Mandar Rao Desai stats
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DefenderMandar Rao Desai 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Mandar Rao Desai has appeared in 13 Indian Super League matches this season, totalling 958 minutes at an average rating of 6.39. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Indian Super League defenders.
Attacking stats
Mandar Rao Desai has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 319 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 29th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mandar Rao Desai has 1 assist and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 240 minutes. Mandar Rao Desai has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 77th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Mandar Rao Desai has completed 294 of 344 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 28th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Mandar Rao Desai completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 7 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
Mandar Rao Desai makes 4 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 240 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 5th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Mandar Rao Desai has committed 7 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
Indian Super LeagueMainly left back (10 appearances), also at left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indian Super League | 12 | 744 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.49 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 17 | 1,203 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 6.76 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 10 | 513 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6.01 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 5 | 326 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.59 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 14 | 947 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 6.57 |
About Mandar Rao Desai
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mandar Rao Desai has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Mandar Rao Desai has contributed 5 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mandar Rao Desai has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 0 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 294 from 344 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Mandar Rao Desai has won 7 of 22 total duels.
Discipline
Mandar Rao Desai has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 0.
About Mandar Rao Desai
Mandar Rao Desai is a 34-year-old defender, representing India. Mandar Rao Desai is left-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 18 March 1992.
Most recent appearance
Mandar Rao Desai's most recent match was at home against Bengaluru on January 30th. They lost 1-2. Mandar Rao Desai played 77 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.65.
Recent matches
- January 30th1-2 lossvsBengaluru(77 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.65)
- December 9th4-1 lossatNorthEast United(65 mins, rating 5.73)
- December 27th1-0 lossatMinerva Punjab(87 mins, rating 6.38)
- November 13th4-1 lossatJamshedpur(85 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.73)
- December 1st0-0 drawvsMohammedan(52 mins, rating 6.67)