Alexandru Benga
Romania
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Alexandru Benga 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Alexandru Benga has appeared in 6 Superliga matches this season, totalling 540 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.70 | 66 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.33 | 97 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.67 | 84 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.20 | 23 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.17 | 27 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 31 |
Alexandru Benga has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 135 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 66th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Alexandru Benga has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 540 minutes. Alexandru Benga has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 45th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 255 | 42.50 | 47 |
| Accurate passes | 215 | 35.80 | 48 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 2.83 | 66 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Backward passes | 10 | 1.67 | 10 |
| Passes (final third) | 32 | 5.33 | 53 |
Alexandru Benga has completed 215 of 255 passes at 84% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 47th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Duels won | 27 | 4.50 | 61 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 1.67 | 69 |
| Touches | 337 | 56.20 | 22 |
| Possession lost | 43 | 7.17 | 18 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.17 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.17 | 41 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.17 | 6 |
Alexandru Benga completes 0 dribbles and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.33 | 41 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.67 | 36 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.17 | 55 |
| Clearances | 37 | 6.17 | 80 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 21 | 3.50 | 44 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.17 | 82 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Alexandru Benga makes 8 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 37 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 68 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 41st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.83 | 37 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.33 | 74 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 56 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 2.00 | 59 |
| 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 |
Alexandru Benga has committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly left center back (5 appearances), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 25 | 1,370 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 16 | 1,365 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 7.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 28 | 2,457 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 38 | 3,283 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2.06 |
About Alexandru Benga
Superliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Superliga, Alexandru Benga has featured across 6 appearances (6 starts), totalling 540 minutes. Alexandru Benga has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Alexandru Benga has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Alexandru Benga has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Alexandru Benga has registered 8 tackles (4 won), 7 interceptions, and 37 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 215 from 255 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Alexandru Benga has won 27 of 36 total duels.
Discipline
Alexandru Benga has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 7.
About Alexandru Benga
Alexandru Benga is a 37-year-old defender playing for UTA Arad in the Superliga, representing Romania. Alexandru Benga is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 15 June 1989.
Most recent appearance
Alexandru Benga's most recent match was away at FCSB on January 15th. UTA Arad won 1-3. Alexandru Benga played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.24.
Recent matches
- January 15th1-3 winatFCSB(90 mins, rating 6.24)
- November 7th0-0 drawvsCorvinul Hunedoara(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.92)
- February 27th2-1 lossatUniversitatea Cluj(90 mins, rating 6.42)
- January 25th0-0 drawvsRapid Bucuresti(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.05)
- May 9th1-0 lossatVoluntari(90 mins, rating 7.27)
Next fixture
Alexandru Benga and UTA Arad are next in action on January 25th against Csikszereda in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the UTA Arad vs Csikszereda match preview.
Teammates at UTA Arad
Alexandru Benga currently plays alongside Ismet Sinani, Denis Lungu, Andrei Gorcea, Antoni Ivanov, Alexi Pitu, Robert Bădescu, Samuel Gueulette, Jayson Papeau, Andrea Padula, Andrei Tolcea, Denis Țăroi, Richard Odada, Sota Mino, Peter Ouaneh, Alexandru Matei, Marius Coman, Alin Roman, Din Alomerovic, Marinos Tzionis, Hakim Abdallah, Alexandru Benga, Dmytro Pospelov, Andrei Dorobantu, Răzvan Oaidă, Márcio Rosa and Omar El Sawy at UTA Arad.