Johnbosco Samuel Kalu
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J. Samuel Kalu
Beitar JerusalemForwardJohnbosco Samuel Kalu 2026/2027 season stats
As a left winger, Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has appeared in 1 Ligat ha'Al match this season, totalling 61 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligat ha'Al attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 170 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6.76 |
 Ligat ha'Al | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.92 |
| Total | 5 | 231 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6.79 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 0.30 | 63 |
| Goal involvements | 12 | 0.44 | 60 |
| Shots | 81 | 3.00 | 78 |
| Shots on target | 27 | 1.00 | 63 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.30 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances missed | 11 | 0.41 | 73 |
| Shots off target | 31 | 1.14 | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 24 | 0.88 | 76 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 51 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.10 | 42 |
| Key passes | 23 | 0.80 | 30 |
| Chances created | 21 | 0.77 | 32 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.22 | 49 |
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 31 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 78th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 31 minutes. Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 42nd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 540 | 19.90 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 393 | 14.50 | 40 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 0.26 | 15 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.07 | 25 |
| Backward passes | 120 | 4.42 | 25 |
| Passes (final third) | 48 | 1.77 | 38 |
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has completed 9 of 12 passes at 75% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 33 | 1.22 | 68 |
| Dribble attempts | 83 | 3.06 | 75 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 143 | 5.27 | 63 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 0.66 | 34 |
| Touches | 1059 | 39.00 | 48 |
| Possession lost | 358 | 13.18 | 54 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 0.70 | 52 |
| Fouls won | 43 | 1.58 | 56 |
| Dispossessed | 39 | 1.44 | 66 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu completes 1 dribbles and wins 8 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (34th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 45 | 1.66 | 79 |
| Tackles won | 31 | 1.14 | 86 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.22 | 34 |
| Clearances | 14 | 0.52 | 42 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 81 | 2.98 | 51 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu makes 0 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 42 | 1.55 | 49 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.15 | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 21 | 0.77 | 86 |
| Fouls per card | 10.50 | n/a | 83 |
| Foul involvements | 85 | 3.13 | 51 |
| 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 |
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligat ha'AlMainly left winger (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat ha'Al | 33 | 2,444 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 45 | 6.70 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 348 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 13 | 785 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 6.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 22 | 1,458 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 27 | 7.11 |
About Johnbosco Samuel Kalu
Ligat ha'Al 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligat ha'Al, Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has featured across 1 appearances (1 starts), totalling 61 minutes. Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 1 successful dribbles from 0 attempts (0% success rate). Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 9 from 12 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has won 8 of 10 total duels.
Discipline
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 4.
About Johnbosco Samuel Kalu
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu is a 28-year-old forward playing for Beitar Jerusalem in the Ligat ha'Al, representing Nigeria. Johnbosco Samuel Kalu is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 10 December 1997.
Most recent appearance
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu's most recent match was away at Maccabi Netanya on March 31st. Beitar Jerusalem lost 1-4. Johnbosco Samuel Kalu played 61 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.92.
Recent matches
- March 31st1-4 lossvsMaccabi Netanya(61 mins, rating 6.92)
- July 20th1-2 winatAustria Wien(66 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.45)
- April 10th1-2 lossvsAustria Wien(25 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.62)
- February 9th2-3 lossvsAEK Larnaca(46 mins, rating 6.46)
- October 29th0-1 winatAEK Larnaca(33 mins, rating 6.5)
Next fixture
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu and Beitar Jerusalem are next in action on November 9th against Bnei Sakhnin in the Ligat ha'Al. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bnei Sakhnin vs Beitar Jerusalem match preview.
Teammates at Beitar Jerusalem
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu currently plays alongside Tomer Yosefi, Degats Worko, Boris Enow, Johnbosco Samuel Kalu, Yehonatan Ozer, Amit Korenfein, Brayan Carabalí, Shon Weissman, Omer Atzili, Adi Yona, Ravid Abergil, Yarden Cohen, Yuval Shalev, Luka Gadrani, Ziv Ben Shimol, Noam Muche, Liel Deri, Timothy Muzie, Roey Elimelech, Miguel Silva, Dvir Nir, Yan Yusupov, Eugene Ansah, Yarden Shua, Nana Antwi, Gil Cohen and Nevo Shedo at Beitar Jerusalem.