M. Saheef
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M. Saheef 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, M. Saheef has appeared in 9 Indian Super League matches this season, totalling 677 minutes at an average rating of 5.94. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Indian Super League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.30 | 29 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.13 | 26 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.13 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.40 | 52 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.40 | 76 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 37 |
M. Saheef has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 339 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among defenders. M. Saheef has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 226 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 403 | 53.60 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 337 | 44.80 | 89 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 2.39 | 38 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 37 | 4.92 | 76 |
| Passes (final third) | 69 | 9.17 | 91 |
M. Saheef has completed 337 of 403 passes at 84% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.66 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.80 | 72 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 81 |
| Duels won | 23 | 3.06 | 32 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 1.06 | 40 |
| Touches | 535 | 71.10 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 102 | 13.56 | 70 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.40 | 62 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.13 | 8 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
M. Saheef completes 5 dribbles at a 83% success rate and wins 23 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 1.20 | 45 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.66 | 29 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.93 | 52 |
| Clearances | 17 | 2.26 | 19 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 23 | 3.06 | 54 |
| 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 | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
M. Saheef makes 9 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 75 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 45th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.66 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.40 | 88 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 1.67 | n/a | 28 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 0.80 | 16 |
| 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 |
M. Saheef has committed 5 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.7 fouls.
Positions played
Indian Super LeagueMainly left center back (4 appearances), also at left back (3) and left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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M. Saheef previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indian Super League | 3 | 185 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.94 |
About M. Saheef
Indian Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Indian Super League, M. Saheef has featured across 9 appearances (8 starts), totalling 677 minutes. M. Saheef has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, M. Saheef has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (83% success rate). M. Saheef has contributed 3 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, M. Saheef has registered 9 tackles (5 won), 7 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 337 from 403 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. M. Saheef has won 23 of 36 total duels.
Discipline
M. Saheef has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 1.
About M. Saheef
M. Saheef is a 23-year-old defender playing for Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League, representing India. and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 7 February 2003.
Most recent appearance
M. Saheef's most recent match was away at Goa on November 4th. Kerala Blasters won 2-1. M. Saheef played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- November 4th2-1 winvsGoa(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- August 27th3-1 winvsMohammedan(90 mins, rating 6.77)
- May 24th2-1 winvsOdisha FC(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.53)
- June 2nd2-0 winvsJamshedpur(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- June 28th1-1 drawvsNorthEast United(90 mins, rating 6.93)
Teammates at Kerala Blasters
M. Saheef currently plays alongside Kévin Yoke, Marlon Roos-Trujillo, S. Singh, Jai Quitongo, Franchu, F. Lallawmawma, A. Dohling, K. Singh, M. Jaseen, M. Saheef, Fallou Ndiaye, Victor Bertomeu, Nihal Sudheesh, Karim Benarif, R. Lalthanmawia, N. Singh, Likmabam Rakesh, Muhammad Ajsal, B. Yumnam, Sreekuttan MS, S. Suresh, V. Mohanan, Ebindas Yesudasan, Mati Hernández, A. Sulaiman Thekkekaramel, Sumit Sharma and H. Ruivah at Kerala Blasters.