Boniface Nduka
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Boniface Nduka 2025 season stats
As a center back, Boniface Nduka has appeared in 37 J1 League matches this season, totalling 3,284 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 80 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.05 | 40 |
| Shots | 14 | 0.40 | 26 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.10 | 34 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 77 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.03 | 51 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.16 | 21 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.14 | 35 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 74 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.20 | 20 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.19 | 20 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 33 |
Boniface Nduka has taken 14 shots with 5 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 235 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 26th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Boniface Nduka has 0 assists and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 469 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1217 | 33.40 | 23 |
| Accurate passes | 917 | 25.10 | 22 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Long balls won | 87 | 2.38 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 74 | 2.03 | 10 |
| Passes (final third) | 163 | 4.47 | 20 |
Boniface Nduka has completed 917 of 1217 passes at 75% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 23rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.14 | 25 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.14 | 15 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 168 | 4.60 | 46 |
| Aerials won | 98 | 2.69 | 67 |
| Touches | 1707 | 46.80 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 340 | 9.32 | 26 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.25 | 14 |
| Fouls won | 21 | 0.58 | 36 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.27 | 40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Boniface Nduka completes 5 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 168 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 46 | 1.26 | 32 |
| Tackles won | 31 | 0.85 | 42 |
| Interceptions | 41 | 1.12 | 57 |
| Clearances | 238 | 6.52 | 83 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 124 | 3.40 | 54 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 66 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.05 | 88 |
Boniface Nduka makes 46 tackles and 41 interceptions , adding 238 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 71 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 32nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 0.77 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.14 | 65 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 5.60 | n/a | 50 |
| Foul involvements | 49 | 1.34 | 33 |
| 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 | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Boniface Nduka has committed 28 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.6 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly center back (36 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 26 | 2,340 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 6.86 |
About Boniface Nduka
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Boniface Nduka has scored 2 goals across 37 appearances (36 starts), totalling 3284 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Boniface Nduka has attempted 14 shots with 5 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Boniface Nduka has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (100% success rate). Boniface Nduka has contributed 7 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Boniface Nduka has registered 46 tackles (31 won), 41 interceptions, and 238 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 917 from 1217 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Boniface Nduka has won 168 of 265 total duels.
Discipline
Boniface Nduka has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 21.
About Boniface Nduka
Boniface Nduka is a 30-year-old defender playing for Vissel Kobe in the J1 League, representing Japan. Boniface Nduka is right-footed. Born on 15 February 1996.
Most recent appearance
Boniface Nduka's most recent match was away at Johor Darul Ta'zim on March 25th. Vissel Kobe lost 1-0. Boniface Nduka played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.62.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Boniface Nduka and Vissel Kobe are next in action on November 22nd against Avispa Fukuoka in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Avispa Fukuoka vs Vissel Kobe match preview.
Teammates at Vissel Kobe
Boniface Nduka currently plays alongside Rikuto Hirose, Katsuya Nagato, Takahiro Ogihara, Nanasei Iino, Shuichi Gonda, Tetsushi Yamakawa, Juzo Ura, Yoshinori Muto, Yuta Goke, Kaito Yamada, Richard Monday Ubong, Kento Hamasaki, Daiya Maekawa, Yuya Osako, Hayato Watanabe, Tafuku Satomi, Haruya Ide, Rikuto Hashimoto, Mitsuki Hidaka, Gotoku Sakai, Boniface Nduka, Shota Arai, Takuya Iwanami, Jean Patric, Caetano, Jasutein Homma, Kota Watanabe, Anderson Lopes, Niina Tominaga, Taiga Seguchi, Diego, Ren Komatsu, Thuler, Shioki Takayama, Daiju Sasaki, Yosuke Ideguchi and Yuya Kuwasaki at Vissel Kobe.