Taiwo Awoniyi
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Taiwo Awoniyi 2025/2026 season stats
As a left striker, Taiwo Awoniyi has appeared in 17 Premier League matches this season, totalling 481 minutes at an average rating of 6.38. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.70 | 97 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.94 | 98 |
| Shots | 15 | 2.80 | 79 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 1.50 | 96 |
| Shot accuracy | 53.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Shot conversion | 27.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 85 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.56 | 81 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 1.12 | 81 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.19 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 76 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.10 | 56 |
| Chances created | 6 | 1.12 | 61 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.37 | 84 |
Taiwo Awoniyi has taken 15 shots with 8 on target (53% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 32 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Taiwo Awoniyi has 1 assist and 6 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 80 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 75 | 14.00 | 13 |
| Accurate passes | 60 | 11.20 | 24 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.19 | 98 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 24 | 4.49 | 22 |
| Passes (final third) | 5 | 0.94 | 10 |
Taiwo Awoniyi has completed 60 of 75 passes at 80% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 13th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.37 | 10 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.94 | 6 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 37 |
| Duels won | 20 | 3.74 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 1.68 | 62 |
| Touches | 161 | 30.10 | 19 |
| Possession lost | 54 | 10.10 | 17 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.37 | 28 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.31 | 63 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.94 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 4.49 | 100 |
Taiwo Awoniyi completes 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 20 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.37 | 7 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.19 | 9 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.19 | 30 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.75 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 3.37 | 64 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Taiwo Awoniyi makes 2 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 241 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 7th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.87 | 78 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.37 | 87 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 6 | 1.12 | 98 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 41 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 3.18 | 81 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Taiwo Awoniyi has committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left striker (2 appearances), also at striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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34 yrsTaiwo Awoniyi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 26 | 435 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.03 |
 FA Cup | 5 | 326 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6.92 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.32 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 20 | 1,055 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 6.57 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 27 | 1,434 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 6.74 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 159 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 73 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 31 | 2,200 | 15 | 1 | 27 | 11 | 7.05 |
 Europa Conference League | 8 | 436 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5.07 |
 DFB Pokal | 4 | 255 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6.88 |
About Taiwo Awoniyi
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Taiwo Awoniyi has scored 4 goals and 1 assist across 17 appearances (3 starts), totalling 481 minutes. That works out to 0.7 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Taiwo Awoniyi has attempted 15 shots with 8 on target, a 53% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Taiwo Awoniyi has created 6 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). Taiwo Awoniyi has contributed 6 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Taiwo Awoniyi has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 1 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 60 from 75 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Taiwo Awoniyi has won 20 of 82 total duels.
Discipline
Taiwo Awoniyi has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 7.
About Taiwo Awoniyi
Taiwo Awoniyi is a 28-year-old forward playing for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, representing Nigeria. Taiwo Awoniyi is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 12 August 1997.
Most recent appearance
Taiwo Awoniyi's most recent match was away at AFC Bournemouth on May 20th. Nottingham Forest drew 1-1. Taiwo Awoniyi played 28 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.29.
Recent matches
- May 20th1-1 drawvsAFC Bournemouth(28 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.29)
- October 26th3-2 lossatManchester United(20 mins, rating 6.75)
- October 28th1-1 drawvsNewcastle United(73 mins, rating 6.83)
- July 6th1-3 winatChelsea(90 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.52)
- September 13th0-5 winatSunderland(2 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.97)
Teammates at Nottingham Forest
Taiwo Awoniyi currently plays alongside Eric da Silva Moreira, Morgan Gibbs-White, Nicolás Domínguez, Callum Hudson-Odoi, John Victor, Dan Ndoye, Zach Abbott, Morato, Jair Cunha, James McAtee, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Neco Williams, Matz Sels, Tyler Bindon, Murillo, Ryan Yates, Igor Jesus, Ibrahim Sangaré, Dilane Bakwa, Nicolò Savona, Ola Aina, Omari Hutchinson, Taiwo Awoniyi, Luca Netz, Omar Richards, Chris Wood and Nikola Milenković at Nottingham Forest.