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Paul Mbong
MaltaPlayer traits
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P. Mbong
Paul Mbong 2026 season stats
As a striker, Paul Mbong has appeared in 7 WC Qualification Europe matches this season, totalling 447 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other WC Qualification Europe attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.40 | 25 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.80 | 45 |
| Shot accuracy | 57.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 12 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.60 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.80 | 34 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.81 | 38 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 18 |
Paul Mbong has taken 7 shots with 4 on target (57% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 64 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 25th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Paul Mbong has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 112 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 23rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 119 | 24.00 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 98 | 19.70 | 62 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.20 | 22 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Backward passes | 32 | 6.44 | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 13 | 2.62 | 68 |
Paul Mbong has completed 98 of 119 passes at 82% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 1.01 | 54 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 2.21 | 53 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 24 | 4.83 | 54 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.20 | 17 |
| Touches | 197 | 39.70 | 55 |
| Possession lost | 46 | 9.26 | 25 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 2.21 | 83 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 1.21 | 48 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 2.42 | 70 |
Paul Mbong completes 5 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 24 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (17th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.41 | 87 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.81 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.40 | 69 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.01 | 74 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 2.82 | 58 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Paul Mbong makes 7 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 64 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 87th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.81 | 87 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.40 | 94 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.60 | 76 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 76 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 4.03 | 88 |
| 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 |
Paul Mbong has committed 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
WC Qualification EuropeMainly striker (2 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (2) and left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Paul Mbong previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 154 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.28 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Nations League | 6 | 347 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.51 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 5 | 314 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6.67 |
| Friendly International | 4 | 304 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 142 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 8 | 487 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.71 |
About Paul Mbong
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paul Mbong has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (45% success rate). Paul Mbong has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paul Mbong has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 2 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 98 from 119 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Paul Mbong has won 24 of 58 total duels.
Discipline
Paul Mbong has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 11.
About Paul Mbong
Paul Mbong is a 24-year-old forward, representing Malta. Paul Mbong is right-footed and wears the number 88 shirt. Born on 2 September 2001.
Most recent appearance
Paul Mbong's most recent match was away at Slovakia on May 26th. They lost 2-1. Paul Mbong played 44 minutes with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- July 31st0-2 winatAzerbaijan(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 26th2-1 lossatSlovakia(44 mins, rating 6.37)
- August 25th3-0 lossatLuxembourg(62 mins, rating 6.41)
- January 28th0-2 lossvsLuxembourg(87 mins, rating 6.98)
- March 13th2-3 lossvsPoland(13 mins, rating 6.54)