Gaël Kakuta
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Match-by-match stats
Gaël Kakuta 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Gaël Kakuta has appeared in 12 Super League matches this season, totalling 472 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. Lig | 19 | 1,521 | 8 | 3 | 25 | 21 | 7.04 |
 Super League | 12 | 472 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 6.70 |
| Total | 31 | 1,993 | 9 | 5 | 36 | 30 | 6.91 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 36 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.57 | 77 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.90 | 43 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.40 | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 80 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.19 | 29 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 1.33 | 84 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.19 | 11 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.40 | 93 |
| Key passes | 11 | 2.10 | 87 |
| Chances created | 7 | 1.33 | 83 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.38 | 81 |
Gaël Kakuta has taken 10 shots with 2 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 47 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Gaël Kakuta has 2 assists and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 67 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 162 | 30.90 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 129 | 24.60 | 86 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.38 | 34 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.38 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 44 | 8.39 | 84 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 4.00 | 89 |
Gaël Kakuta has completed 129 of 162 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 2.29 | 94 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 4.00 | 91 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 33 | 6.29 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 1.14 | 46 |
| Touches | 291 | 55.50 | 87 |
| Possession lost | 107 | 20.40 | 97 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.57 | 56 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.14 | 22 |
| Dispossessed | 29 | 5.53 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gaël Kakuta completes 12 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 33 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 1.72 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.14 | 87 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.38 | 58 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.38 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 24 | 4.58 | 86 |
| 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 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Gaël Kakuta makes 9 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.57 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.57 | 59 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 1.72 | 7 |
| 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 |
Gaël Kakuta has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Super LeagueMainly striker (3 appearances), also at right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Gaël Kakuta previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 125 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Persian Gulf Pro League | 10 | 637 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1. Lig | 8 | 346 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 7.21 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 268 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7.14 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 218 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 22 | 1,680 | 6 | 2 | 30 | 42 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 21 | 1,650 | 4 | 2 | 38 | 23 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 29 | 1,684 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 22 | 6.96 |
About Gaël Kakuta
Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Super League, Gaël Kakuta has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 12 appearances (4 starts), totalling 472 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Gaël Kakuta has attempted 10 shots with 2 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gaël Kakuta has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 12 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (57% success rate). Gaël Kakuta has contributed 11 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gaël Kakuta has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 2 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 129 from 162 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Gaël Kakuta has won 33 of 87 total duels.
Discipline
Gaël Kakuta has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 6.
About Gaël Kakuta
Gaël Kakuta is a 35-year-old midfielder playing for Larissa in the Super League, representing DR Congo. Gaël Kakuta is left-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 21 June 1991.
Most recent appearance
Gaël Kakuta's most recent match was away at Chile on April 20th. Larissa lost 1-2. Gaël Kakuta played 32 minutes with a match rating of 6.32.
Recent matches
Teammates at Larissa
Gaël Kakuta currently plays alongside Yvann Maçon, Gaël Kakuta, Dylan Batubinsika, Savvas Mourgos, Nikolaos Melissas, Giannis Pasas, Theocharis Iliadis, Pione Sisto, Erick Ferigra, Athanasios Papageorgiou, Theodoros Venetikidis, Ahmed Ouattara Kossonou, Konstantinos Grozos, Epaminondas Pantelakis, Vasilios Sourlis, Davíd Kristján Ólafsson, Thierry Moutinho, Dimitrios Diminikos, Lazar Rosić, Ángelo Sagal, Luca Andrada, Paschalis Staikos, Zisis Chatzistravos and Jani Atanasov at Larissa.