Japhet Tanganga
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Japhet Tanganga 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Japhet Tanganga has appeared in 42 Championship matches this season, totalling 3,735 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.05 | 35 |
| Shots | 23 | 0.60 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 26.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 52 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.07 | 63 |
| Shots off target | 16 | 0.39 | 74 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.02 | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 30 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.30 | 28 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.29 | 39 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.10 | 59 |
Japhet Tanganga has taken 23 shots with 6 on target (26% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 162 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Japhet Tanganga has 1 assist and 14 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 311 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 2008 | 48.40 | 73 |
| Accurate passes | 1717 | 41.40 | 76 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 104 | 2.51 | 74 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.02 | 21 |
| Backward passes | 155 | 3.73 | 32 |
| Passes (final third) | 284 | 6.84 | 65 |
Japhet Tanganga has completed 1717 of 2008 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 73rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.12 | 21 |
| Dribble attempts | 18 | 0.43 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 13 |
| Duels won | 283 | 6.82 | 86 |
| Aerials won | 196 | 4.72 | 91 |
| Touches | 2799 | 67.40 | 66 |
| Possession lost | 391 | 9.42 | 18 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.24 | 20 |
| Fouls won | 37 | 0.89 | 65 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.24 | 36 |
| Turnovers | 27 | 0.65 | 42 |
Japhet Tanganga completes 5 dribbles at a 28% success rate and wins 283 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 51 | 1.23 | 32 |
| Tackles won | 31 | 0.75 | 34 |
| Interceptions | 68 | 1.64 | 87 |
| Clearances | 294 | 7.08 | 82 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 149 | 3.59 | 48 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 23 | 0.55 | 81 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.07 | 73 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Japhet Tanganga makes 51 tackles and 68 interceptions , adding 294 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 32nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 51 | 1.23 | 84 |
| Yellow cards | 10 | 0.24 | 79 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.02 | 92 |
| Fouls per card | 4.64 | n/a | 56 |
| Foul involvements | 88 | 2.12 | 77 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Japhet Tanganga has committed 51 fouls and received 10 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4.6 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right center back (36 appearances), also at left center back (4) and right back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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30 yrsJaphet Tanganga previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 40 | 3,553 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 57 | 7.13 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.87 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 18 | 1,548 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 7.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 4 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4.78 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7.45 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 11 | 744 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6.65 |
 Carabao Cup | 4 | 277 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.91 |
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.80 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Japhet Tanganga
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Japhet Tanganga has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 42 appearances (42 starts), totalling 3735 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Japhet Tanganga has attempted 23 shots with 6 on target, a 26% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Japhet Tanganga has created 12 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (28% success rate). Japhet Tanganga has contributed 14 key passes and 16 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Japhet Tanganga has registered 51 tackles (31 won), 68 interceptions, and 294 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1717 from 2008 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Japhet Tanganga has won 283 of 443 total duels.
Discipline
Japhet Tanganga has received 10 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 51 fouls and winning 37.
About Japhet Tanganga
Japhet Tanganga is a 27-year-old defender playing for Sheffield United in the Championship, representing England. Japhet Tanganga is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 31 March 1999.
Most recent appearance
Japhet Tanganga's most recent match was away at Derby County on October 2nd. Sheffield United won 1-2. Japhet Tanganga played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.05.
Recent matches
- October 2nd1-2 winatDerby County(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.05)
- November 13th2-3 lossvsPreston North End(90 mins, rating 6.64)
- March 13th1-3 lossvsBlackburn Rovers(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.99)
- September 14th0-2 winatWatford(90 mins, rating 7.69)
- July 16th2-1 winvsHull City(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.87)
Next fixture
Japhet Tanganga and Sheffield United are next in action on March 15th against Mansfield Town in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United match preview.
Teammates at Sheffield United
Japhet Tanganga currently plays alongside Ivo Grbic, Tom Cannon, Tyrese Campbell, Femi Seriki, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Jaïro Riedewald, Louie Marsh, Oliver Arblaster, Joe Rothwell, Romelle Donovan, Gustavo Hamer, Japhet Tanganga, Christian Nwachukwu, Patrick Bamford, Jamie Shackleton, Tahith Chong, Ryan Oné, S. Curtis, Harrison Burrows, Ehije Ukaki, Michael Cooper, Callum O'Hare, Nils Zätterström, Sam McCallum, Mark McGuinness, Adam Davies and Sydie Peck at Sheffield United.