Michael Obafemi
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Michael 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 44 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.15 | 12 |
| Shots | 15 | 1.10 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.40 | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 71 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.30 | 57 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.53 | 30 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.23 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.90 | 44 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.45 | 34 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.23 | 43 |
Michael Obafemi has taken 15 shots with 5 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 80 minutes. 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. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 194 | 14.60 | 22 |
| Accurate passes | 144 | 10.90 | 31 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.45 | 50 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.23 | 48 |
| Backward passes | 67 | 5.05 | 52 |
| Passes (final third) | 15 | 1.13 | 36 |
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
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.30 | 13 |
| Dribble attempts | 18 | 1.36 | 27 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 6 |
| Duels won | 30 | 2.26 | 2 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.23 | 7 |
| Touches | 368 | 27.70 | 17 |
| Possession lost | 113 | 8.52 | 29 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.45 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.98 | 33 |
| Dispossessed | 16 | 1.21 | 35 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 0.75 | 76 |
Michael Obafemi completes 4 dribbles at a 22% success rate and wins 30 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (7th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 0.83 | 31 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.30 | 25 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.15 | 18 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.23 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 31 | 2.34 | 45 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
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
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 0.75 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.30 | 33 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 1.73 | 15 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
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
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 5 | 258 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 14 | 927 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 6.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 3 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.63 |
| 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 |
| 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.
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. Born on 6 July 2000.
Most recent appearance
Michael Obafemi's most recent match was away at Plymouth Argyle on April 30th. Burnley 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 May 7th against Notts County in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Burnley vs Notts County match preview.
Teammates at Burnley
Michael Obafemi currently plays alongside Josh Laurent, Bashir Humphreys, Armando Broja, Kyle Walker, Hannibal, Marcus Edwards, Mike Tresor, Connor Roberts, Lucas Pires, Florentino, Jordan Beyer, Michael Obafemi, Andréas Hountondji, Hjalmar Ekdal, Shurandy Sambo, Joe Worrall, Zian Flemming, Lluc Castell, Lyle Foster, Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Jaydon Banel, Oluwaseun Adewumi, Luca Koleosho, Max Weiß, Oliver Sonne and Aaron Ramsey at Burnley.