Kanayo Megwa stats
England
Match-by-match stats
K. Megwa
HibernianDefender
K. Megwa vs Celtic
1 game played, 4 more on the benchKanayo Megwa's next match is on Sunday at 12:00 against Celtic. See how Kanayo Megwa did in earlier matches against Celtic.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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HIBvCEL
Sunday 12:00Sun 12:00Before the next match
Hibernian v Celtic, SundayWhat Celtic allow right wing backs
Position stats5 appearances at RWB against Celtic in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premiership.
Best odds on K. Megwa
Odds OutliersKanayo Megwa 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Kanayo Megwa has appeared in 3 Premiership matches this season, totalling 113 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership defenders.
Attacking stats
Kanayo Megwa has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 113 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 70th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kanayo Megwa has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Kanayo Megwa has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Kanayo Megwa has completed 42 of 53 passes at 79% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 33rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Kanayo Megwa completes 0 dribbles and wins 6 duels .
Defending stats
Kanayo Megwa makes 3 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 83rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Kanayo Megwa has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right back (1 appearance), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Hibernian squad
O. Elding
20 yrs#7
N. Lowe
21 yrs#9
M. Boyle
33 yrs#10
T. Klidjé
25 yrs#18
A. Suto
26 yrs#22
R. Matondo26 yrs#28
J. Mulligan23 yrs#8
J. Newell33 yrs#11
M. Chaiwa
22 yrs#14
J. McGrath30 yrs#17
N. Cadden30 yrs#19
C. Wright26 yrs#23J. Devaney19 yrs#24A. Abdulai23 yrs#47
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 12 | 689 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6.16 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership Play-Offs | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 4 | 164 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.81 |
| Premiership Play-Offs | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Kanayo Megwa
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Kanayo Megwa has featured across 3 appearances (2 starts), totalling 113 minutes. Kanayo Megwa has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kanayo Megwa has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kanayo Megwa has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 42 from 53 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Kanayo Megwa has won 6 of 11 total duels.
Discipline
Kanayo Megwa has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 1.
About Kanayo Megwa
Kanayo Megwa is a 22-year-old defender playing for Hibernian in the Premiership, representing England. Kanayo Megwa is right-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 23 January 2004.
Most recent appearance
Kanayo Megwa's most recent match was at home against Kilmarnock on December 6th. Hibernian lost 0-1. Kanayo Megwa played 8 minutes with a match rating of 6.48.
Recent matches
- December 6th0-1 lossvsKilmarnock(8 mins, rating 6.48)
- October 1st2-1 lossatSt. Johnstone(29 mins, rating 6.89)
- January 29th1-3 lossvsHearts(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 1st1-2 winatDundee(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 9th2-3 lossvsGent(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Kanayo Megwa and Hibernian are next in action on November 7th against Motherwell in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Motherwell vs Hibernian match preview.
Teammates at Hibernian
Kanayo Megwa currently plays alongside Raphael Sallinger, Miguel Chaiwa, Grant Hanley, Freddie Owens, Jacob Devaney, Azeem Abdulai, Rabbi Matondo, Kanayo Megwa, Jordan Obita, Jamie McGrath, Owen Elding, Josh Mulligan, Jason Kerr, Callum Wright, Ante Suto, Nathan Lowe, Jack Iredale, Felix Passlack, Rocky Bushiri, Nicky Cadden, Jordan Smith, Adam Mayor, Alex Williams, Martin Boyle, Marko Ivezic, Joe Newell and Thibault Klidjé at Hibernian.