Ali Kabacalman
SwitzerlandPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Ali Kabacalman 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Ali Kabacalman has appeared in 37 Super League matches this season, totalling 3,052 minutes at an average rating of 7.03. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 37 | 3,052 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 64 | 7.03 |
 Super League Play-offs | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.88 |
| Total | 38 | 3,137 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 65 | 7.03 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 44 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.15 | 38 |
| Shots | 23 | 0.70 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.30 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 39.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 59 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.06 | 45 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.21 | 13 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.21 | 18 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 54 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 50 |
| Key passes | 31 | 0.90 | 30 |
| Chances created | 17 | 0.50 | 31 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.09 | 32 |
Ali Kabacalman has taken 23 shots with 9 on target (39% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 133 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 20th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ali Kabacalman has 2 assists and 31 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 180 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 50th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 2237 | 66.00 | 98 |
| Accurate passes | 2011 | 59.30 | 99 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Long balls won | 137 | 4.04 | 97 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.15 | 23 |
| Backward passes | 331 | 9.76 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 271 | 7.99 | 91 |
Ali Kabacalman has completed 2011 of 2237 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.47 | 22 |
| Dribble attempts | 27 | 0.80 | 19 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 74 |
| Duels won | 124 | 3.66 | 13 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 0.44 | 15 |
| Touches | 2658 | 78.40 | 97 |
| Possession lost | 300 | 8.85 | 13 |
| Dribbled past | 37 | 1.09 | 84 |
| Fouls won | 30 | 0.88 | 21 |
| Dispossessed | 20 | 0.59 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ali Kabacalman completes 16 dribbles at a 59% success rate and wins 124 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 64 | 1.89 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 30 | 0.88 | 25 |
| Interceptions | 40 | 1.18 | 77 |
| Clearances | 50 | 1.47 | 54 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 187 | 5.51 | 78 |
| 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 | 33 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Ali Kabacalman makes 64 tackles and 40 interceptions , adding 50 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 48 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 0.62 | 5 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.21 | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.03 | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 51 | 1.50 | 4 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 2 | 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 |
Ali Kabacalman has committed 21 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Super LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (21 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (8) and central midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ali Kabacalman previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 37 | 3,067 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 77 | 7.10 |
About Ali Kabacalman
Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Super League, Ali Kabacalman has scored 3 goals and 2 assists across 37 appearances (37 starts), totalling 3052 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Ali Kabacalman has attempted 23 shots with 9 on target, a 39% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ali Kabacalman has created 17 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 16 successful dribbles from 27 attempts (59% success rate). Ali Kabacalman has contributed 31 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ali Kabacalman has registered 64 tackles (30 won), 40 interceptions, and 50 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 2011 from 2237 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Ali Kabacalman has won 124 of 224 total duels.
Discipline
Ali Kabacalman has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 30.
About Ali Kabacalman
Ali Kabacalman is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Sion in the Super League, representing Switzerland. Ali Kabacalman is right-footed and wears the number 88 shirt. Born on 27 September 1995.
Most recent appearance
Ali Kabacalman's most recent match was away at Young Boys on February 28th. Sion drew 3-3. Ali Kabacalman played 58 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.97.
Recent matches
- February 28th3-3 drawatYoung Boys(58 mins, rating 6.97)
- December 12th2-2 drawvsLugano(81 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.33)
- December 30th2-0 winvsThun(90 mins, rating 7.16)
- July 19th0-3 winatSt. Gallen(87 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.64)
- May 19th0-2 winatBasel(85 mins, rating 6.96)
Next fixture
Ali Kabacalman and Sion are next in action on November 19th against BATE in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the BATE vs Sion match preview.
Teammates at Sion
Ali Kabacalman currently plays alongside Ryan Kessler, Simon Caillet, Adrien Llukes, Josias Lukembila, Marquinhos Cipriano, Dinis Rodrigues, Jan Kronig, Rayan Stoll, Nevio Biner, Théo Berdayes, Donat Rrudhani, Burak Alili, Ilyas Chouaref, Francesco Ruberto, Franck Surdez, Noé Sow, Kreshnik Hajrizi, Nias Hefti, Baltazar, Gabriele Mulazzi, Gilles Richard, Timothy Fayulu, Altin Shala, Numa Lavanchy, Benjamin Kololli, Liam Chipperfield, Ali Kabacalman, Anthony Racioppi, Winsley Boteli and Rilind Nivokazi at Sion.