Issa Diop stats
Morocco
Match-by-match stats
I. Diop
IpswichDefender
I. Diop vs Nottm Forest
4 games played, 2 more on the benchIssa Diop's next match is on Friday at 20:00 against Nottm Forest. See how Issa Diop did in earlier matches against Nottm Forest.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Sep 16, 2022 |
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Friday 20:00Fri 20:00Before the next match
Ipswich v Nottm Forest, FridayWhat Nottm Forest allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Nottm Forest in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premier League.
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Odds OutliersIssa Diop 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Issa Diop has appeared in 7 Premier League matches this season, totalling 630 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 Premier League defenders.
Attacking stats
Issa Diop has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 315 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 25th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Issa Diop has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 315 minutes. Issa Diop has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Issa Diop has completed 333 of 364 passes at 91% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 70th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Issa Diop completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 20 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
Issa Diop makes 8 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 79 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 29th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Issa Diop has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right center back (6 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Ipswich squad
A. Fatawu Issahaku
22 yrs#7
S. Walle Egeli
20 yrs#8
Z. Flemming
28 yrs#9
J. Philogene
24 yrs#11
Emersonn
22 yrs#19
K. McAteer24 yrs#20
C. Akpom31 yrs#29
D. Maeda
28 yrs#38
J. Clarke25 yrs#47
A. Matusiwa28 yrs#5
J. Enciso
22 yrs#10
Florentino
27 yrs#12
J. Taylor28 yrs#14
S. Lukić
30 yrs#23
E. Palacios
28 yrs#25
M. Núñez
26 yrs#32
A. Mehmeti
25 yrs#33
29 yrs
27 yrs
Morocco squad
A. Ezzalzouli24 yrs#10
I. Akhomach22 yrs#11
Y. Zabiri21 yrs#21
T. Bentayeb24 yrs#21
B. Díaz27 yrs#21
G. Yassine20 yrs#80
S. Rahimi30 yrs
B. El Khannouss22 yrs#11
N. El Aynaoui25 yrs#21
A. Ounahi26 yrs#21
S. El-Faouzi24 yrs#23
O. Targhalline24 yrs#28
S. El Mourabet21 yrs#29
A. Bouaddi19 yrs#32
I. Saibari25 yrs#34
A. Ouazane17 yrs#68
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 5 | 477 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.93 |
 Friendly International | 5 | 400 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.86 |
2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.83 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 13 | 813 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5.62 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.04 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.69 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 21 | 1,335 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 6.49 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.10 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.14 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 18 | 1,426 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 6.92 |
| Carabao Cup | 5 | 423 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7.12 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.94 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 25 | 2,009 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 6.84 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7.14 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.73 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 13 | 970 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6.18 |
 Europa League | 7 | 541 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6.31 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 226 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.18 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7.58 |
About Issa Diop
Premier League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premier League, Issa Diop has featured across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. Issa Diop has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.10 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Issa Diop has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Issa Diop has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Issa Diop has registered 8 tackles (4 won), 15 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 333 from 364 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Issa Diop has won 20 of 32 total duels.
Discipline
Issa Diop has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 1.
About Issa Diop
Issa Diop is a 29-year-old defender playing for Ipswich Town in the Premier League, representing Morocco. Issa Diop is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 9 January 1997.
Most recent appearance
Issa Diop's most recent match was away at Manchester City on January 2nd. Ipswich lost 3-2. Issa Diop played 90 minutes, registering 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.64.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Issa Diop and Ipswich Town are next in action on September 28th against Blackburn Rovers in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Blackburn Rovers vs Ipswich Town match preview.
Teammates at Ipswich Town
Issa Diop currently plays alongside Jaden Philogene, Zian Flemming, Florentino, Alex Palmer, Anis Mehmeti, Christian Walton, Julio Enciso, Kjell Scherpen, Abdoul Ouattara, David Button, Jack Clarke, Emersonn, Jacob Greaves, Darnell Furlong, Azor Matusiwa, Marcelino Núñez, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Sindre Walle Egeli, Daizen Maeda, Kasey McAteer, Dara O'Shea, Leif Davis, Jack Taylor, Cédric Kipré, Exequiel Palacios, Saša Lukić, Issa Diop and Chuba Akpom at Ipswich Town.