Michael Obafemi stats
Republic of IrelandNext match
Championship
3.00
3.50
2.37Match-by-match stats
M. Obafemi
BurnleyForwardBefore the next match
Lincoln v Burnley, Saturday
What Lincoln allow strikers
Position stats16 appearances at ST against Lincoln in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
Best odds on M. Obafemi
Odds OutliersMichael Obafemi 2024/2025 season stats
As a striker, Michael Obafemi has appeared in 29 Championship matches this season, totalling 1,194 minutes at an average rating of 6.45. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship attackers.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2024/2025.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 29 | 1,194 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 6.45 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.45 |
| Total | 30 | 1,284 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 6.48 |
Attacking stats
Michael Obafemi has taken 15 shots with 5 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 80 minutes. Those shots are worth 2 expected goals (xG), 1.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 4th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Michael Obafemi has 0 assists and 12 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 199 minutes. Michael Obafemi has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Michael Obafemi has completed 144 of 194 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 22nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Michael Obafemi completes 4 dribbles at a 22% success rate and wins 30 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (7th percentile).
Defending stats
Michael Obafemi makes 11 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 109 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 31st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Michael Obafemi has committed 10 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly striker (7 appearances), also at left winger (4) and left attacking midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Burnley squad
J. Bruun Larsen
28 yrs#7
J. Vardy
39 yrs#9
M. Edwards
27 yrs#10
Z. Amdouni
25 yrs#11
D. Satpaev
18 yrs#12
A. Hountondji
24 yrs#17
L. Ramazani
25 yrs#19
A. Broja25 yrs#27
L. Castell
20 yrs#30
J. Banel
22 yrs#34
A. Barnes36 yrs#35M. Obafemi
26 yrs#45
R. Hatate
28 yrs#5
U. Raghouber23 yrs#8
A. Ramsey23 yrs#21
J. Cullen30 yrs#24
Hannibal23 yrs#28
J. Laurent31 yrs#29
M. Tresor27 yrs#31
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26 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 5 | 258 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.39 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 14 | 927 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 6.72 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 3 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.63 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 31 | 1,320 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 6.58 |
 UEFA Nations League | 5 | 248 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7.24 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.63 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 32 | 2,018 | 12 | 3 | 27 | 4 | 6.99 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.55 |
About Michael Obafemi
Championship 2024/2025 season
This season in the Championship, Michael Obafemi has scored 2 goals across 29 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1194 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Michael Obafemi has attempted 15 shots with 5 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Michael Obafemi has created 6 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (22% success rate). Michael Obafemi has contributed 12 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Michael Obafemi has registered 11 tackles (4 won), 2 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 144 from 194 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Michael Obafemi has won 30 of 106 total duels.
Discipline
Michael Obafemi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 13.
About Michael Obafemi
Michael Obafemi is a 26-year-old forward playing for Burnley in the Championship, representing Republic of Ireland. Michael Obafemi is right-footed and wears the number 45 shirt. Born on 6 July 2000.
Most recent appearance
Michael Obafemi's most recent match was at home against Plymouth Argyle on April 30th. Blackpool lost 0-4. Michael Obafemi played 42 minutes with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- April 30th0-4 lossvsPlymouth Argyle(42 mins, rating 6.44)
- March 1st2-2 drawatHuddersfield Town(72 mins, rating 6.41)
- December 31st1-0 lossatLuton Town(62 mins, rating 6.38)
- August 2nd1-2 lossvsStockport County(16 mins, rating 6.46)
- November 1st2-0 winvsNorthampton Town(66 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.28)
Next fixture
Michael Obafemi and Burnley are next in action on March 3rd against Lincoln City in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lincoln City vs Burnley match preview.
Teammates at Burnley
Michael Obafemi currently plays alongside Anel Ahmedhodzic, Andréas Hountondji, Jaydon Banel, Josh Laurent, Connor Roberts, Lucas Pires, Ashley Barnes, Hjalmar Ekdal, Jamie Vardy, Grégoire Coudert, Hannibal, Max Lewis Rowe Alleyne, Max Oliver Weiß, Marcus Edwards, Jordan Beyer, Ugo Raghouber, Lluc Castell, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Reo Hatate, Armando Broja, Ben Amos, Igor Julio, Mike Tresor, Oliver Sonne, Bashir Humphreys, Largie Ramazani, Aaron Ramsey, Dastan Satpaev, Shurandy Sambo, Michael Obafemi, Josh Cullen, Kyle Walker and Zeki Amdouni at Burnley.