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Manuel Kambala
MozambiqueMatch-by-match stats
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Manuel Kambala 2025 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Manuel Kambala has appeared in 4 Africa Cup of Nations matches this season, totalling 227 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Africa Cup of Nations 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6.79 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.67 |
| Total | 6 | 361 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6.75 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.80 | 38 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.79 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.40 | 36 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.40 | 40 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.40 | 82 |
Manuel Kambala has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 114 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 38th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Manuel Kambala has 0 assists and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 227 minutes. Manuel Kambala has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 89 | 35.30 | 38 |
| Accurate passes | 81 | 32.10 | 47 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.59 | 47 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Backward passes | 16 | 6.34 | 21 |
| Passes (final third) | 10 | 3.96 | 34 |
Manuel Kambala has completed 81 of 89 passes at 91% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 38th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.40 | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.40 | 12 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 16 | 6.34 | 73 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.98 | 95 |
| Touches | 122 | 48.40 | 27 |
| Possession lost | 13 | 5.15 | 1 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.19 | 86 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 1.19 | 51 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.79 | 48 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.79 | 36 |
Manuel Kambala completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 16 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 2.78 | 79 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.98 | 84 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.79 | 47 |
| Clearances | 8 | 3.17 | 99 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 4.76 | 53 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Manuel Kambala makes 7 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.79 | 10 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 22 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.98 | 23 |
| 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 |
Manuel Kambala has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Africa Cup of NationsMainly defensive midfielder (1 appearance), also at right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
midfielders
Mozambique squad
29 yrs
Manuel Kambala previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 5 | 322 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5.20 |
About Manuel Kambala
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Manuel Kambala has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Manuel Kambala has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Manuel Kambala has registered 7 tackles (5 won), 2 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 81 from 89 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Manuel Kambala has won 16 of 24 total duels.
Discipline
Manuel Kambala has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 3.
About Manuel Kambala
Manuel Kambala is a 34-year-old midfielder, representing Mozambique. Manuel Kambala is right-footed. Born on 21 August 1991.
Most recent appearance
Manuel Kambala's most recent match was away at Nigeria on April 8th. They lost 4-0. Manuel Kambala played 44 minutes with a match rating of 6.31.