Benedict Elijah
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Benedict Elijah 2025/2026 season stats
As a right striker, Benedict Elijah has appeared in 16 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 562 minutes at an average rating of 5.27. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots | 9 | 1.40 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 4 |
| Shot accuracy | 11.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.48 | 83 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.96 | 51 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.64 | 62 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.30 | 3 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.16 | 46 |
Benedict Elijah has taken 9 shots with 1 on target (11% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 62 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 9th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Benedict Elijah has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 108 | 17.30 | 32 |
| Accurate passes | 86 | 13.80 | 40 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.32 | 24 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.16 | 38 |
| Backward passes | 46 | 7.37 | 76 |
| Passes (final third) | 8 | 1.28 | 15 |
Benedict Elijah has completed 86 of 108 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 32nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.16 | 4 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.64 | 10 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 8 |
| Duels won | 33 | 5.28 | 59 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 2.56 | 75 |
| Touches | 200 | 32.00 | 32 |
| Possession lost | 66 | 10.57 | 39 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.32 | 45 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 2.08 | 69 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 1.60 | 83 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Benedict Elijah completes 1 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 33 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.64 | 38 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.32 | 25 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.16 | 25 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.96 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 2.24 | 54 |
| 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 | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Benedict Elijah makes 4 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 141 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 2.88 | 99 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.16 | 50 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.16 | 16 |
| Fouls per card | 18.00 | n/a | 92 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 4.96 | 92 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Benedict Elijah has committed 18 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 18 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly right striker (4 appearances), also at striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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22 yrsBenedict Elijah previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Taça De Portugal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Benedict Elijah
UAE Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Benedict Elijah has featured across 16 appearances (5 starts), totalling 562 minutes. Benedict Elijah has attempted 9 shots with 1 on target, a 11% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Benedict Elijah has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 1 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (25% success rate). Benedict Elijah has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Benedict Elijah has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 86 from 108 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Benedict Elijah has won 33 of 90 total duels.
Discipline
Benedict Elijah has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 13.
About Benedict Elijah
Benedict Elijah is a 24-year-old forward playing for Dibba Al Fujairah in the UAE Pro League, representing Nigeria. Benedict Elijah is left-footed and wears the number 99 shirt. Born on 15 April 2002.
Most recent appearance
Benedict Elijah's most recent match was away at Al Bataeh on July 24th. Dibba Al Fujairah won 2-1. Benedict Elijah played 6 minutes with a match rating of 6.28.
Recent matches
Teammates at Dibba Al Fujairah
Benedict Elijah currently plays alongside Sultan Omar Alzaabi, Evans Ampofo, Mohamed Khalafalla, Fahad Badr, Midana Cassamá, Khaled Alsaleh, Abdullah Salem, Diego Ferreira, Saymon Cabral, Khaled Abdulla, Sultan Mohamed Saeed Rashed Al Hefaiti, Abdallah Al Balushi, Rashed Mohamed, Iago Santos, Mayed Ali Alteneiji, Ali Aldhanhani, Waleed Husain, Abdullah Khamis Juma, Khalid Al Baloushi, Abdoulaye Conde, Habib Yousuf, Mohanad Ali, Abdulla Abdullaev, Abdulla Saeed, Carlos Vinícius Santos de Jesús, Andrigo, Mohamed Al Rowaihy, Benedict Elijah and Rashed Omer at Dibba Al Fujairah.