Yoann Salmier
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Yoann Salmier 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Yoann Salmier has appeared in 31 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 2,605 minutes at an average rating of 6.52. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.07 | 49 |
| Shots | 16 | 0.60 | 63 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.30 | 85 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.13 | n/a | 56 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.28 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 76 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 32 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.30 | 37 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.28 | 48 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Yoann Salmier has taken 16 shots with 8 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 163 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Yoann Salmier has 1 assist and 8 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 326 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1709 | 59.00 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 1507 | 52.10 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Long balls won | 90 | 3.11 | 72 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Backward passes | 87 | 3.01 | 21 |
| Passes (final third) | 183 | 6.32 | 51 |
Yoann Salmier has completed 1507 of 1709 passes at 88% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.17 | 20 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 0.45 | 30 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 82 | 2.83 | 3 |
| Aerials won | 39 | 1.35 | 43 |
| Touches | 2088 | 72.10 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 230 | 7.95 | 17 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.35 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 0.48 | 12 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.03 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Yoann Salmier completes 5 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 82 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 0.90 | 10 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 0.52 | 6 |
| Interceptions | 30 | 1.04 | 39 |
| Clearances | 165 | 5.70 | 84 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 114 | 3.94 | 56 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.07 | 73 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Yoann Salmier makes 26 tackles and 30 interceptions , adding 165 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 100 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 10th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 27 | 0.93 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.14 | 37 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.03 | 87 |
| Fouls per card | 5.40 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 41 | 1.42 | 10 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Yoann Salmier has committed 27 fouls and received 4 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 5.4 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly left center back (25 appearances), also at center back (3) and right center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Yoann Salmier previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 13 | 1,170 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 7.17 |
 Ligue 1 | 13 | 797 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 20 | 1,577 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 7.01 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 32 | 2,652 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 53 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 31 | 2,671 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 58 | 7.01 |
About Yoann Salmier
Ligue 2 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Yoann Salmier has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 31 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2605 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Yoann Salmier has attempted 16 shots with 8 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yoann Salmier has created 8 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (38% success rate). Yoann Salmier has contributed 8 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yoann Salmier has registered 26 tackles (15 won), 30 interceptions, and 165 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1507 from 1709 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Yoann Salmier has won 82 of 155 total duels.
Discipline
Yoann Salmier has received 4 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 14.
About Yoann Salmier
Yoann Salmier is a 33-year-old defender playing for Clermont in the Ligue 2, representing France. Yoann Salmier is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 21 November 1992.
Most recent appearance
Yoann Salmier's most recent match was away at Guingamp on August 29th. Clermont won 1-0. Yoann Salmier played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.23.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Yoann Salmier and Clermont are next in action on November 21st against Reims in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Clermont vs Reims match preview.
Teammates at Clermont
Yoann Salmier currently plays alongside Ivan M'Bahia, Mohamed-Amine Bouchenna, Ousmane Diop, Ibrahim Coulibaly, Enzo Cantero, Maïdine Douane, Andy Pelmard, Yuliwes Bellache, Cheick Oumar Konaté, Théo Guivarch, Adrien Hunou, Yoann Salmier, El Hadj Koné, Allan Ackra, Matys Donavin, Kenji-Van Boto, Julien Astic, Abdellah Baallal, Vital Nsimba and Massamba N'Diaye at Clermont.