Said El Mala
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Match-by-match stats
Said El Mala 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Said El Mala has appeared in 34 Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 1,957 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Bundesliga attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 34 | 1,957 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 6.78 |
 DFB Pokal | 2 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.51 |
| Total | 36 | 2,037 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 28 | 6.77 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 13 | 0.60 | 87 |
| Goal involvements | 18 | 0.83 | 89 |
| Shots | 75 | 3.40 | 86 |
| Shots on target | 31 | 1.40 | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.42 | n/a | 77 |
| Big chances missed | 16 | 0.74 | 84 |
| Shots off target | 31 | 1.43 | 90 |
| Shots blocked | 13 | 0.60 | 57 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.14 | 80 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.20 | 65 |
| Key passes | 21 | 1.00 | 34 |
| Chances created | 17 | 0.78 | 30 |
| Big chances created | 8 | 0.37 | 69 |
Said El Mala has taken 75 shots with 31 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 13 goals. That is a shot roughly every 26 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 86th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Said El Mala has 5 assists and 21 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 115 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 65th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 341 | 15.70 | 11 |
| Accurate passes | 253 | 11.60 | 20 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 0.23 | 15 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.51 | 72 |
| Backward passes | 128 | 5.89 | 36 |
| Passes (final third) | 22 | 1.01 | 6 |
Said El Mala has completed 253 of 341 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 45 | 2.07 | 86 |
| Dribble attempts | 119 | 5.47 | 95 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 32 |
| Duels won | 108 | 4.97 | 51 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 0.78 | 29 |
| Touches | 859 | 39.50 | 41 |
| Possession lost | 319 | 14.67 | 65 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.41 | 42 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 1.06 | 43 |
| Dispossessed | 44 | 2.02 | 84 |
| Turnovers | 68 | 3.13 | 71 |
Said El Mala completes 45 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 108 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (29th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 1.20 | 69 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 0.69 | 73 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.37 | 63 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.28 | 13 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 63 | 2.90 | 49 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Said El Mala makes 26 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 75 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 0.69 | 20 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.18 | 54 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 18 | 0.83 | 81 |
| Fouls per card | 3.75 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 38 | 1.75 | 21 |
| 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 |
Said El Mala has committed 15 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.8 fouls.
Positions played
BundesligaMainly left winger (8 appearances), also at left striker (6) and striker (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Said El Mala previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Said El Mala
Bundesliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Bundesliga, Said El Mala has scored 13 goals and 5 assists across 34 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1957 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Said El Mala has attempted 75 shots with 31 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Said El Mala has created 17 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 45 successful dribbles from 119 attempts (38% success rate). Said El Mala has contributed 21 key passes and 39 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Said El Mala has registered 26 tackles (15 won), 8 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 253 from 341 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Said El Mala has won 108 of 269 total duels.
Discipline
Said El Mala has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 23.
About Said El Mala
Said El Mala is a 19-year-old forward playing for FC Köln in the Bundesliga, representing Germany. Said El Mala is both-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 26 August 2006.
Most recent appearance
Said El Mala's most recent match was away at FC Bayern München on April 23rd. FC Köln lost 5-1. Said El Mala played 80 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.17.
Recent matches
- April 23rd5-1 lossatFC Bayern München(80 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.17)
- February 9th1-3 lossvsHeidenheim(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.79)
- December 24th2-2 drawatFC Union Berlin(72 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.62)
- October 23rd1-2 lossvsBayer 04 Leverkusen(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.87)
- June 24th1-1 drawatSt. Pauli(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.49)
Teammates at FC Köln
Said El Mala currently plays alongside Sebastian Sebulonsen, Marius Bülter, Said El Mala, Julian Pauli, Malek El Mala, Jusuf Gazibegovic, Ragnar Ache, Marvin Schwäbe, Matthias Köbbing, Tom Krauß, Elias Bakatukanda, Timo Hübers, Jan Thielmann, Luca Waldschmidt, Ísak Jóhannesson, Fynn Schenten, Linton Maina, Alessio Castro-Montes, Ron-Robert Zieler, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Gideon Mensah, Reigan Heskey, Rav van den Berg, Joël Schmied, Youssoupha Niang, Luka Lochoshvili and Imad Rondic at FC Köln.