Obinna Nwobodo
Nigeria
Bet365Match-by-match stats
Obinna Nwobodo 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Obinna Nwobodo has appeared in 17 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 801 minutes at an average rating of 5.51. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.11 | 32 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.90 | 39 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 13.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.34 | 36 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.45 | 67 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 50 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.60 | 15 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.56 | 30 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 10 |
Obinna Nwobodo has taken 8 shots with 1 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 100 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 39th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Obinna Nwobodo has 1 assist and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 160 minutes. Obinna Nwobodo has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). 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 | 397 | 44.60 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 329 | 37.00 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 1.12 | 24 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.22 | 46 |
| Backward passes | 46 | 5.17 | 8 |
| Passes (final third) | 51 | 5.73 | 48 |
Obinna Nwobodo has completed 329 of 397 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.22 | 10 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.56 | 14 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 31 |
| Duels won | 52 | 5.84 | 85 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.79 | 66 |
| Touches | 533 | 59.90 | 40 |
| Possession lost | 96 | 10.79 | 46 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.90 | 66 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.67 | 15 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.34 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 1.01 | 44 |
Obinna Nwobodo completes 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 52 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 37 | 4.16 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 22 | 2.47 | 97 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.24 | 71 |
| Clearances | 20 | 2.25 | 93 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 57 | 6.40 | 90 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Obinna Nwobodo makes 37 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 22 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 23 | 2.58 | 97 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.67 | 99 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.11 | 64 |
| Fouls per card | 3.83 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 29 | 3.26 | 77 |
| 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 |
Obinna Nwobodo has committed 23 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.8 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left central midfielder (6 appearances), also at central midfielder (2) and right central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 18 | 913 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 6.41 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,737 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 75 | 7.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,783 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 93 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 26 | 2,245 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 90 | 6.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 29 | 2,505 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 105 | 6.72 |
About Obinna Nwobodo
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Obinna Nwobodo has scored 1 assist across 17 appearances (10 starts), totalling 801 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Obinna Nwobodo has attempted 8 shots with 1 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.34 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Obinna Nwobodo has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). Obinna Nwobodo has contributed 5 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Obinna Nwobodo has registered 37 tackles (22 won), 11 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 329 from 397 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Obinna Nwobodo has won 52 of 92 total duels.
Discipline
Obinna Nwobodo has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 6.
About Obinna Nwobodo
Obinna Nwobodo is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer, representing Nigeria. Obinna Nwobodo is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 29 November 1996.
Most recent appearance
Obinna Nwobodo's most recent match was away at Nashville SC on January 16th. Cincinnati lost 4-0. Obinna Nwobodo played 46 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
- January 16th4-0 lossatNashville SC(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.43)
- October 7th1-1 drawvsSeattle Sounders(1 mins, rating 0)
- July 21st2-1 winvsNew York City(72 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.78)
- August 6th1-1 drawatOrlando City(46 mins, rating 6.43)
- July 11th4-2 winvsSJ Earthquakes(89 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.31)
Next fixture
Obinna Nwobodo and Cincinnati are next in action on February 4th against DC United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cincinnati vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at Cincinnati
Obinna Nwobodo currently plays alongside Samuel Gidi, Evan Louro, Roman Celentano, Obinna Nwobodo, David Doudera, Julián Malatini, Ayoub Jabbari, Bryan Ramírez, Ayoub Lajhar, Ademar Chávez, Kévin Denkey, Ender Echenique, Miles Robinson, Kristian Fletcher, Tom Barlow, Gerardo Valenzuela, Nick Hagglund, Teenage Hadebe, A. Chirilă, Ștefan Chirilă, Kyle Smith, Stiven Jimenez, Tah Anunga, Fabian Mrozek, Alvas Powell, Pavel Bucha, Evander, Matt Miazga and Kenji Mboma Dem at Cincinnati.