Vital Nsimba
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Match-by-match stats
Vital Nsimba 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Vital Nsimba has appeared in 16 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 824 minutes at an average rating of 5.08. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.30 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 42 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.22 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.11 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.11 | 98 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 22 | 2.40 | 99 |
| Chances created | 18 | 1.97 | 99 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.11 | 65 |
Vital Nsimba has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 275 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Vital Nsimba has 0 assists and 22 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 46 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 367 | 40.10 | 39 |
| Accurate passes | 287 | 31.30 | 35 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 1.53 | 26 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 24 | 2.62 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 46 | 5.02 | 53 |
| Passes (final third) | 70 | 7.65 | 74 |
Vital Nsimba has completed 287 of 367 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 24 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 1.09 | 93 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 1.53 | 79 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 83 |
| Duels won | 37 | 4.04 | 35 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.44 | 8 |
| Touches | 604 | 66.00 | 51 |
| Possession lost | 154 | 16.82 | 88 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.55 | 62 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 1.09 | 60 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.66 | 79 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Vital Nsimba completes 10 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 37 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 1.53 | 47 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.66 | 17 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.20 | 57 |
| Clearances | 10 | 1.09 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 38 | 4.15 | 66 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.11 | 91 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Vital Nsimba makes 14 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 47th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.66 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.11 | 29 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 61 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 1.75 | 27 |
| 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 |
Vital Nsimba has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly left back (5 appearances), also at left wing back (3).
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Vital Nsimba previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligat ha'Al | 16 | 775 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 17 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 26 | 2,023 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 54 | 7.21 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 30 | 2,692 | 1 | 6 | 64 | 68 | 7.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 34 | 2,790 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 66 | 6.95 |
About Vital Nsimba
Ligue 2 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Vital Nsimba has featured across 16 appearances (8 starts), totalling 824 minutes. Vital Nsimba has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Vital Nsimba has created 18 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (71% success rate). Vital Nsimba has contributed 22 key passes and 75 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Vital Nsimba has registered 14 tackles (6 won), 11 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 287 from 367 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Vital Nsimba has won 37 of 64 total duels.
Discipline
Vital Nsimba has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 10.
About Vital Nsimba
Vital Nsimba is a 33-year-old defender playing for Clermont in the Ligue 2, representing Angola. Vital Nsimba is left-footed. Born on 8 July 1993.
Most recent appearance
Vital Nsimba's most recent match was away at Guingamp on August 29th. Clermont won 1-0. Vital Nsimba played 23 minutes with a match rating of 6.31.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Vital Nsimba and Clermont are next in action on November 21st against Reims in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Clermont vs Reims match preview.
Teammates at Clermont
Vital Nsimba currently plays alongside Ivan M'Bahia, Mohamed-Amine Bouchenna, Ousmane Diop, Ibrahim Coulibaly, Enzo Cantero, Maïdine Douane, Andy Pelmard, Yuliwes Bellache, Cheick Oumar Konaté, Théo Guivarch, Adrien Hunou, Yoann Salmier, El Hadj Koné, Allan Ackra, Matys Donavin, Kenji-Van Boto, Julien Astic, Abdellah Baallal, Vital Nsimba and Massamba N'Diaye at Clermont.