Michael Ihiekwe
England
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Michael Ihiekwe 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Michael Ihiekwe has appeared in 25 League One matches this season, totalling 2,178 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 25 | 2,178 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 43 | 6.80 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.56 |
| Total | 26 | 2,268 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 43 | 6.79 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots | 16 | 0.70 | 67 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 34 |
| Shot accuracy | 19.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.12 | 80 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.37 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.17 | 52 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.20 | 13 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.12 | 12 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 34 |
Michael Ihiekwe has taken 16 shots with 3 on target (19% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 136 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 67th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Michael Ihiekwe has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 726 minutes. Michael Ihiekwe has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 1.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1105 | 45.70 | 76 |
| Accurate passes | 882 | 36.40 | 77 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Long balls won | 57 | 2.36 | 64 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.08 | 28 |
| Backward passes | 75 | 3.10 | 27 |
| Passes (final third) | 142 | 5.87 | 36 |
Michael Ihiekwe has completed 882 of 1105 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 76th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.25 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.50 | 47 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 184 | 7.60 | 88 |
| Aerials won | 109 | 4.50 | 83 |
| Touches | 1516 | 62.60 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 253 | 10.45 | 16 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.58 | 64 |
| Fouls won | 28 | 1.16 | 69 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.17 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 0.33 | 9 |
Michael Ihiekwe completes 6 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 184 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 1.78 | 56 |
| Tackles won | 26 | 1.07 | 55 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 0.79 | 20 |
| Clearances | 187 | 7.73 | 78 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 79 | 3.26 | 40 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 7 | 0.29 | 48 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.08 | 76 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 33 |
Michael Ihiekwe makes 43 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 187 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 56th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 0.74 | 28 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.17 | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 46 | 1.90 | 53 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Michael Ihiekwe has committed 18 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right center back (19 appearances), also at center back (4) and left center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Michael Ihiekwe previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 22 | 1,820 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 7.18 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.50 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 26 | 1,925 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 6.65 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 23 | 2,024 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 7.25 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 202 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.41 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 42 | 3,686 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 62 | 7.34 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 256 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.86 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.94 |
About Michael Ihiekwe
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Michael Ihiekwe has featured across 25 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2178 minutes. Michael Ihiekwe has attempted 16 shots with 3 on target, a 19% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.27 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Michael Ihiekwe has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (50% success rate). Michael Ihiekwe has contributed 4 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Michael Ihiekwe has registered 43 tackles (26 won), 19 interceptions, and 187 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 882 from 1105 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Michael Ihiekwe has won 184 of 264 total duels.
Discipline
Michael Ihiekwe has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 28.
About Michael Ihiekwe
Michael Ihiekwe is a 33-year-old defender playing for Blackpool in the League One, representing England. Michael Ihiekwe is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 20 November 1992.
Most recent appearance
Michael Ihiekwe's most recent match was away at Port Vale on September 29th. Blackpool won 3-2. Michael Ihiekwe played 71 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- September 29th3-2 winvsPort Vale(71 mins, rating 6.57)
- October 29th1-1 drawvsWigan Athletic(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.89)
- April 30th0-4 lossvsPlymouth Argyle(90 mins, rating 6.36)
- March 1st2-2 drawatHuddersfield Town(90 mins, rating 7.16)
- December 31st1-0 lossatLuton Town(90 mins, rating 6.55)
Next fixture
Michael Ihiekwe and Blackpool are next in action on January 4th against Reading in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Reading vs Blackpool match preview.
Teammates at Blackpool
Michael Ihiekwe currently plays alongside Albie Morgan, Fraser Horsfall, Tom Bloxham, Hayden Coulson, Josh Earl, Oliver Casey, Josh Bowler, Niall Ennis, Ilmari Niskanen, Leighton Clarkson, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Michael Ihiekwe, Jerry Yates, CJ Hamilton, Jordan Williams, Dion Charles, Oluchukwu Nwankwo, Karoy Anderson, Finley Munroe, Jordan Brown, Andy Lyons, Luke Southwood, Zac Ashworth, Dale Taylor and George Honeyman at Blackpool.