Edo Kayembe
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Match-by-match stats
Edo Kayembe 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Edo Kayembe has appeared in 37 Championship matches this season, totalling 2,498 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 37 | 2,498 | 4 | 2 | 49 | 29 | 6.91 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.59 |
| Total | 38 | 2,588 | 4 | 2 | 51 | 31 | 6.90 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.10 | 54 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.22 | 60 |
| Shots | 56 | 2.00 | 76 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.40 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 21.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 71 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.11 | 64 |
| Shots off target | 22 | 0.79 | 82 |
| Shots blocked | 22 | 0.79 | 84 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.07 | 83 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Key passes | 49 | 1.80 | 88 |
| Chances created | 32 | 1.15 | 72 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.25 | 76 |
Edo Kayembe has taken 56 shots with 12 on target (21% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 45 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 76th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Edo Kayembe has 2 assists and 49 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 78 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 57th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1120 | 40.40 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 950 | 34.20 | 65 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Long balls won | 51 | 1.84 | 64 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.04 | 66 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 0.43 | 62 |
| Backward passes | 186 | 6.70 | 32 |
| Passes (final third) | 160 | 5.76 | 63 |
Edo Kayembe has completed 950 of 1120 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 31 | 1.12 | 81 |
| Dribble attempts | 48 | 1.73 | 69 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 109 | 3.93 | 31 |
| Aerials won | 39 | 1.41 | 73 |
| Touches | 1541 | 55.50 | 55 |
| Possession lost | 312 | 11.24 | 37 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.25 | 5 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.47 | 12 |
| Dispossessed | 42 | 1.51 | 82 |
| Turnovers | 47 | 1.69 | 57 |
Edo Kayembe completes 31 dribbles at a 65% success rate and wins 109 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 29 | 1.04 | 9 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 0.61 | 10 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 0.43 | 14 |
| Clearances | 37 | 1.33 | 49 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 164 | 5.91 | 90 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.04 | 72 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 69 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 90 |
Edo Kayembe makes 29 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 37 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 86 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 9th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 0.86 | 26 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.14 | 37 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.07 | 55 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 64 |
| Foul involvements | 37 | 1.33 | 7 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Edo Kayembe has committed 24 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left central midfielder (11 appearances), also at left striker (6) and attacking midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Edo Kayembe previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 3 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.60 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 3 | 266 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 5 | 358 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.98 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.58 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.44 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 44 | 3,202 | 8 | 1 | 32 | 38 | 6.76 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.94 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 35 | 2,448 | 5 | 2 | 33 | 45 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 21 | 1,771 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 6.64 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.28 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 17 | 1,473 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 7.11 |
 Premier League | 13 | 799 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 6.75 |
Premier LeagueAbout Edo Kayembe
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Edo Kayembe has scored 4 goals and 2 assists across 37 appearances (28 starts), totalling 2498 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Edo Kayembe has attempted 56 shots with 12 on target, a 21% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Edo Kayembe has created 32 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 31 successful dribbles from 48 attempts (65% success rate). Edo Kayembe has contributed 49 key passes and 36 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Edo Kayembe has registered 29 tackles (17 won), 12 interceptions, and 37 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 950 from 1120 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Edo Kayembe has won 109 of 244 total duels.
Discipline
Edo Kayembe has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 13.
About Edo Kayembe
Edo Kayembe is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Watford in the Championship, representing DR Congo. Edo Kayembe is left-footed and wears the number 39 shirt. Born on 3 June 1998.
Most recent appearance
Edo Kayembe's most recent match was away at England on July 14th. Watford lost 2-1. Edo Kayembe played 14 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
Teammates at Watford
Edo Kayembe currently plays alongside Gabriel Ortelli, Marc Bola, Mamadou Doumbia, Egil Selvik, Othmane Maamma, Daniel Bachmann, Nestory Irankunda, Omar Traoré, Alfie Marriott, Imrân Louza, Edo Kayembe, Rocco Vata, Kwadwo Baah, Tom Dele-Bashiru, Hector Kyprianou, Mattie Pollock, Kévin Keben, Jérémy Pétris, Edoardo Bove and Jeremy Ngakia at Watford.