Zidane Iqbal stats
Iraq
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Z. Iqbal
Dundee UnitedMidfielderBefore the next match
Dundee United v Aberdeen, Saturday
What Aberdeen allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats9 appearances at RCDM against Aberdeen in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premiership.
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As a left central midfielder, Zidane Iqbal has appeared in 4 Premiership matches this season, totalling 296 minutes at an average rating of 7.43. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership midfielders.
Attacking stats
Zidane Iqbal has taken 6 shots with 3 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 49 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Zidane Iqbal has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 74 minutes. Zidane Iqbal has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Zidane Iqbal has completed 183 of 203 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 86th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Zidane Iqbal completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 20 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
Zidane Iqbal makes 6 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Zidane Iqbal has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly left central midfielder (2 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Dundee United squad
M. Merghem
29 yrs#7
Z. Sapsford
24 yrs#9
L. Rose27 yrs#15
J. Randall
24 yrs#21
D. Bennie20 yrs#77
I. Metsoko24 yrs#93
P. Camara
29 yrs#8
D. Tait
24 yrs#10E. Agyei
21 yrs#12Z. Iqbal
23 yrs#14
L. Cameron24 yrs#16
N. Farrugia
27 yrs#20A. Yoro
19 yrs#26
27 yrs
24 yrs
25 yrs
21 yrs
25 yrsIraq squad
I. Bayesh26 yrs#8
M. Qabeel21 yrs#9
H. Abdulkareem27 yrs#10S. Rasheed Hameed26 yrs#13
A. Jasim22 yrs#17
A. Hussein30 yrs#18
A. Qasem23 yrs#37
Z. Ismail24 yrs#6
A. Al-Ammari29 yrs#6
H. Abdulkareem22 yrs#8J. Nasrawe19 yrs#10
A. Razaq Qassem23 yrs#13Z. Iqbal23 yrs#14
M. Qasim29 yrs#19K. Nabeel28 yrs#20
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 9 | 470 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6.73 |
 World Cup | 3 | 188 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.53 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.70 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 11 | 505 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 6.79 |
 Eredivisie | 5 | 255 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.80 |
 Europa League | 2 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.64 |
Eredivisie2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 18 | 1,459 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 22 | 7.14 |
 KNVB Beker | 3 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7.00 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Asian Cup | 2 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7.19 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 18 | 553 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 6.34 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.45 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 4 | 189 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Zidane Iqbal
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Zidane Iqbal has featured across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 296 minutes. Zidane Iqbal has attempted 6 shots with 3 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.30 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zidane Iqbal has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Zidane Iqbal has contributed 4 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zidane Iqbal has registered 6 tackles (4 won), 6 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 183 from 203 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Zidane Iqbal has won 20 of 30 total duels.
Discipline
Zidane Iqbal has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 8.
About Zidane Iqbal
Zidane Iqbal is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Dundee United in the Premiership, representing Iraq. Zidane Iqbal is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 27 April 2003.
Most recent appearance
Zidane Iqbal's most recent match was away at St. Johnstone on January 2nd. Dundee United drew 1-1. Zidane Iqbal played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 8.09.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-1 drawatSt. Johnstone(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 8.09)
- November 2nd1-0 winvsHibernian(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.38)
- May 5th0-3 winatSt. Mirren(83 mins, rating 7.52)
- January 4th1-1 drawvsFalkirk(33 mins, rating 6.72)
- February 27th1-6 lossvsPSV(29 mins, rating 6.19)
Next fixture
Zidane Iqbal and Dundee United are next in action on November 7th against Celtic in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dundee United vs Celtic match preview.
Teammates at Dundee United
Zidane Iqbal currently plays alongside Abdoulaye Yoro, Zachary Sapsford, Jesse Randall, Idjessi Metsoko, Zidane Iqbal, Joshua Rawlins, Mehdi Merghem, Neil Farrugia, Daniel Bennie, Lyall Cameron, Ross Graham, Dario Naamo, Will Ferry, Lachlan Rose, Dylan Tait, Michael Forbes, Jack Walton, Panutche Camara, Bert Esselink, Emmanuel Agyei, J. Amissah and Iurie Iovu at Dundee United.