Rafik Messali
France
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Rafik Messali 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Rafik Messali has appeared in 3 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 129 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.70 | 63 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.70 | 70 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.70 | 97 |
Rafik Messali has 0 assists and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 129 minutes. Rafik Messali has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 43rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 82 | 57.20 | 70 |
| Accurate passes | 69 | 48.10 | 63 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 2.09 | 57 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Backward passes | 18 | 12.56 | 97 |
| Passes (final third) | 6 | 4.19 | 57 |
Rafik Messali has completed 69 of 82 passes at 84% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 70th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.70 | 50 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 8 | 5.58 | 83 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 1.40 | 50 |
| Touches | 125 | 87.20 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 27 | 18.84 | 90 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.40 | 97 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 2.09 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.40 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rafik Messali completes 0 dribbles and wins 8 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 2.09 | 83 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 1.40 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 4.19 | 97 |
| Clearances | 3 | 2.09 | 17 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 9.07 | 97 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.70 | 97 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rafik Messali makes 3 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 83rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 2.09 | 97 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 4.19 | 97 |
| 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 |
Rafik Messali has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly right back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Rafik Messali previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 3 appearances (1 starts), totalling 129 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafik Messali has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Rafik Messali has contributed 1 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafik Messali has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 6 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 69 from 82 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Rafik Messali has won 8 of 19 total duels.
Discipline
Rafik Messali has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 3.
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 LOSC Lille on January 29th. Toulouse lost 0-1. Rafik Messali played 66 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.12.
Recent matches
- January 29th0-1 lossvsLOSC Lille(66 mins, rating 7.12)
- May 22nd2-2 drawatBrest(44 mins, rating 6.59)
- March 23rd0-2 lossvsOlympique Lyonnais(19 mins, rating 6.33)
- December 14th2-1 lossatLe Havre(30 mins, rating 7.02)
- January 16th1-0 lossatAngers SCO(81 mins, rating 6.76)
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 Rasmus Nicolaisen, Mathis Amougou, Thomas Jørgensen, Ilyas Azizi, Aymen Amaaouch, Niko Sigur, Casper Tengstedt, Mathys Niflore, Guillaume Restes, Santiago Hidalgo, Julián Vignolo, Rafik Messali, Abu Francis, David Odogu, Mark McKenzie, Niklas Schmidt, Seny Koumbassa, Alexis Vossah, Ismail Diallo, Christ Tapé, Aron Dønnum, Cristian Cásseres Jr., Jacen Russell-Rowe and Sion Oppong at Toulouse.