 from 110 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Gaëtan Arib has won 8 of 16 total duels.
Discipline
Gaëtan Arib has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 2.
About Gaëtan Arib
Gaëtan Arib is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Excelsior Virton in the Challenger Pro League, representing France. Gaëtan Arib is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 2 November 1999.
Most recent appearance
Gaëtan Arib's most recent match was away at Royal Francs Borains on August 1st. Excelsior Virton lost 0-1. Gaëtan Arib played 68 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.38.
Recent matches
- August 1st0-1 lossvsRoyal Francs Borains(68 mins, rating 6.38)
- May 26th0-1 winatRSCA Futures U23(75 mins, rating 7.06)
- December 21st3-0 winvsKoninklijke Lierse Sportkring(74 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.31)
- April 15th1-1 drawvsGuingamp(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 10th3-4 lossvsSD Eibar(120 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.32)
Next fixture
Gaëtan Arib and Excelsior Virton are next in action on August 19th against Jong KRC Genk U23 in the Challenger Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Excelsior Virton vs Jong KRC Genk U23 match preview.
Teammates at Excelsior Virton
Gaëtan Arib currently plays alongside Ihab Goudani, Abdelsamad Hachem, Célestin De Schrevel, Yanis Lentini, Yassine Ben Hamed, Brad-Hamilton Mantsounga, William Simba, Allan Tchaptchet, Teddy Mezague, Steeven Assengue, Hugo Lambotte, Jean-Claude Ntenda, Aliou Dembélé, Antoine Valério, Valentin Sanson, Adama Diop, Aladin Bizimana, Nicolas Closset, Tyrone Tormin, Luca Maiorano, Paul Wade, Ehsan Kari, Marks Inchaud, Maxime Guillaume and Gaëtan Arib at Excelsior Virton.