Samuel Gidi
Ghana
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Samuel Gidi 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Samuel Gidi has appeared in 21 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,559 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 43 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.20 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.06 | 17 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.12 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 17 | 1.00 | 83 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.64 | 77 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.12 | 65 |
Samuel Gidi has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 520 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 12th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Samuel Gidi has 1 assist and 17 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 142 minutes. Samuel Gidi has set up 18 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1028 | 59.30 | 75 |
| Accurate passes | 894 | 51.60 | 72 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 54 | 3.12 | 82 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.06 | 40 |
| Backward passes | 113 | 6.52 | 57 |
| Passes (final third) | 124 | 7.16 | 78 |
Samuel Gidi has completed 894 of 1028 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.64 | 80 |
| Dribble attempts | 25 | 1.44 | 86 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 38 |
| Duels won | 80 | 4.62 | 67 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 1.04 | 38 |
| Touches | 1374 | 79.30 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 202 | 11.66 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 21 | 1.21 | 93 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 1.50 | 89 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.87 | 92 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 1.21 | 87 |
Samuel Gidi completes 11 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 80 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 28 | 1.62 | 52 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.04 | 53 |
| Interceptions | 41 | 2.37 | 98 |
| Clearances | 52 | 3.00 | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 101 | 5.83 | 95 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.17 | 37 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.17 | 88 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Samuel Gidi makes 28 tackles and 41 interceptions , adding 52 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 0.87 | 38 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.17 | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 61 |
| Foul involvements | 41 | 2.37 | 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 |
Samuel Gidi has committed 15 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left central midfielder (6 appearances), also at left center back (5) and right center back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 9 | 661 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 6.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 332 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Samuel Gidi
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Samuel Gidi has scored 1 assist across 21 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1559 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Samuel Gidi has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Samuel Gidi has created 11 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 25 attempts (44% success rate). Samuel Gidi has contributed 17 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samuel Gidi has registered 28 tackles (18 won), 41 interceptions, and 52 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 894 from 1028 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Samuel Gidi has won 80 of 161 total duels.
Discipline
Samuel Gidi has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 26.
About Samuel Gidi
Samuel Gidi is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer, representing Ghana. Samuel Gidi is right-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 15 April 2004.
Most recent appearance
Samuel Gidi's most recent match was away at Nashville SC on January 16th. Cincinnati lost 4-0. Samuel Gidi played 66 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- January 16th4-0 lossatNashville SC(66 mins, rating 6.44)
- October 7th1-1 drawvsSeattle Sounders(90 mins, rating 7.47)
- July 21st2-1 winvsNew York City(18 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.75)
- August 6th1-1 drawatOrlando City(66 mins, rating 6.54)
- July 11th4-2 winvsSJ Earthquakes(90 mins, rating 7)
Next fixture
Samuel Gidi and Cincinnati are next in action on February 4th against DC United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cincinnati vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at Cincinnati
Samuel Gidi currently plays alongside Samuel Gidi, Evan Louro, Roman Celentano, Obinna Nwobodo, David Doudera, Julián Malatini, Ayoub Jabbari, Bryan Ramírez, Ayoub Lajhar, Ademar Chávez, Kévin Denkey, Ender Echenique, Miles Robinson, Kristian Fletcher, Tom Barlow, Gerardo Valenzuela, Nick Hagglund, Teenage Hadebe, A. Chirilă, Ștefan Chirilă, Kyle Smith, Stiven Jimenez, Tah Anunga, Fabian Mrozek, Alvas Powell, Pavel Bucha, Evander, Matt Miazga and Kenji Mboma Dem at Cincinnati.