Vital Nsimba
Angola
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Vital Nsimba 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Vital Nsimba has appeared in 5 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 443 minutes at an average rating of 7.19. 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 | 42 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.20 | 70 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 42 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 88 |
| Key passes | 8 | 1.60 | 95 |
| Chances created | 8 | 1.63 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.20 | 77 |
Vital Nsimba has 1 assist and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 55 minutes. Vital Nsimba has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 88th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 257 | 52.20 | 48 |
| Accurate passes | 209 | 42.50 | 39 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 2.64 | 38 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 1.63 | 96 |
| Backward passes | 34 | 6.91 | 75 |
| Passes (final third) | 41 | 8.33 | 60 |
Vital Nsimba has completed 209 of 257 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.81 | 90 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 1.22 | 80 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 72 |
| Duels won | 24 | 4.88 | 59 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.61 | 9 |
| Touches | 376 | 76.40 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 80 | 16.25 | 78 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.41 | 54 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.22 | 61 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.41 | 76 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 1.42 | 60 |
Vital Nsimba completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 24 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (9th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 2.23 | 75 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.02 | 57 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.63 | 70 |
| Clearances | 13 | 2.64 | 30 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 5.28 | 88 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Vital Nsimba makes 11 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 75th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.61 | 18 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 1.83 | 33 |
| 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 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly left back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Vital Nsimba previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 16 | 824 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 14 | 5.08 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Vital Nsimba has scored 1 assist across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 443 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Vital Nsimba has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Vital Nsimba has contributed 8 key passes and 26 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Vital Nsimba has registered 11 tackles (5 won), 8 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 209 from 257 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Vital Nsimba has won 24 of 35 total duels.
Discipline
Vital Nsimba has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 6.
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 and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 8 July 1993.
Most recent appearance
Vital Nsimba's most recent match was away at Dunkerque on September 24th. Clermont drew 1-1. Vital Nsimba played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 4 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.91.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Vital Nsimba and Clermont are next in action on November 23rd against Boulogne in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Clermont vs Boulogne match preview.
Teammates at Clermont
Vital Nsimba currently plays alongside Julien Astic, Maïdine Douane, Mohamed-Amine Bouchenna, Andy Pelmard, Arthur Saintorens, Ethan Kena Kabeya, Christ Okou, Théo Guivarch, Ousmane Diop, El Hadj Koné, Ivan M'Bahia, Ibrahim Coulibaly, Yuliwes Bellache, Massamba N'Diaye, Luís Semedo, Vital Nsimba, Yoann Salmier, Allan Ackra, Florian Bianchini, Junior Sambia, Jean Grillot, Abdellah Baallal, Enzo Cantero, Adrien Hunou, Matys Donavin, Kenji-Van Boto and Rominigue Kouamé at Clermont.