Johnbosco Samuel Kalu
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Johnbosco Samuel Kalu 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has appeared in 33 Ligat ha'Al matches this season, totalling 2,444 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligat ha'Al | 33 | 2,444 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 45 | 6.70 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 348 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.63 |
| Total | 37 | 2,792 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 45 | 6.69 |
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 81 shots with 27 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 30 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has 4 assists and 23 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 116 minutes. 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 393 of 540 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . 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 | 1057 | 38.90 | 47 |
| Possession lost | 358 | 13.18 | 55 |
| 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 33 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 143 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 45 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. 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 42 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10.5 fouls.
Positions played
Ligat ha'AlMainly left winger (17 appearances), also at striker (7) and left midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligat ha'Al, Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has scored 8 goals and 4 assists across 33 appearances (27 starts), totalling 2444 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has attempted 81 shots with 27 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has created 21 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 33 successful dribbles from 83 attempts (40% success rate). Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has contributed 23 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has registered 45 tackles (31 won), 6 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 393 from 540 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has won 143 of 336 total duels.
Discipline
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 42 fouls and winning 43.
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 -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 Hapoel Tel Aviv on December 27th. Beitar Jerusalem drew 1-1. Johnbosco Samuel Kalu played 34 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- December 27th1-1 drawvsHapoel Tel Aviv(34 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 0)
- December 24th0-0 drawatHapoel Petah Tikva(74 mins, rating 6.65)
- October 7th1-2 winatMaccabi Tel Aviv(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- October 25th1-1 drawvsHapoel Be'er Sheva(90 mins, rating 6.31)
- August 8th3-0 lossatMaccabi Haifa(72 mins, rating 6.79)
Next fixture
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu and Beitar Jerusalem are next in action on October 29th against AEK Larnaca in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the AEK Larnaca vs Beitar Jerusalem match preview.
Teammates at Beitar Jerusalem
Johnbosco Samuel Kalu currently plays alongside Yuval Shalev, Amit Korenfein, Adi Yona, Nevo Shedo, Roey Elimelech, Dvir Nir, Degats Worko, Nana Antwi, Gil Cohen, Yarden Shua, Luka Gadrani, Liel Deri, Miguel Silva, Ziv Ben Shimol, Aílson Tavares, Johnbosco Samuel Kalu, Yarden Cohen, Ori Dahan, Ofir Godosi, Alon Ben Ami, Nadav Markovitch, Yan Yusupov, Sagi Israeli, Eugene Ansah, Tomer Yosefi, Shon Weissman, Noam Muche, Ravid Abergil, Yehonatan Ozer, Omer Atzili, Boris Enow, Brayan Carabalí and Timothy Muzie at Beitar Jerusalem.