Rafik Messali stats
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R. Messali
ToulouseDefenderBefore the next match
Toulouse v Troyes, Saturday
What Troyes allow right wing backs
Position stats7 appearances at RWB against Troyes in their last 20 matches; league average from the Ligue 1.
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Odds OutliersRafik Messali 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Rafik Messali has appeared in 7 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 414 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 defenders.
Attacking stats
Rafik Messali has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 414 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 27th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rafik Messali has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 104 minutes. Rafik Messali has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 39th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Rafik Messali has completed 222 of 261 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Rafik Messali completes 7 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 30 duels .
Defending stats
Rafik Messali makes 10 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 72nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Rafik Messali has committed 9 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly right back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Toulouse squad
J. Vignolo
19 yrs#7
S. Hidalgo21 yrs#9
S. Oppong
19 yrs#11
J. Russell-Rowe
24 yrs#13
C. Tengstedt
26 yrs#20
I. Azizi
18 yrs#37
A. Vossah18 yrs#6
T. Jørgensen21 yrs#8
N. Sigur23 yrs#14
A. Dønnum
28 yrs#15
A. Francis
25 yrs#17
M. Amougou20 yrs#18
C. Cásseres Jr.
26 yrs#23
N. Schmidt
28 yrs#31A. Amaaouch17 yrs#49
27 yrs
20 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 12 | 500 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6.67 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 196 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6.91 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 13 | 457 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 6.39 |
| Coupe de France | 3 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.52 |
About Rafik Messali
Ligue 1 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Rafik Messali has featured across 7 appearances (5 starts), totalling 414 minutes. Rafik Messali has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.11 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafik Messali has created 4 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (64% success rate). Rafik Messali has contributed 4 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafik Messali has registered 10 tackles (6 won), 11 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 222 from 261 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Rafik Messali has won 30 of 56 total duels.
Discipline
Rafik Messali has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 6.
About Rafik Messali
Rafik Messali is a 23-year-old defender playing for Toulouse in the Ligue 1, representing France. Rafik Messali is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 28 April 2003.
Most recent appearance
Rafik Messali's most recent match was away at Le Mans on October 22nd. Toulouse won 0-3. Rafik Messali played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.52.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Rafik Messali and Toulouse are next in action on September 3rd against Nantes in the Ligue 1. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nantes vs Toulouse match preview.
Teammates at Toulouse
Rafik Messali currently plays alongside Aymen Amaaouch, Rasmus Nicolaisen, Mark McKenzie, Christ Tapé, Mathys Niflore, Rafik Messali, Niko Sigur, Ilyas Azizi, David Odogu, Casper Tengstedt, Guillaume Restes, Niklas Schmidt, Mathis Amougou, Santiago Hidalgo, Thomas Jørgensen, Abu Francis, Julián Vignolo, Seny Koumbassa, Alexis Vossah, Ismail Diallo, Aron Dønnum, Cristian Cásseres Jr., Jacen Russell-Rowe and Sion Oppong at Toulouse.