Paul Papp
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Paul Papp 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Paul Papp has appeared in 35 Superliga matches this season, totalling 2,893 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 | 2 | 0.10 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.06 | 49 |
| Shots | 28 | 0.90 | 87 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.20 | 69 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.09 | 83 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.44 | 86 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.28 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.06 | 88 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.40 | 50 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.31 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.06 | 51 |
Paul Papp has taken 28 shots with 8 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 103 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Paul Papp has 0 assists and 12 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 289 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1413 | 44.00 | 64 |
| Accurate passes | 1140 | 35.50 | 63 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Long balls won | 127 | 3.95 | 90 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.06 | 34 |
| Backward passes | 50 | 1.56 | 4 |
| Passes (final third) | 242 | 7.53 | 83 |
Paul Papp has completed 1140 of 1413 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 64th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.19 | 37 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.28 | 31 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 74 |
| Duels won | 162 | 5.04 | 71 |
| Aerials won | 90 | 2.80 | 90 |
| Touches | 1937 | 60.30 | 45 |
| Possession lost | 327 | 10.17 | 43 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 0.47 | 40 |
| Fouls won | 34 | 1.06 | 80 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.09 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Paul Papp completes 6 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 162 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 36 | 1.12 | 14 |
| Tackles won | 24 | 0.75 | 21 |
| Interceptions | 53 | 1.65 | 86 |
| Clearances | 198 | 6.16 | 78 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 118 | 3.67 | 39 |
| 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 | 24 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.06 | 80 |
Paul Papp makes 36 tackles and 53 interceptions , adding 198 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 80 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 14th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 63 | 1.96 | 96 |
| Yellow cards | 9 | 0.28 | 82 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 97 | 3.02 | 94 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Paul Papp has committed 63 fouls and received 9 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right center back (33 appearances), also at 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 | 34 | 2,851 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 52 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 35 | 3,116 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 64 | 7.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 29 | 2,495 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 2.26 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 272 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Paul Papp
Superliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Superliga, Paul Papp has scored 2 goals across 35 appearances (34 starts), totalling 2893 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Paul Papp has attempted 28 shots with 8 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paul Papp has created 10 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (67% success rate). Paul Papp has contributed 12 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paul Papp has registered 36 tackles (24 won), 53 interceptions, and 198 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1140 from 1413 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Paul Papp has won 162 of 286 total duels.
Discipline
Paul Papp has received 9 yellow cards this season, committing 63 fouls and winning 34.
About Paul Papp
Paul Papp is a 36-year-old defender playing for Petrolul 52 in the Superliga, representing Romania. Paul Papp is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 11 November 1989.
Most recent appearance
Paul Papp's most recent match was away at Otelul on March 29th. Petrolul 52 lost 1-5. Paul Papp played 66 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.29.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Paul Papp and Petrolul 52 are next in action on November 16th against Dinamo Bucureşti in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Petrolul 52 vs Dinamo Bucureşti match preview.
Teammates at Petrolul 52
Paul Papp currently plays alongside Breston Malula, Dele Israel, Stefan Georgescu, Léo Teixeira, Tiberiu Căpuşă, Alin Boțogan, Daniel Paraschiv, Sergiu Hanca, Augustin Dumitrache, Andres Dumitrescu, Jérôme Onguene, Paul Papp, David Ilie, Denis Radu, Adam Zaian, Ioan Tolea, Luciano Gaston Vega, Calal Hüseynov, Lukáš Zima, Bogdan Marian, Mark Țuțu, Marco Dulca, Rodrigo Martins, Adi Chică-Roșă, Diogo Rodrigues, Dan Nlundulu, Alejandro Bran, Alexandru Ilie, Kilian Ludewig and Rareș Manolache at Petrolul 52.