Daniel Ihendu
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Daniel Ihendu 2025/2026 season stats
As a center back, Daniel Ihendu has appeared in 7 Super League matches this season, totalling 281 minutes at an average rating of 4.65. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.60 | 54 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 77 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.32 | 56 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Daniel Ihendu has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 141 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 54th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Daniel Ihendu has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 77 | 24.70 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 59 | 18.90 | 7 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 1.92 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 11 | 3.52 | 43 |
| Passes (final third) | 10 | 3.20 | 2 |
Daniel Ihendu has completed 59 of 77 passes at 77% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 2nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.32 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.32 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Duels won | 30 | 9.61 | 97 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 4.80 | 94 |
| Touches | 134 | 42.90 | 2 |
| Possession lost | 22 | 7.05 | 8 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.64 | 50 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.96 | 60 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.32 | 45 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Daniel Ihendu completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 30 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 3.84 | 96 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.60 | 74 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 2.24 | 92 |
| Clearances | 23 | 7.37 | 87 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 8 | 2.56 | 7 |
| 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 | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Daniel Ihendu makes 12 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 23 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 23 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 96th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.60 | 76 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.32 | 75 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 55 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 2.56 | 76 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Daniel Ihendu has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Super LeagueMainly center back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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32 yrs
36 yrsDaniel Ihendu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 2 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 2 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Daniel Ihendu
Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Super League, Daniel Ihendu has featured across 7 appearances (2 starts), totalling 281 minutes. Daniel Ihendu has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Daniel Ihendu has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Daniel Ihendu has registered 12 tackles (5 won), 7 interceptions, and 23 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 59 from 77 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Daniel Ihendu has won 30 of 41 total duels.
Discipline
Daniel Ihendu has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 3.
About Daniel Ihendu
Daniel Ihendu is a 20-year-old defender playing for Zürich in the Super League, representing Nigeria. and wears the number 48 shirt. Born on 29 September 2005.
Most recent appearance
Daniel Ihendu's most recent match was away at Thun on May 20th. Zürich won 2-1. Daniel Ihendu played 17 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
- August 5th0-2 lossvsServette(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 5th1-0 lossatLuzern(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 6th2-1 winvsGrasshopper(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 4th3-0 lossatLausanne Sport(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 20th2-1 winvsThun(17 mins, rating 6.67)
Next fixture
Daniel Ihendu and Zürich are next in action on October 24th against St. Gallen in the Super League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the St. Gallen vs Zürich match preview.
Teammates at Zürich
Daniel Ihendu currently plays alongside Silas Huber, Damienus Reverson, Cosimo Fiorini, Bledian Krasniqi, Kevin Spadanuda, Jill Stiel, Chris Kablan, Heinz Lindner, Valon Berisha, Selmin Hodza, Daniel Ihendu, Miguel Reichmuth, Alexander Hack, Jorge Andrés Segura Portocarrero, Philippe Paulin Keny, Juan José Perea, Mohamed Bangoura, Umeh Emmanuel, Ilan Sauter, Livano Comenencia, Nevio Di Giusto, Sebastian Walker, Lindrit Kamberi, Neil Volken and David Vujevic at Zürich.