Florian Sotoca
FrancePlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
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. 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. 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
Similar players
midfielders
Lens squad
F. Sotoca
35 yrs#7
A. Saint-Maximin29 yrs#9
F. Thauvin33 yrs#10
O. Édouard
28 yrs#11
A. Sima
25 yrs#19
W. Saïd31 yrs#22
A. Bermont21 yrs#26
E. Garnier20 yrs#34
R. Fofana20 yrs#38
M. Guilavogui28 yrs
A. Bulatovic
19 yrs#5
M. Sangaré
24 yrs#8
F. Sylla20 yrs#18
A. Haidara28 yrs#21
A. Thomasson32 yrs#28
A. Diallo20 yrs#31
A. Diouf23 yrs
H. Ojediran
22 yrsM. Soares
16 yrs
20 yrs
22 yrs
27 yrs
32 yrs
24 yrs
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.
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 Nice on May 13th. Lens won 3-1. Florian Sotoca played 13 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.69.
Recent matches
- 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)
- January 2nd1-0 winvsNantes(44 mins, rating 6.84)
- August 13th1-1 drawatNice(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Lens
Florian Sotoca 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.