Oladapo Afolayan
England
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Oladapo Afolayan 2026/2027 season stats
As a left winger, Oladapo Afolayan has appeared in 4 Championship matches this season, totalling 278 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. 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 | 4 | 278 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6.62 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 141 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.12 |
| Total | 6 | 419 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6.79 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.32 | 36 |
| Shots | 6 | 1.90 | 42 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 17 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.97 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.65 | 48 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 75 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.60 | 16 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.65 | 17 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.32 | 73 |
Oladapo Afolayan has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 46 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 42nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Oladapo Afolayan has 1 assist and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 139 minutes. Oladapo Afolayan has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 84 | 27.20 | 83 |
| Accurate passes | 64 | 20.70 | 83 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.62 | 95 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.32 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 23 | 7.45 | 67 |
| Passes (final third) | 14 | 4.53 | 92 |
Oladapo Afolayan has completed 64 of 84 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 2.27 | 89 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 5.18 | 92 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 59 |
| Duels won | 18 | 5.83 | 80 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.65 | 38 |
| Touches | 150 | 48.60 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 47 | 15.22 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.32 | 56 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.94 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 2.27 | 89 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Oladapo Afolayan completes 7 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 18 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.29 | 73 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.65 | 67 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.32 | 70 |
| Clearances | 6 | 1.94 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 1.94 | 23 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Oladapo Afolayan makes 4 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 73rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.94 | 86 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.32 | 83 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 3.88 | 89 |
| 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 |
Oladapo Afolayan has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left winger (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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24 yrs#9
J. Fevrier23 yrs#11
O. Afolayan28 yrs#21
Y. Ohashi
30 yrs#23
M. Jørgensen
25 yrs#29
S. Morsy34 yrs#8
T. Cantwell28 yrs#10
D. De Neve
25 yrs#14
M. Baradji
25 yrs#24
R. Morishita29 yrs#25
A. Forshaw34 yrs#28
J. Garrett23 yrs#30
K. Montgomery
22 yrs#31
29 yrs
29 yrs
26 yrs
29 yrsOladapo Afolayan previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 8 | 159 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.61 |
 Bundesliga | 7 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4.67 |
 DFB Pokal | 2 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 32 | 1,639 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 17 | 6.70 |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 31 | 2,221 | 9 | 3 | 33 | 22 | 7.23 |
| DFB Pokal | 3 | 155 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 22 | 1,250 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6.90 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 16 | 1,228 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 20 | 7.01 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 78 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.88 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 44 | 3,403 | 12 | 5 | 70 | 78 | 7.23 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.16 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.73 |
About Oladapo Afolayan
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Oladapo Afolayan has scored 1 assist across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 278 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Oladapo Afolayan has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.25 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Oladapo Afolayan has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (44% success rate). Oladapo Afolayan has contributed 2 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Oladapo Afolayan has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 64 from 84 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Oladapo Afolayan has won 18 of 48 total duels.
Discipline
Oladapo Afolayan has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 6.
About Oladapo Afolayan
Oladapo Afolayan is a 28-year-old forward playing for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, representing England. Oladapo Afolayan is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 11 September 1997.
Most recent appearance
Oladapo Afolayan's most recent match was away at Lincoln City on August 8th. Blackburn Rovers drew 0-0. Oladapo Afolayan played 68 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
- August 8th0-0 drawatLincoln City(68 mins, rating 6.83)
- November 5th1-2 lossvsQueens Park Rangers(81 mins, rating 6.14)
- June 9th1-2 lossvsSheffield United(79 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.8)
- September 6th2-1 winvsMiddlesbrough(61 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.44)
- May 6th2-2 drawatWolverhampton Wanderers(68 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.05)
Next fixture
Oladapo Afolayan and Blackburn Rovers are next in action on September 28th against Ipswich Town in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Blackburn Rovers vs Ipswich Town match preview.
Teammates at Blackburn Rovers
Oladapo Afolayan currently plays alongside Yuki Ohashi, Oladapo Afolayan, Ryoya Morishita, Jayden Fevrier, Hayden Carter, Sean McLoughlin, Moussa Baradji, Aynsley Pears, Todd Cantwell, Andri Gudjohnsen, Tom Atcheson, Augustus Kargbo, Ryan Alebiosu, Gady Beyuku, Mathias Jørgensen, Harry Pickering, Yuri Ribeiro, Lewis Miller, Sam Morsy, Adam Forshaw, Scott Wharton, Kristi Montgomery, Jake Garrett, Dion De Neve and Balázs Tóth at Blackburn Rovers.