Philipp Sander
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Philipp Sander 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Philipp Sander has appeared in 30 Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 2,456 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Bundesliga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 30 | 2,456 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 65 | 6.91 |
 DFB Pokal | 2 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.11 |
| Total | 32 | 2,629 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 69 | 6.92 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 67 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.07 | 35 |
| Shots | 25 | 0.90 | 73 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.30 | 73 |
| Shot accuracy | 32.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 52 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 42 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.44 | 82 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.18 | 63 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.40 | 41 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.22 | 23 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
Philipp Sander has taken 25 shots with 8 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 98 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 73rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Philipp Sander has 0 assists and 11 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 409 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 23rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1418 | 52.00 | 59 |
| Accurate passes | 1221 | 44.70 | 59 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 67 | 2.46 | 68 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.40 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 214 | 7.84 | 80 |
| Passes (final third) | 146 | 5.35 | 44 |
Philipp Sander has completed 1221 of 1418 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 59th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.18 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 0.48 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 141 | 5.17 | 68 |
| Aerials won | 57 | 2.09 | 68 |
| Touches | 1959 | 71.80 | 62 |
| Possession lost | 293 | 10.74 | 49 |
| Dribbled past | 18 | 0.66 | 61 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 0.51 | 32 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.44 | 58 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 0.59 | 37 |
Philipp Sander completes 5 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 141 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 65 | 2.38 | 84 |
| Tackles won | 43 | 1.58 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 50 | 1.83 | 95 |
| Clearances | 104 | 3.81 | 48 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 158 | 5.79 | 96 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 7 | 0.26 | 45 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 45 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 31 |
Philipp Sander makes 65 tackles and 50 interceptions , adding 104 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 1.03 | 55 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.15 | 38 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 81 |
| Foul involvements | 42 | 1.54 | 44 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Philipp Sander has committed 28 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
BundesligaMainly right center back (19 appearances), also at right central midfielder (3) and left defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Philipp Sander previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 27 | 1,408 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 34 | 6.62 |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.23 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 25 | 2,080 | 3 | 4 | 41 | 44 | 7.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 32 | 2,325 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 43 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 19 | 771 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 6.32 |
About Philipp Sander
Bundesliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Bundesliga, Philipp Sander has scored 2 goals across 30 appearances (29 starts), totalling 2456 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Philipp Sander has attempted 25 shots with 8 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Philipp Sander has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (38% success rate). Philipp Sander has contributed 11 key passes and 28 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Philipp Sander has registered 65 tackles (43 won), 50 interceptions, and 104 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1221 from 1418 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Philipp Sander has won 141 of 235 total duels.
Discipline
Philipp Sander has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 14.
About Philipp Sander
Philipp Sander is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga, representing Germany. Philipp Sander is right-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 21 February 1998.
Most recent appearance
Philipp Sander's most recent match was away at TSG Hoffenheim on April 23rd. Borussia Mönchengladbach won 4-0. Philipp Sander played 86 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.79.
Recent matches
- April 23rd4-0 winvsTSG Hoffenheim(86 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.79)
- February 22nd3-1 lossatFC Augsburg(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.74)
- December 18th1-0 winvsBorussia Dortmund(90 mins, rating 6.74)
- October 23rd0-0 drawatVfL Wolfsburg(90 mins, rating 6.92)
- November 3rd1-1 drawvsFSV Mainz 05(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.67)
Teammates at Borussia Mönchengladbach
Philipp Sander currently plays alongside Nico Elvedi, Kevin Diks, Joe Scally, Jens Castrop, Shuto Machino, Moritz Nicolas, Kevin Stöger, Tomas Cvancara, Philipp Sander, Tim Kleindienst, Giovanni Reyna, Florian Neuhaus, Jan Olschowsky, Tobias Sippel, Yukhym Konoplya, Robin Hack, Enzo Leopold, Fabio Chiarodia, Wael Mohya, Hugo Bolin, Franck Honorat, Jan Leszczyński, David Herold, Daniel Batz, Lukas Ullrich, Nathan Ngoumou, Zento Uno and Isac Lidberg at Borussia Mönchengladbach.