Sayibu Yakubu
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Sayibu Yakubu 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Sayibu Yakubu has appeared in 9 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 737 minutes at an average rating of 5.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.24 | 88 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.90 | 79 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 85 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.12 | 77 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.37 | 71 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.24 | 68 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.20 | 20 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.24 | 32 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Sayibu Yakubu has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 105 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sayibu Yakubu has 1 assist and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 369 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 346 | 42.30 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 294 | 35.90 | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 2.20 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.24 | 41 |
| Backward passes | 31 | 3.79 | 29 |
| Passes (final third) | 36 | 4.40 | 23 |
Sayibu Yakubu has completed 294 of 346 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.12 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.24 | 31 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 25 |
| Duels won | 44 | 5.37 | 62 |
| Aerials won | 31 | 3.79 | 90 |
| Touches | 441 | 53.90 | 35 |
| Possession lost | 90 | 10.99 | 49 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.37 | 33 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.73 | 46 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.49 | 60 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sayibu Yakubu completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 44 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.49 | 4 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.12 | 1 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 1.59 | 33 |
| Clearances | 40 | 4.88 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 1.47 | 2 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 6 | 0.73 | 97 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sayibu Yakubu makes 4 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 40 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 184 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 4th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 0.85 | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.37 | 89 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 2.33 | n/a | 28 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 1.59 | 40 |
| 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 |
Sayibu Yakubu has committed 7 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.3 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly right center back (4 appearances), also at center back (3) and left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout Sayibu Yakubu
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Sayibu Yakubu has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 9 appearances (8 starts), totalling 737 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Sayibu Yakubu has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sayibu Yakubu has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Sayibu Yakubu has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sayibu Yakubu has registered 4 tackles (1 won), 13 interceptions, and 40 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 294 from 346 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Sayibu Yakubu has won 44 of 100 total duels.
Discipline
Sayibu Yakubu has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 6.
About Sayibu Yakubu
Sayibu Yakubu is a 20-year-old defender playing for SJK in the Veikkausliiga, representing Ghana. and wears the number 32 shirt. Born on 27 December 2005.
Most recent appearance
Sayibu Yakubu's most recent match was away at VPS on March 5th. SJK lost 1-0. Sayibu Yakubu played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 7.12.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Sayibu Yakubu and SJK are next in action on July 5th against Jaro in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Jaro vs SJK match preview.
Teammates at SJK
Sayibu Yakubu currently plays alongside Armaan Wilson, Kelwin Souza do Nascimento, Eze Onuoha, Samuel Friday James, Moustapha Fanné, Aniis Machaal, Oskari Väistö, Markus Arsalo, Roope Paunio, Aapo Boström, Salim Yussif, Eetu Mömmö, Albin Björkskog, Sayibu Yakubu, Rangel, V. Hänninen, Kasper Paananen, Danila Bulgakov, J. Viitala, Leon Vesterbacka, Ussumane Djalo, Caio Araújo, Joonas Kekarainen, Prosper Padera, Jeremiah Streng, Muhammed Suso, Elias Mastokangas, Jaakko Moisio and Kelvin Pires at SJK.