Saleem Sultan
United Arab EmiratesPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Saleem Sultan 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Saleem Sultan has appeared in 7 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 385 minutes at an average rating of 6.35. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.50 | 57 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.23 | 53 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.23 | 77 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.50 | 53 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.47 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Saleem Sultan has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 193 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 57th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Saleem Sultan has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 193 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 222 | 51.90 | 83 |
| Accurate passes | 197 | 46.10 | 86 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 3.04 | 77 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.23 | 51 |
| Backward passes | 6 | 1.40 | 9 |
| Passes (final third) | 22 | 5.14 | 53 |
Saleem Sultan has completed 197 of 222 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Duels won | 9 | 2.10 | 7 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.94 | 38 |
| Touches | 263 | 61.50 | 68 |
| Possession lost | 29 | 6.78 | 25 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.23 | 19 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Saleem Sultan completes 0 dribbles and wins 9 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 1.17 | 34 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.70 | 30 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.17 | 74 |
| Clearances | 14 | 3.27 | 48 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 2.34 | 18 |
| 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 | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Saleem Sultan makes 5 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 77 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 34th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.87 | 90 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.70 | 97 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 2.67 | n/a | 20 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 1.87 | 53 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Saleem Sultan has committed 8 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.7 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly right center back (3 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 3 | 191 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 12 | 738 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6.72 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 346 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 12 | 628 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 18 | 1,370 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Saleem Sultan
UAE Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Saleem Sultan has featured across 7 appearances (4 starts), totalling 385 minutes. Saleem Sultan has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Saleem Sultan has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Saleem Sultan has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Saleem Sultan has registered 5 tackles (3 won), 5 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 197 from 222 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Saleem Sultan has won 9 of 23 total duels.
Discipline
Saleem Sultan has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 0.
About Saleem Sultan
Saleem Sultan is a 33-year-old defender playing for Al Nasr in the UAE Pro League, representing United Arab Emirates. Saleem Sultan is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 9 May 1993.
Most recent appearance
Saleem Sultan's most recent match was away at Kalba on September 11th. Al Nasr won 2-1. Saleem Sultan played 23 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
Teammates at Al Nasr
Saleem Sultan currently plays alongside Chris Bedia, Wesley Delgado, Hussain Mahdi, Luka Milivojevic, Saleem Sultan, Ahmad Shambih, Adli Mohamed, Abdulla Idrees, Zayed Sultan, Issam Faiz, Yousef Al Magableh, Marius Høibråten, Mehdi Ghayedi, David Petrović, Leonel Wamba, Gláuber, Marius Marin, Ahmad Al Balooshi, Nassim Said Chadli, Salem Alsomhi, Ramón Miérez, Gustavo, Mohammad Abdulbasit, Omar Ahmed Mohamed, Felipe Motta, Kevin Agudelo and Abdoulaye Toure at Al Nasr.