Sam Adekugbe
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Sam Adekugbe 2025 season stats
As a left back, Sam Adekugbe has appeared in 7 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 292 minutes at an average rating of 6.99. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 7 | 292 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.99 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.30 |
| Total | 9 | 380 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.17 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.60 | 100 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.62 | 99 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.50 | 96 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.60 | 97 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Shot conversion | 40.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.31 | 63 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.62 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.60 | 61 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.62 | 84 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.31 | 89 |
Sam Adekugbe has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 58 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 96th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sam Adekugbe has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 146 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 216 | 66.60 | 91 |
| Accurate passes | 194 | 59.80 | 91 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.92 | 9 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.31 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 64 | 19.73 | 100 |
| Passes (final third) | 18 | 5.55 | 60 |
Sam Adekugbe has completed 194 of 216 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.31 | 46 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.62 | 47 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 16 | 4.93 | 72 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 2.77 | 95 |
| Touches | 278 | 85.70 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 39 | 12.02 | 71 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.92 | 62 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.92 | 81 |
Sam Adekugbe completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 16 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.92 | 9 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.62 | 18 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.92 | 31 |
| Clearances | 12 | 3.70 | 48 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 1.85 | 1 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Sam Adekugbe makes 3 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 97 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 9th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.92 | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 6 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.85 | 53 |
| 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 |
Sam Adekugbe has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Sam Adekugbe previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 20 | 1,093 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 7.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 12 | 578 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 24 | 1,885 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 28 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lig | 34 | 2,934 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 38 | 7.00 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 164 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 12 | 1,080 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 6.97 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Concacaf | 18 | 1,107 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2.37 |
About Sam Adekugbe
Major League Soccer 2025 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Sam Adekugbe has scored 2 goals across 7 appearances (4 starts), totalling 292 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Sam Adekugbe has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Adekugbe has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Sam Adekugbe has contributed 2 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Adekugbe has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 3 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 194 from 216 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Sam Adekugbe has won 16 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Adekugbe has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 3.
About Sam Adekugbe
Sam Adekugbe is a 31-year-old defender playing for Vancouver Whitecaps in the Major League Soccer, representing England. Sam Adekugbe is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 16 January 1995.
Most recent appearance
Sam Adekugbe's most recent match was away at Côte d'Ivoire on September 3rd. Vancouver Whitecaps drew 0-0. Sam Adekugbe played 83 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.6.
Recent matches
- September 3rd0-0 drawvsCôte d'Ivoire(83 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.6)
- November 22nd4-2 winvsUkraine(5 mins, rating 0)
- April 23rd0-0 drawvsMinnesota United(7 mins, rating 6.49)
- March 30th2-3 winatReal Salt Lake(68 mins, rating 6.63)
- December 18th0-0 drawatAustin(44 mins, rating 6.72)
Next fixture
Sam Adekugbe and Vancouver Whitecaps are next in action on November 21st against Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cincinnati vs Vancouver Whitecaps match preview.
Teammates at Vancouver Whitecaps
Sam Adekugbe currently plays alongside Tristan Blackmon, Isaac Boehmer, Emmanuel Sabbi, Édier Ocampo, J.C. Ngando, Sebastian Berhalter, Brian White, Sam Adekugbe, Yohei Takaoka, Ranko Veselinović, Adrián Zendejas, Rayan Elloumi, Liam MacKenzie, Tate Johnson, Jeevan Badwal, Kenji Cabrera, Ryan Gauld, Mathías Laborda, Mihail Gherasimencov, Andrés Cubas, Ralph Priso, Bruno Caicedo, Belal Halbouni, Nikola Djordjevic, Oliver Larraz and Thomas Müller at Vancouver Whitecaps.