Malang Sarr
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Malang Sarr 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Malang Sarr has appeared in 33 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 2,926 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 33 | 2,926 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 65 | 7.12 |
 Coupe de France | 6 | 570 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 7.06 |
| Total | 39 | 3,496 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 77 | 7.11 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.03 | 33 |
| Shots | 23 | 0.70 | 64 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 61 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.09 | 74 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.43 | 75 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.12 | 45 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.06 | 87 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 30 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.20 | 22 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.15 | 20 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 35 |
Malang Sarr has taken 23 shots with 5 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 127 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Malang Sarr has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 585 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1995 | 61.40 | 77 |
| Accurate passes | 1766 | 54.30 | 78 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Long balls won | 149 | 4.58 | 98 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.15 | 46 |
| Backward passes | 142 | 4.37 | 39 |
| Passes (final third) | 266 | 8.18 | 92 |
Malang Sarr has completed 1766 of 1995 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.18 | 26 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 0.34 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 60 |
| Duels won | 145 | 4.46 | 60 |
| Aerials won | 51 | 1.57 | 64 |
| Touches | 2478 | 76.20 | 75 |
| Possession lost | 270 | 8.30 | 39 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.43 | 35 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 0.77 | 48 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.22 | 34 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 0.55 | 43 |
Malang Sarr completes 6 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 145 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 65 | 2.00 | 72 |
| Tackles won | 42 | 1.29 | 69 |
| Interceptions | 77 | 2.37 | 96 |
| Clearances | 131 | 4.03 | 62 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 175 | 5.38 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.06 | 17 |
| Errors led to shot | 4 | 0.12 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 66 |
Malang Sarr makes 65 tackles and 77 interceptions , adding 131 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 72nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 0.68 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.12 | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 57 |
| Foul involvements | 47 | 1.45 | 22 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Malang Sarr has committed 22 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left center back (27 appearances), also at center back (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Malang Sarr previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 21 | 1,384 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 5.94 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 13 | 713 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.29 |
 Europa League | 3 | 291 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.90 |
| Coupe de France | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 8 | 555 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 6.90 |
 Carabao Cup | 5 | 510 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7.14 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.44 |
 Champions League | 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.94 |
Premier League
Champions LeagueAbout Malang Sarr
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Malang Sarr has scored 1 assist across 33 appearances (33 starts), totalling 2926 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Malang Sarr has attempted 23 shots with 5 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Malang Sarr has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (55% success rate). Malang Sarr has contributed 7 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Malang Sarr has registered 65 tackles (42 won), 77 interceptions, and 131 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1766 from 1995 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Malang Sarr has won 145 of 224 total duels.
Discipline
Malang Sarr has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 25.
About Malang Sarr
Malang Sarr is a 27-year-old defender playing for Lens in the Ligue 1, representing France. Malang Sarr is left-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 23 January 1999.
Most recent appearance
Malang Sarr's most recent match was away at Nice on May 13th. Lens won 3-1. Malang Sarr played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.71.
Recent matches
- May 13th3-1 winvsNice(90 mins, rating 6.71)
- September 3rd0-4 winatOlympique Lyonnais(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.81)
- September 21st0-2 lossvsParis Saint Germain(90 mins, rating 6.1)
- January 2nd1-0 winvsNantes(90 mins, rating 7)
- August 13th1-1 drawatNice(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.9)
Teammates at Lens
Malang Sarr currently plays alongside Andy Diouf, Hamzat Ojediran, Ismaëlo Ganiou, Adam Delplace, Deiver Machado, Adrien Thomasson, Malang Sarr, Mamadou Sangaré, Matthieu Udol, Nidal Celik, Abdallah Sima, Florian Thauvin, Odsonne Édouard, Amadou Haidara, Kyllian Antonio, Rayan Fofana, Alpha Diallo, Ruben Aguilar, Jonathan Gradit, Erawan Garnier, Wesley Saïd, Oscar Lenne, Florian Sotoca, Jhoanner Chávez, Morgan Guilavogui, Mezian Soares, Robin Risser, Samson Baidoo, Anthony Bermont, Andrija Bulatovic, Allan Saint-Maximin, Ilan Jourdren, Saud Abdulhamid, Mathieu Gorgelin, Régis Gurtner and Fodé Sylla at Lens.