Ronan Kpakio stats
Wales
Match-by-match stats
R. Kpakio
CardiffDefenderBefore the next match
Cardiff v Birmingham, Saturday
What Birmingham allow right backs
Position stats13 appearances at RB against Birmingham in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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Odds OutliersRonan Kpakio 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Ronan Kpakio has appeared in 5 Championship matches this season, totalling 186 minutes at an average rating of 5.27. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 5 | 186 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5.27 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.34 |
| Total | 7 | 366 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5.58 |
Attacking stats
Ronan Kpakio has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 93 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 76th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ronan Kpakio has 1 assist and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 93 minutes. Ronan Kpakio has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Ronan Kpakio has completed 102 of 115 passes at 89% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 74th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Ronan Kpakio completes 0 dribbles and wins 8 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (21st percentile).
Defending stats
Ronan Kpakio makes 5 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 85th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Ronan Kpakio has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Cardiff squad
Y. Salech
24 yrs#9
O. Tanner
24 yrs#11
C. Willock28 yrs#16
I. Davies
25 yrs#39
C. Robinson31 yrs#47
J. Moylan
25 yrs#8
R. Colwill24 yrs#10
D. Turnbull
27 yrs#14
A. Robertson23 yrs#18
J. Colwill21 yrs#27
R. Tankiewicz17 yrs#33
C. Ashford22 yrs#45
28 yrs
27 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 33 | 1,823 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 46 | 6.67 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 205 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.40 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.26 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.29 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 3 | 113 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6.64 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.63 |
About Ronan Kpakio
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Ronan Kpakio has scored 1 assist across 5 appearances (2 starts), totalling 186 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Ronan Kpakio has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.09 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ronan Kpakio has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Ronan Kpakio has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ronan Kpakio has registered 5 tackles (4 won), 2 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 102 from 115 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Ronan Kpakio has won 8 of 16 total duels.
Discipline
Ronan Kpakio has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 1.
About Ronan Kpakio
Ronan Kpakio is a 19-year-old defender playing for Cardiff City in the Championship, representing Wales. Ronan Kpakio is right-footed and wears the number 44 shirt. Born on 25 May 2007.
Most recent appearance
Ronan Kpakio's most recent match was away at Middlesbrough on September 20th. Cardiff drew 2-2. Ronan Kpakio played 73 minutes with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- September 20th2-2 drawatMiddlesbrough(73 mins, rating 6.45)
- August 5th5-1 winvsWatford(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 2nd2-1 lossatBlackburn Rovers(12 mins, rating 6.78)
- January 21st3-1 winvsCharlton Athletic(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 22nd1-0 lossatBolton Wanderers(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ronan Kpakio and Cardiff City are next in action on March 3rd against Birmingham City in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cardiff City vs Birmingham City match preview.
Teammates at Cardiff City
Ronan Kpakio currently plays alongside Rubin Colwill, Joel Colwill, Chris Willock, Calum Chambers, Calum Scanlon, David Turnbull, Isaak Davies, Dylan Lawlor, Matthew Turner, Gabriel Osho, Krystian Bielik, Harry Tyrer, Ollie Tanner, Perry Ng, Nathan Trott, Joel Bagan, Callum Robinson, Cian Ashford, Rob Tankiewicz, Yousef Salech, Jack Moylan, Alex Robertson, Ronan Kpakio and Will Fish at Cardiff City.