Ricky John Shabong
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Ricky John Shabong 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Ricky John Shabong has appeared in 13 Indian Super League matches this season, totalling 1,165 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Indian Super League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.40 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.31 | 33 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.08 | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.50 | 15 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.31 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 31 |
Ricky John Shabong has taken 5 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 233 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 11th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ricky John Shabong has 0 assists and 7 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 291 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 22nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 564 | 43.60 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 464 | 35.80 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Long balls won | 28 | 2.16 | 62 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.08 | 30 |
| Backward passes | 49 | 3.79 | 8 |
| Passes (final third) | 69 | 5.33 | 51 |
Ricky John Shabong has completed 464 of 564 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.23 | 27 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.70 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 40 |
| Duels won | 69 | 5.33 | 78 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 0.93 | 51 |
| Touches | 739 | 57.10 | 72 |
| Possession lost | 126 | 9.73 | 21 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 1.08 | 93 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.85 | 32 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.15 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ricky John Shabong completes 3 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 69 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 3.32 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 28 | 2.16 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 1.85 | 95 |
| Clearances | 14 | 1.08 | 57 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 59 | 4.56 | 77 |
| 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 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Ricky John Shabong makes 43 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 27 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 0.85 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 70 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 1.70 | 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 |
Ricky John Shabong has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
Indian Super LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (10 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (2) and center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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R. John Shabong23 yrs
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Ricky John Shabong previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indian Super League | 24 | 1,668 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 46 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 10 | 714 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 7.09 |
About Ricky John Shabong
Indian Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Indian Super League, Ricky John Shabong has featured across 13 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1165 minutes. Ricky John Shabong has attempted 5 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ricky John Shabong has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (33% success rate). Ricky John Shabong has contributed 7 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ricky John Shabong has registered 43 tackles (28 won), 24 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 464 from 564 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Ricky John Shabong has won 69 of 125 total duels.
Discipline
Ricky John Shabong has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 11.
About Ricky John Shabong
Ricky John Shabong is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Minerva Punjab in the Indian Super League, representing India.. Born on 29 December 2002.
Most recent appearance
Ricky John Shabong's most recent match was away at Mumbai City on January 21st. Minerva Punjab lost 0-2. Ricky John Shabong played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.61.
Recent matches
- March 10th1-1 drawatTajikistan(0 mins, rating 6.37)
- March 28th3-1 lossatTajikistan(0 mins, rating 6.18)
- August 21st1-0 lossatZimbabwe(0 mins, rating 6.37)
- January 21st0-2 lossvsMumbai City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.61)
- May 14th2-3 winatOdisha FC(90 mins, rating 7.17)
Teammates at Minerva Punjab
Ricky John Shabong currently plays alongside Princeton Rebello, Muhammed Uvais, Vishal Yadav, Muhammad Suhail, Ninthoinganba Meetei, Manglenthang Kipgen, Arshdeep Singh, Shami Singamayum, Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Aryaman Bengani, Ranjeet Singh Pandre P, Leon Augustine, Muheet Shabbir, Vinit Rai, Pramveer Singh, Bijoy Varghese, Nongmeikapam Meitei, Sagolsem Bikash Singh, Pablo Santos, Ricky John Shabong, Samir Zeljković and Nikhil Prabhu at Minerva Punjab.