Emeka Eneli
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Emeka Eneli 2025 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Emeka Eneli has appeared in 29 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,845 minutes at an average rating of 6.48. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 29 | 1,845 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 42 | 6.48 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 115 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6.94 |
| Total | 31 | 1,960 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 45 | 6.51 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 20 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.40 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 18 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.15 | 15 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.20 | 31 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 19 |
| Key passes | 22 | 1.10 | 56 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.24 | 17 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 36 |
Emeka Eneli has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 205 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 12th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Emeka Eneli has 1 assist and 22 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 369 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 986 | 48.10 | 52 |
| Accurate passes | 885 | 43.20 | 58 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 25 | 1.22 | 26 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.10 | 32 |
| Backward passes | 148 | 7.22 | 30 |
| Passes (final third) | 106 | 5.17 | 34 |
Emeka Eneli has completed 885 of 986 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 26 | 1.27 | 86 |
| Dribble attempts | 43 | 2.10 | 76 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 75 |
| Duels won | 133 | 6.49 | 94 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.63 | 55 |
| Touches | 1337 | 65.20 | 58 |
| Possession lost | 186 | 9.07 | 24 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 0.93 | 65 |
| Fouls won | 57 | 2.78 | 96 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.73 | 30 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 1.17 | 72 |
Emeka Eneli completes 26 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 133 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 42 | 2.05 | 62 |
| Tackles won | 25 | 1.22 | 61 |
| Interceptions | 25 | 1.22 | 69 |
| Clearances | 24 | 1.17 | 61 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 134 | 6.54 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Emeka Eneli makes 42 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 62nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 27 | 1.32 | 46 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.15 | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 81 |
| Foul involvements | 84 | 4.10 | 93 |
| 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 |
Emeka Eneli has committed 27 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right defensive midfielder (9 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (6) and right central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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36 yrsEmeka Eneli previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 35 | 2,851 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 59 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 23 | 1,523 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 27 | 6.24 |
About Emeka Eneli
Major League Soccer 2025 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Emeka Eneli has scored 1 assist across 29 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1845 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Emeka Eneli has attempted 9 shots with 2 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Emeka Eneli has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 26 successful dribbles from 43 attempts (60% success rate). Emeka Eneli has contributed 22 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Emeka Eneli has registered 42 tackles (25 won), 25 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 885 from 986 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Emeka Eneli has won 133 of 220 total duels.
Discipline
Emeka Eneli has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 57.
About Emeka Eneli
Emeka Eneli is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Emeka Eneli is -footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 18 October 1999.
Most recent appearance
Emeka Eneli's most recent match was away at Portland Timbers on October 13th. Real Salt Lake lost 3-1. Emeka Eneli played 44 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.
Recent matches
- October 13th3-1 lossatPortland Timbers(44 mins, rating 7)
- August 28th2-2 drawatSt. Louis City(8 mins, rating 6.27)
- July 20th1-0 lossatSeattle Sounders(90 mins, rating 6.55)
- May 21st1-0 winvsColorado Rapids(2 mins, rating 0)
- March 22nd3-1 winvsAustin(9 mins, rating 6.37)
Next fixture
Emeka Eneli and Real Salt Lake are next in action on March 26th against Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake match preview.
Teammates at Real Salt Lake
Emeka Eneli currently plays alongside Antonio Riquelme, Emeka Eneli, Alexandros Katranis, Sergi Solans, Diego Luna, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Juan Jose Arias, Zach Booth, Jesus Barea, Philip Quinton, Owen Anderson, Rafael Cabral, Noel Caliskan, Omar Marquez, Lukas Engel, Luis Rivera, Gio Villa, Zavier Gozo, Victor Olatunji, Dominik Marczuk, Stijn Spierings, Justen Glad, K. Henry, Griffin Dillon, Aiden Hezarkhani, Pablo Ruiz, DeAndre Yedlin, Saba Lobjanidze, Chance Cowell, Ariath Piol, Sam Junqua, Van Parker, Max Kerkvliet and Luca Moisa at Real Salt Lake.