Kerim Çalhanoğlu
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Kerim Çalhanoğlu 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Kerim Çalhanoğlu has appeared in 22 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 1,350 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 86 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.20 | 90 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.80 | 80 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.30 | 88 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 75 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.27 | 56 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.33 | 92 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.13 | 97 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Key passes | 16 | 1.10 | 84 |
| Chances created | 13 | 0.87 | 86 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.40 | 94 |
Kerim Çalhanoğlu has taken 12 shots with 4 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 113 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 80th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kerim Çalhanoğlu has 2 assists and 16 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 104 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 482 | 32.10 | 16 |
| Accurate passes | 323 | 21.50 | 7 |
| Pass accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.40 | 21 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 17 | 1.13 | 87 |
| Backward passes | 79 | 5.27 | 55 |
| Passes (final third) | 97 | 6.47 | 70 |
Kerim Çalhanoğlu has completed 323 of 482 passes at 67% accuracy , plus 17 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.73 | 77 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 1.40 | 78 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 58 |
| Duels won | 65 | 4.33 | 43 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 1.20 | 39 |
| Touches | 960 | 64.00 | 54 |
| Possession lost | 296 | 19.73 | 98 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 1.27 | 92 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.33 | 12 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.40 | 55 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kerim Çalhanoğlu completes 11 dribbles at a 52% success rate and wins 65 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 33 | 2.20 | 77 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 1.40 | 75 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 1.27 | 68 |
| Clearances | 66 | 4.40 | 57 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 79 | 5.27 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.13 | 89 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Kerim Çalhanoğlu makes 33 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 66 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 77th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 0.93 | 28 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.13 | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 70 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 1.27 | 13 |
| 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 |
Kerim Çalhanoğlu has committed 14 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left back (13 appearances), also at left winger (1).
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 11 | 345 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 8 | 582 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 22 | 7.03 |
 Bundesliga | 3 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4.39 |
 DFB Pokal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 10 | 619 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 6.28 |
About Kerim Çalhanoğlu
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Kerim Çalhanoğlu has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 22 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1350 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Kerim Çalhanoğlu has attempted 12 shots with 4 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kerim Çalhanoğlu has created 13 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 11 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (52% success rate). Kerim Çalhanoğlu has contributed 16 key passes and 87 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kerim Çalhanoğlu has registered 33 tackles (21 won), 19 interceptions, and 66 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 323 from 482 pass attempts, a 67% pass accuracy rate. Kerim Çalhanoğlu has won 65 of 132 total duels.
Discipline
Kerim Çalhanoğlu has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 5.
About Kerim Çalhanoğlu
Kerim Çalhanoğlu is a 23-year-old defender playing for Vukovar in the 1. HNL, representing Germany. Kerim Çalhanoğlu is left-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 26 August 2002.
Most recent appearance
Kerim Çalhanoğlu's most recent match was away at Gorica on August 6th. Vukovar lost 1-2. Kerim Çalhanoğlu played 58 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.89.
Recent matches
- January 19th6-3 lossatHajduk Split(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 9th0-2 lossvsVaraždin(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 2nd3-0 lossatRijeka(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 7th1-0 winvsOsijek(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 13th2-2 drawatSlaven Koprivnica(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Vukovar
Kerim Çalhanoğlu currently plays alongside Denis Pintol, Pocholo Bugas, Marino Bulat, Josip Špoljarić, Jakov Gurlica, Robin González, Luka Klanac, Mario Tadic, Nikita Vlasenko, Antonio Bosec, Kerim Çalhanoğlu, Jakov Biljan, Mario Tičinović, Kristijan Pavicic, Halid Šabanović and Alen Jurilj at Vukovar.