Fares Abu Akel
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Fares Abu Akel 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Fares Abu Akel has appeared in 31 Ligat ha'Al matches this season, totalling 2,002 minutes at an average rating of 5.41. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligat ha'Al midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.09 | 28 |
| Shots | 18 | 0.80 | 25 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 19 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 15 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.09 | 60 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.36 | 29 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.31 | 44 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 58 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.50 | 15 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.49 | 21 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.09 | 39 |
Fares Abu Akel has taken 18 shots with 3 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 111 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 25th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Fares Abu Akel has 2 assists and 12 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 182 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 58th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 933 | 41.90 | 65 |
| Accurate passes | 794 | 35.70 | 65 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Long balls won | 68 | 3.06 | 86 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.04 | 24 |
| Backward passes | 152 | 6.83 | 53 |
| Passes (final third) | 129 | 5.80 | 73 |
Fares Abu Akel has completed 794 of 933 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 65th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.27 | 13 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 0.58 | 12 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 34 |
| Duels won | 85 | 3.82 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.40 | 27 |
| Touches | 1216 | 54.70 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 188 | 8.45 | 14 |
| Dribbled past | 24 | 1.08 | 63 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.54 | 5 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.45 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Fares Abu Akel completes 6 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 85 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 59 | 2.65 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 38 | 1.71 | 87 |
| Interceptions | 28 | 1.26 | 73 |
| Clearances | 46 | 2.07 | 90 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 83 | 3.73 | 37 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 55 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Fares Abu Akel makes 59 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 46 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 47 | 2.11 | 75 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.27 | 58 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.04 | 85 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.04 | 53 |
| Fouls per card | 6.71 | n/a | 64 |
| Foul involvements | 59 | 2.65 | 37 |
| 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 |
Fares Abu Akel has committed 47 fouls and received 6 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 6.7 fouls.
Positions played
Ligat ha'AlMainly left defensive midfielder (9 appearances), also at left central midfielder (7) and central midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Fares Abu Akel previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligat ha'Al | 31 | 2,518 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 90 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Fares Abu Akel
Ligat ha'Al 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligat ha'Al, Fares Abu Akel has scored 2 assists across 31 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2002 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Fares Abu Akel has attempted 18 shots with 3 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Fares Abu Akel has created 11 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (46% success rate). Fares Abu Akel has contributed 12 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Fares Abu Akel has registered 59 tackles (38 won), 28 interceptions, and 46 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 794 from 933 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Fares Abu Akel has won 85 of 177 total duels.
Discipline
Fares Abu Akel has received 6 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 47 fouls and winning 12.
About Fares Abu Akel
Fares Abu Akel is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Ironi Tiberias in the Ligat ha'Al, representing Israel. Fares Abu Akel is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 8 February 1997.
Most recent appearance
Fares Abu Akel's most recent match was away at Maccabi Bnei Raina on June 30th. Ironi Tiberias won 1-0. Fares Abu Akel played 58 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 5.91.
Recent matches
- June 30th1-0 winvsMaccabi Bnei Raina(58 mins, 1 red card, rating 5.91)
- April 13th4-3 winvsMaccabi Netanya(62 mins, rating 6.84)
- February 12th0-3 winatAshdod(74 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.24)
- January 18th1-1 drawatHapoel Haifa(32 mins, rating 6.45)
- December 13th2-0 winvsIroni Kiryat Shmona(13 mins, rating 6.63)
Teammates at Ironi Tiberias
Fares Abu Akel currently plays alongside Fares Abu Akel, Jones Abu Ganima, Niv Gotlieb, Gal Gabi Maatuk, Kayes Ganem, David Keltjens, Bar Cohen, Ondrej Baco, Yonatan Teper, Nehoray Chen, Agam Yehuda, Eitan Velblum, Guy Hadida, Sambinha, Yarin Swisa, Mansour Badjie, Ron Unger, Itamar Shviro, Chriso, Ariel Cohen, Matan Dgani and Gad Amos at Ironi Tiberias.