Central African Republic
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J. Sambia
ClermontDefenderBefore the next match
Benin v Central African Republic, Thursday
What Benin allow right wing backs
Position stats3 appearances at RWB against Benin in their last 20 matches; league average from the Friendly International.
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As a left central midfielder, Junior Sambia has appeared in 12 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 550 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 midfielders.
Attacking stats
Junior Sambia has taken 5 shots with 3 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 110 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 32nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Junior Sambia has 2 assists and 8 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 69 minutes. Junior Sambia has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 89th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Junior Sambia has completed 211 of 255 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 56th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Junior Sambia completes 4 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 37 duels .
Defending stats
Junior Sambia makes 11 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Junior Sambia has committed 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly left central midfielder (3 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Clermont squad
F. Bianchini
25 yrs#7
L. Semedo
23 yrs#9
M. Douane24 yrs#11
O. Diop21 yrs#17
M. Bouchenna20 yrs#19
A. Hunou32 yrs#23
A. Saintorens21 yrs#29
E. Cantero21 yrs#77
C. Okou20 yrs#90
A. Baallal
22 yrs#2
J. Grillot20 yrs#5
J. Astic21 yrs#13
N. Strotz19 yrs#18M. Admar20 yrs#22
R. Kouamé
29 yrs#26
A. Ackra22 yrs#44
26 yrs
33 yrs
21 yrs
25 yrs
Central African Republic squad
E. Quarshie31 yrs#6I. Solet25 yrs#94J. NgoyaS. Wattel20 yrsC. Yawanendji-Malipangou24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.93 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 17 | 384 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 6.35 |
 Coppa Italia | 5 | 411 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6.81 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 18 | 1,030 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 6.87 |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.73 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 22 | 700 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 5.88 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 30 | 1,528 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 22 | 6.53 |
About Junior Sambia
Ligue 2 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Junior Sambia has scored 2 assists across 12 appearances (4 starts), totalling 550 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Junior Sambia has attempted 5 shots with 3 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Junior Sambia has created 8 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (36% success rate). Junior Sambia has contributed 8 key passes and 31 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Junior Sambia has registered 11 tackles (6 won), 5 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 211 from 255 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Junior Sambia has won 37 of 63 total duels.
Discipline
Junior Sambia has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 13.
About Junior Sambia
Junior Sambia is a 30-year-old defender playing for Clermont in the Ligue 2, representing Central African Republic. Junior Sambia is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 7 September 1996.
Most recent appearance
Junior Sambia's most recent match was at home against Rodez on May 20th. Clermont won 1-0. Junior Sambia played 82 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.29.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Junior Sambia and Clermont are next in action on October 11th against Fontenay Vendée Foot in the Coupe de France. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Fontenay Vendée Foot vs Clermont match preview.
Teammates at Clermont
Junior Sambia currently plays alongside Jean Grillot, Ibrahim Coulibaly, Noam Strotz, Luís Semedo, Ethan Kena Kabeya, Florian Bianchini, Junior Sambia, Mohamed-Amine Bouchenna, Andy Pelmard, Théo Guivarch, Marouane Admar, El Hadj Koné, Maïdine Douane, Massamba N'Diaye, Enzo Cantero, Yoann Salmier, Arthur Saintorens, Ivan M'Bahia, Ousmane Diop, Christ Okou, Abdellah Baallal, Julien Astic, Vital Nsimba, Allan Ackra, Matys Donavin, Kenji-Van Boto, Adrien Hunou and Rominigue Kouamé at Clermont.