Saba Lobjanidze
Georgia
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Saba Lobjanidze 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Saba Lobjanidze has appeared in 20 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 817 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.55 | 57 |
| Shots | 28 | 3.10 | 81 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 1.40 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 46.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.15 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.22 | 24 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.66 | 42 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.99 | 86 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.30 | 80 |
| Key passes | 19 | 2.10 | 86 |
| Chances created | 17 | 1.87 | 88 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.33 | 63 |
Saba Lobjanidze has taken 28 shots with 13 on target (46% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 29 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.9 expected goals (xG), 2.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 81st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Saba Lobjanidze has 3 assists and 19 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 48 minutes. Saba Lobjanidze has set up 22 shots for teammates, worth 1.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 80th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 196 | 21.60 | 35 |
| Accurate passes | 147 | 16.20 | 33 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.66 | 57 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 1.32 | 89 |
| Backward passes | 56 | 6.17 | 29 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 2.31 | 57 |
Saba Lobjanidze has completed 147 of 196 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 35th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 1.21 | 66 |
| Dribble attempts | 20 | 2.20 | 53 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 17 | 1.87 | 2 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.22 | 15 |
| Touches | 385 | 42.40 | 46 |
| Possession lost | 148 | 16.30 | 84 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.55 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.11 | 0 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.55 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 1.65 | 36 |
Saba Lobjanidze completes 11 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 17 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.44 | 12 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.11 | 6 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.44 | 58 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.22 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 2.09 | 21 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Saba Lobjanidze makes 4 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 204 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 12th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.55 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.44 | 59 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 12 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 0.66 | 0 |
| 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 |
Saba Lobjanidze has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right winger (3 appearances), also at left midfielder (2) and left winger (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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Salt Lake squad
M. Guilavogui
28 yrs#9
D. Marczuk
22 yrs#11
S. Lobjanidze
31 yrs#12
V. Olatunji
26 yrs#17
A. Piol
21 yrs#19
S. Solans
23 yrs#22
Z. Booth
22 yrs#23V. Parker
17 yrs#33A. Hezarkhani19 yrs#39O. Marquez18 yrs#40C. Cowell18 yrs#44L. Rodrigues dos Santos
24 yrs#70D. RocĂo18 yrs
D. Zagar
19 yrsJ. Shokalook23 yrs
T. Booth25 yrs
S. Spierings
30 yrs#6
D. Luna22 yrs#10
E. Eneli26 yrs#14G. Dillon23 yrs#27O. Anderson19 yrs#30L. Moisa18 yrs#34A. Riquelme18 yrs#38
N. Caliskan
26 yrs#92C. Guske19 yrs
27 yrs
26 yrs
22 yrs
28 yrs
Georgia squad
K. Kvaratskhelia25 yrs#7
G. Guliashvili24 yrs#7
G. Mikautadze25 yrs#9
B. Zivzivadze32 yrs#11S. Lobjanidze31 yrs#12
G. Tsitaishvili
25 yrs#14
G. Kvernadze23 yrs#17
Z. Davitashvili25 yrs#22
G. Kochorashvili27 yrs#8
I. Yegoian22 yrs#8
O. Kiteishvili30 yrs#10
G. Mamageishvili23 yrs#15
O. Mamageishvili23 yrs#19
A. Mekvabishvili25 yrs#23
G. Chakvetadze27 yrs#30
24 yrs
Saba Lobjanidze previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 33 | 1,939 | 0 | 5 | 41 | 17 | 6.73 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 168 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 35 | 2,922 | 10 | 3 | 51 | 21 | 7.28 |
 Euro Qualification | 4 | 157 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 12 | 648 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 31 | 2,198 | 3 | 6 | 35 | 14 | 6.89 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 275 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lig | 37 | 2,449 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 21 | 6.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 6 | 493 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6.58 |
About Saba Lobjanidze
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Saba Lobjanidze has scored 2 goals and 3 assists across 20 appearances (8 starts), totalling 817 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Saba Lobjanidze has attempted 28 shots with 13 on target, a 46% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.93 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Saba Lobjanidze has created 17 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 11 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (55% success rate). Saba Lobjanidze has contributed 19 key passes and 71 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Saba Lobjanidze has registered 4 tackles (1 won), 4 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 147 from 196 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Saba Lobjanidze has won 17 of 42 total duels.
Discipline
Saba Lobjanidze has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 1.
About Saba Lobjanidze
Saba Lobjanidze is a 31-year-old forward playing for Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer, representing Georgia. Saba Lobjanidze is right-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 18 December 1994.
Most recent appearance
Saba Lobjanidze's most recent match was away at Colorado Rapids on February 27th. Real Salt Lake lost 1-0. Saba Lobjanidze played 9 minutes with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- February 27th1-0 lossatColorado Rapids(9 mins, rating 6.45)
- October 7th2-1 lossatOrlando City(29 mins, rating 6.4)
- October 12th3-4 lossvsDallas(44 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.99)
- October 28th1-1 drawvsMinnesota United(30 mins, rating 6.52)
- May 19th1-1 drawatSt. Louis City(44 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.52)
Next fixture
Saba Lobjanidze and Real Salt Lake are next in action on April 28th against Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC match preview.
Teammates at Real Salt Lake
Saba Lobjanidze currently plays alongside Diego RocĂo, Dusan Zagar, Zach Booth, Owen Anderson, Noel Caliskan, Jason Shokalook, Antonio Riquelme, Sergi Solans, Stijn Spierings, Lukas Engel, Gio Villa, Dominik Marczuk, Colin Guske, Taylor Booth, Kobi Henry, Omar Marquez, Griffin Dillon, Morgan Guilavogui, Mason Stajduhar, Victor Olatunji, Justen Glad, Juan Jose Arias, Aiden Hezarkhani, DeAndre Yedlin, Saba Lobjanidze, Chance Cowell, Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos, Ariath Piol, Sam Junqua, Van Parker, Luca Moisa, Max Kerkvliet, Emeka Eneli, Philip Quinton, Rafael Cabral, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Diego Luna, Luis Rivera and Alexandros Katranis at Real Salt Lake.