M'Bala Nzola
Angola
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M'Bala Nzola 2025/2026 season stats
As a left striker, M'Bala Nzola has appeared in 30 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,519 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.20 | 40 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.30 | 33 |
| Shots | 39 | 2.30 | 51 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 0.70 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 28.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.36 | n/a | 64 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0.36 | 58 |
| Shots off target | 17 | 1.01 | 67 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.65 | 57 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.12 | 81 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 44 |
| Key passes | 21 | 1.20 | 61 |
| Chances created | 20 | 1.18 | 71 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 14 |
M'Bala Nzola has taken 39 shots with 11 on target (28% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 39 minutes. Those shots are worth 7.3 expected goals (xG), 4.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 51st percentile for shot volume among attackers. M'Bala Nzola has 1 assist and 21 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 76 minutes. M'Bala Nzola has set up 22 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 44th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 297 | 17.60 | 31 |
| Accurate passes | 234 | 13.90 | 38 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 0.41 | 39 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.06 | 32 |
| Backward passes | 98 | 5.81 | 48 |
| Passes (final third) | 35 | 2.07 | 53 |
M'Bala Nzola has completed 234 of 297 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 31st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 19 | 1.13 | 65 |
| Dribble attempts | 37 | 2.19 | 55 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 96 | 5.69 | 59 |
| Aerials won | 43 | 2.55 | 78 |
| Touches | 585 | 34.70 | 32 |
| Possession lost | 193 | 11.44 | 37 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.18 | 15 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 1.54 | 42 |
| Dispossessed | 38 | 2.25 | 84 |
| Turnovers | 60 | 3.55 | 90 |
M'Bala Nzola completes 19 dribbles at a 51% success rate and wins 96 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 0.47 | 24 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.24 | 27 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.18 | 35 |
| Clearances | 12 | 0.71 | 62 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 70 | 4.15 | 90 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
M'Bala Nzola makes 8 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 190 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 29 | 1.72 | 69 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.12 | 46 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.06 | 95 |
| Offsides | 15 | 0.89 | 89 |
| Fouls per card | 9.67 | n/a | 63 |
| Foul involvements | 55 | 3.26 | 50 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
M'Bala Nzola has committed 29 fouls and received 2 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 9.7 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left striker (6 appearances), also at striker (5) and right striker (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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M'Bala Nzola previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.73 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.10 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 21 | 1,465 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 6.81 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 33 | 1,545 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 10 | 6.45 |
 Europa Conference League | 11 | 467 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6.86 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 32 | 2,744 | 13 | 2 | 28 | 12 | 6.89 |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 167 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 111 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 21 | 1,060 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 6.74 |
About M'Bala Nzola
Serie A 2025/2026 season
This season in the Serie A, M'Bala Nzola has scored 4 goals and 1 assist across 30 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1519 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. M'Bala Nzola has attempted 39 shots with 11 on target, a 28% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 7.32 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, M'Bala Nzola has created 20 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 19 successful dribbles from 37 attempts (51% success rate). M'Bala Nzola has contributed 21 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, M'Bala Nzola has registered 8 tackles (4 won), 3 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 234 from 297 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. M'Bala Nzola has won 96 of 210 total duels.
Discipline
M'Bala Nzola has received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 29 fouls and winning 26.
About M'Bala Nzola
M'Bala Nzola is a 30-year-old forward playing for Cagliari in the Serie A, representing Angola. M'Bala Nzola is left-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 18 August 1996.
Most recent appearance
M'Bala Nzola's most recent match was away at Parma on February 26th. Cagliari lost 1-0. M'Bala Nzola played 24 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.33.
Recent matches
Next fixture
M'Bala Nzola and Cagliari are next in action on October 9th against Lecce in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cagliari vs Lecce match preview.
Teammates at Cagliari
M'Bala Nzola currently plays alongside Yanis Massolin, Alessandro Romano, Yukinari Sugawara, Roberto Gagliardini, Adam Obert, Gennaro Borrelli, Alieu Fadera, Raphael Kofler, M'Bala Nzola, Kevin Carlos, Mattia Felici, Riccardo Ciervo, Zé Pedro, Jacopo Fazzini, Boris Radunović, Daniel Maldini, Alen Sherri, Juan Rodríguez, Alessandro Deiola, Yerry Mina, Giuseppe Aurelio, Elia Caprile, Michel Adopo, Demi Akarakiri, Yael Trepy, Paul Mendy, Ivan Sulev, Harry Winks, Nicola Grandu, Riyad Idrissi and Joseph Liteta at Cagliari.