Artem Smolyakov
Ukraine
Match-by-match stats
A. Smolyakov
Metalist 1925 KharkivDefenderArtem Smolyakov 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Artem Smolyakov has appeared in 4 Premier League matches this season, totalling 282 minutes at an average rating of 6.40. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.60 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 64 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 45 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.32 | 80 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.00 | 84 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Artem Smolyakov has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 141 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Artem Smolyakov has 0 assists and 3 key passes . Artem Smolyakov has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 49th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 108 | 34.50 | 27 |
| Accurate passes | 98 | 31.30 | 38 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.28 | 22 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.64 | 76 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Artem Smolyakov has completed 98 of 108 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 27th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.64 | 69 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 8 | 2.55 | 10 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.64 | 18 |
| Touches | 139 | 44.40 | 16 |
| Possession lost | 17 | 5.43 | 3 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.32 | 35 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.64 | 95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Artem Smolyakov completes 0 dribbles and wins 8 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.96 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.32 | 82 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Artem Smolyakov makes 0 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 32nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.32 | 20 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.64 | 99 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.50 | n/a | 54 |
| Foul involvements | 2 | 0.64 | 16 |
| 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 |
Artem Smolyakov has committed 1 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 0.5 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left back (1 appearance), also at left midfielder (1) and left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Artem Smolyakov previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 5 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 1,186 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 20 | 6.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 17 | 1,239 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.44 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 28 | 2,091 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Premier League - Playoffs | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 21 | 1,708 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 5.41 |
About Artem Smolyakov
Premier League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premier League, Artem Smolyakov has featured across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 282 minutes. Artem Smolyakov has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.04 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Artem Smolyakov has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Artem Smolyakov has contributed 3 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Artem Smolyakov has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 98 from 108 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Artem Smolyakov has won 8 of 18 total duels.
Discipline
Artem Smolyakov has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 1.
About Artem Smolyakov
Artem Smolyakov is a 23-year-old defender playing for Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in the Premier League, representing Ukraine. Artem Smolyakov is left-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 29 May 2003.
Most recent appearance
Artem Smolyakov's most recent match was away at Zorya Luhansk on November 12th. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv won 0-3. Artem Smolyakov played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- November 12th0-3 winatZorya Luhansk(90 mins, rating 6.5)
- January 29th0-1 lossvsShakhtar Donetsk(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.45)
- August 26th3-1 lossatPolissya Zhytomyr(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.16)
- January 4th1-0 winvsVeres(12 mins, rating 6.5)
- July 21st1-0 winvsSeattle Sounders(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Artem Smolyakov and Metalist 1925 Kharkiv are next in action on February 7th against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk match preview.
Teammates at Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Artem Smolyakov currently plays alongside Yevgen Pavlyuk, Oleksandr Yatsyk, Oleksiy Sydorov, Volodymyr Salyuk, Igor Kogut, Baton Zabergja, Ivan Kalyuzhnyi, Denys Antyukh, Valeriy Dubko, I. Krupskyi, Oleksandr Martynyuk, Georgiy Yermakov, Denys Nagnoynyi, Danylo Varakuta, Artem Smolyakov, Peter Mandela Itodo, Cauan Matteo Baptistella, Yaroslav Protsenko, Sebastian Castillo, Artem Shabanov, Ramik Gadzhyev, Nicolás Arévalo, Matviy Panchenko, Ermir Rashica, Carlos Paraco and Rafael Profini at Metalist 1925 Kharkiv.