Daniel Chima Chukwu
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Match-by-match stats
Daniel Chima Chukwu 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Daniel Chima Chukwu has appeared in 10 Indian Super League matches this season, totalling 637 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 Indian Super League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.30 | 62 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.28 | 38 |
| Shots | 17 | 2.40 | 68 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1.00 | 72 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 51 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.14 | 73 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.85 | 58 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.57 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.60 | 19 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.42 | 39 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.14 | 71 |
Daniel Chima Chukwu has taken 17 shots with 7 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 37 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 68th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Daniel Chima Chukwu has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 212 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 121 | 17.10 | 20 |
| Accurate passes | 94 | 13.30 | 32 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 0.71 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Backward passes | 33 | 4.66 | 27 |
| Passes (final third) | 16 | 2.26 | 28 |
Daniel Chima Chukwu has completed 94 of 121 passes at 78% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 20th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.28 | 16 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.85 | 17 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 34 |
| Duels won | 28 | 3.96 | 56 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 1.98 | 92 |
| Touches | 231 | 32.60 | 26 |
| Possession lost | 78 | 11.02 | 29 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 1.41 | 61 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 1.55 | 84 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Daniel Chima Chukwu completes 2 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 28 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.28 | 8 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.28 | 17 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.14 | 27 |
| Clearances | 12 | 1.70 | 97 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 1.70 | 16 |
| 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 | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Daniel Chima Chukwu makes 2 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 319 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 8th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 1.84 | 88 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.14 | 50 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.42 | 56 |
| Fouls per card | 13.00 | n/a | 94 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 3.25 | 78 |
| 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 |
Daniel Chima Chukwu has committed 13 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 13 fouls.
Positions played
Indian Super LeagueMainly striker (4 appearances), also at left striker (2) and right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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35 yrs#27V. S21 yrs#48J. Singh25 yrs#3
L. Hnamte23 yrs#8
A. Noguera36 yrs#14M. Tongbram Singh21 yrs#21
J. Singh24 yrs#37P. S20 yrs#52
M. Ali Bemammer
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35 yrs
Daniel Chima Chukwu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indian Super League | 23 | 840 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 6.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 20 | 1,423 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 7.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 19 | 1,457 | 5 | 2 | 33 | 9 | 7.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 21 | 1,451 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 7.17 |
About Daniel Chima Chukwu
Indian Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Indian Super League, Daniel Chima Chukwu has scored 2 goals across 10 appearances (7 starts), totalling 637 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Daniel Chima Chukwu has attempted 17 shots with 7 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Daniel Chima Chukwu has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (33% success rate). Daniel Chima Chukwu has contributed 4 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Daniel Chima Chukwu has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 94 from 121 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Daniel Chima Chukwu has won 28 of 76 total duels.
Discipline
Daniel Chima Chukwu has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 10.
About Daniel Chima Chukwu
Daniel Chima Chukwu is a 35-year-old forward playing for Chennaiyin in the Indian Super League, representing Nigeria. Daniel Chima Chukwu is both-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 4 April 1991.
Most recent appearance
Daniel Chima Chukwu's most recent match was away at Bengaluru on January 30th. Chennaiyin lost 1-2. Daniel Chima Chukwu played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.48.
Recent matches
- January 30th1-2 lossvsBengaluru(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.48)
- December 9th4-1 lossatNorthEast United(90 mins, rating 7.04)
- December 27th1-0 lossatMinerva Punjab(90 mins, rating 6.6)
- November 13th4-1 lossatJamshedpur(90 mins, rating 6.87)
- December 1st0-0 drawvsMohammedan(90 mins, rating 7)
Teammates at Chennaiyin
Daniel Chima Chukwu currently plays alongside Mandar Rao Desai, Imran Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Maheson Tongbram Singh, Nitishkumar Meitei Yengkhom, Devansh Dabas, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Pritam Kotal, Prakadeswaran S, PC Laldinpuia, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Samik Mitra, Klusner John Manuel Pereira, Jitendra Singh, Elsinho, Vivek S, Ankit Mukherjee, Alberto Noguera, Irfan Yadwad, Farukh Choudhary, Iñigo Martin, Jiteshwor Singh, Mohamed Ali Bemammer, Eduardo Kau, Laldinliana Renthlei and Daniel Chima Chukwu at Chennaiyin.