Florian Sotoca
France
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Florian Sotoca 2025/2026 season stats
As a right attacking midfielder, Florian Sotoca has appeared in 26 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 512 minutes at an average rating of 4.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 26 | 512 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 4.91 |
 Coupe de France | 4 | 249 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7.28 |
| Total | 30 | 761 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 5.23 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.18 | 48 |
| Shots | 13 | 2.30 | 91 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 21 |
| Shot accuracy | 8.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 98 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 1.76 | 99 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.35 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.18 | 97 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 8 | 1.40 | 70 |
| Chances created | 7 | 1.23 | 73 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.18 | 57 |
Florian Sotoca has taken 13 shots with 1 on target (8% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 39 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 91st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Florian Sotoca has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 73 minutes. Florian Sotoca has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 251 | 44.10 | 64 |
| Accurate passes | 200 | 35.20 | 57 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 2.11 | 71 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.35 | 97 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Backward passes | 58 | 10.20 | 78 |
| Passes (final third) | 34 | 5.98 | 67 |
Florian Sotoca has completed 200 of 251 passes at 80% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 64th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.35 | 11 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.23 | 36 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 6 |
| Duels won | 33 | 5.80 | 83 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 2.29 | 97 |
| Touches | 362 | 63.60 | 66 |
| Possession lost | 86 | 15.12 | 85 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.88 | 53 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 2.11 | 88 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 1.23 | 62 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 1.41 | 51 |
Florian Sotoca completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 33 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.05 | 13 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.70 | 17 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.23 | 77 |
| Clearances | 10 | 1.76 | 83 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 22 | 3.87 | 27 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Florian Sotoca makes 6 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 85 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 13th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.58 | 68 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.18 | 45 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.35 | 92 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 82 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 3.69 | 88 |
| 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 |
Florian Sotoca has committed 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly right attacking midfielder (2 appearances), also at striker (1) and left attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Florian Sotoca previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 31 | 1,800 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 23 | 6.96 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 32 | 2,602 | 7 | 6 | 52 | 35 | 7.65 |
 Champions League | 6 | 469 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 7.09 |
 Europa League | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7.60 |
| Coupe de France | 1 | 120 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8.36 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 38 | 3,063 | 7 | 9 | 56 | 42 | 7.22 |
| Coupe de France | 4 | 184 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 35 | 2,486 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 31 | 7.19 |
About Florian Sotoca
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Florian Sotoca has scored 1 goal across 26 appearances (4 starts), totalling 512 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Florian Sotoca has attempted 13 shots with 1 on target, a 8% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.74 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Florian Sotoca has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Florian Sotoca has contributed 8 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Florian Sotoca has registered 6 tackles (4 won), 7 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 200 from 251 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Florian Sotoca has won 33 of 72 total duels.
Discipline
Florian Sotoca has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 12.
About Florian Sotoca
Florian Sotoca is a 35-year-old forward playing for Lens in the Ligue 1, representing France. Florian Sotoca is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 25 October 1990.
Most recent appearance
Florian Sotoca's most recent match was away at Strasbourg on December 27th. Lens lost 2-1. Florian Sotoca played 1 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.31.
Recent matches
- December 27th2-1 lossatStrasbourg(1 mins, rating 6.31)
- October 28th5-2 winvsAuxerre(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 13th3-1 winvsNice(13 mins, rating 6.69)
- September 3rd0-4 winatOlympique Lyonnais(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.85)
- September 21st0-2 lossvsParis Saint Germain(5 mins, rating 6.38)
Next fixture
Florian Sotoca and Lens are next in action on February 25th against Lorient in the Ligue 1. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lens vs Lorient match preview.
Teammates at Lens
Florian Sotoca currently plays alongside Maik Nawrocki, Mathieu Gorgelin, Jhoanner Chávez, Abdallah Sima, Andrija Bulatovic, Florian Sotoca, Kyllian Antonio, Franjo Ivanović, Amadou Haidara, Thorgan Hazard, Régis Gurtner, Odsonne Édouard, Yassine Titraoui, Jean-Clair Todibo, Michal Skoras, Florian Thauvin, Ilan Jourdren, Matthieu Udol, Saud Abdulhamid, Mezian Mesloub, Nidal Celik, Junior Kadile, Jonathan Gradit, Robin Risser, Ismaëlo Ganiou, Michaël Cuisance, Ruben Aguilar, Souleymane Sagnan and Samson Baidoo at Lens.