Vitaly Janelt
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Vitaly Janelt 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Vitaly Janelt has appeared in 25 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,439 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 25 | 1,439 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 27 | 6.91 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.65 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.90 |
| Total | 30 | 1,731 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 37 | 6.88 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.31 | 72 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.80 | 23 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 22 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 64 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 40 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.38 | 34 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.19 | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 73 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.30 | 93 |
| Key passes | 22 | 1.40 | 68 |
| Chances created | 20 | 1.25 | 71 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.44 | 90 |
Vitaly Janelt has taken 12 shots with 3 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 120 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 23rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Vitaly Janelt has 4 assists and 22 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 72 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 811 | 50.70 | 72 |
| Accurate passes | 708 | 44.30 | 72 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Long balls won | 43 | 2.69 | 86 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.06 | 55 |
| Accurate crosses | 19 | 1.19 | 87 |
| Backward passes | 135 | 8.44 | 56 |
| Passes (final third) | 114 | 7.13 | 78 |
Vitaly Janelt has completed 708 of 811 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 19 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 72nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.31 | 16 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 0.69 | 16 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 66 | 4.13 | 28 |
| Aerials won | 23 | 1.44 | 77 |
| Touches | 1081 | 67.60 | 74 |
| Possession lost | 172 | 10.76 | 34 |
| Dribbled past | 20 | 1.25 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.81 | 21 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.44 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 0.56 | 6 |
Vitaly Janelt completes 5 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 66 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 27 | 1.69 | 36 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 1.00 | 41 |
| Interceptions | 30 | 1.88 | 97 |
| Clearances | 34 | 2.13 | 81 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 85 | 5.32 | 83 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.06 | 90 |
Vitaly Janelt makes 27 tackles and 30 interceptions , adding 34 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 53 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 36th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 1.25 | 55 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.50 | 97 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 12 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 2.06 | 26 |
| 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 |
Vitaly Janelt has committed 20 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (12 appearances), also at central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Vitaly Janelt previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 32 | 2,267 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 38 | 6.87 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 38 | 3,069 | 1 | 3 | 37 | 63 | 6.95 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.04 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 35 | 2,207 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 54 | 6.87 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 31 | 2,307 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 61 | 6.95 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 133 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3.73 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.04 |
About Vitaly Janelt
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Vitaly Janelt has scored 1 goal and 4 assists across 25 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1439 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Vitaly Janelt has attempted 12 shots with 3 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Vitaly Janelt has created 20 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (45% success rate). Vitaly Janelt has contributed 22 key passes and 61 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Vitaly Janelt has registered 27 tackles (16 won), 30 interceptions, and 34 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 708 from 811 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Vitaly Janelt has won 66 of 132 total duels.
Discipline
Vitaly Janelt has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 13.
About Vitaly Janelt
Vitaly Janelt is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Brentford in the Premier League, representing Germany. Vitaly Janelt is left-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 10 May 1998.
Most recent appearance
Vitaly Janelt's most recent match was away at Liverpool on May 20th. Brentford drew 1-1. Vitaly Janelt played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- May 20th1-1 drawatLiverpool(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.95)
- February 7th2-2 drawvsCrystal Palace(63 mins, rating 6.61)
- June 27th3-0 lossatManchester City(29 mins, rating 6.19)
- January 14th3-0 winvsWest Ham United(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 30th3-4 winatBurnley(0 mins)
Teammates at Brentford
Vitaly Janelt currently plays alongside Matthew Cox, Fábio Carvalho, Ethan Pinnock, Hákon Valdimarsson, Michael Kayode, Kaye Furo, Igor Thiago, Vitaly Janelt, Dango Ouattara, Caoimhín Kelleher, Yegor Yarmolyuk, Nathan Collins, Jaidon Anthony, Julian Eyestone, Benjamin Arthur, Keane Lewis-Potter, Kevin Schade, Rico Henry, Yunus Konak, Ji-soo Kim, Jayden Meghoma, Sepp van den Berg, Benjamin Fredrick, Ellery Balcombe, Mikkel Damsgaard, Mathias Jensen, Callum Wilson, Gustavo Nunes, Jannik Schuster, Jordan Henderson, Antoni Milambo, Kristoffer Ajer, Aaron Hickey and Josh Dasilva at Brentford.