Junior Sambia
France
Match-by-match stats
J. Sambia
ClermontDefenderJunior Sambia 2026/2027 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Junior Sambia has appeared in 7 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 316 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.28 | 65 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.10 | 39 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.60 | 72 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.57 | 77 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.28 | 98 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 85 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.10 | 56 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.14 | 58 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.57 | 88 |
Junior Sambia has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 79 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 39th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Junior Sambia has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 79 minutes. Junior Sambia has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 85th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 143 | 40.70 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 113 | 32.20 | 54 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.42 | 42 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 1.14 | 78 |
| Backward passes | 35 | 9.97 | 74 |
| Passes (final third) | 24 | 6.84 | 73 |
Junior Sambia has completed 113 of 143 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.57 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 1.71 | 66 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 25 |
| Duels won | 14 | 3.99 | 27 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 1.14 | 62 |
| Touches | 202 | 57.50 | 56 |
| Possession lost | 53 | 15.09 | 81 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.57 | 48 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.85 | 25 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.85 | 56 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.85 | 6 |
Junior Sambia completes 2 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 14 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 1.42 | 37 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.85 | 42 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.85 | 42 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.42 | 65 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 3.42 | 27 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Junior Sambia makes 5 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.14 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.85 | 95 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 1.99 | 11 |
| 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 |
Junior Sambia has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly attacking midfielder (1 appearance), also at left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Junior Sambia previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 1 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.86 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 22 | 700 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 5.88 |
| 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 1 assist across 7 appearances (2 starts), totalling 316 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Junior Sambia has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% 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 4 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (33% success rate). Junior Sambia has contributed 4 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Junior Sambia has registered 5 tackles (3 won), 3 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 113 from 143 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Junior Sambia has won 14 of 27 total duels.
Discipline
Junior Sambia has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 3.
About Junior Sambia
Junior Sambia is a 30-year-old defender playing for Clermont in the Ligue 2, representing France. 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 away at Mauritania on April 5th. Clermont lost 3-1. Junior Sambia played 83 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.86.
Recent matches
- April 5th3-1 lossatMauritania(83 mins, rating 6.86)
- January 22nd1-1 drawatGrenoble Foot 38(27 mins, rating 6.51)
- November 23rd0-0 drawvsBoulogne(84 mins, rating 6.68)
- September 24th1-1 drawatDunkerque(29 mins, rating 6.81)
- July 26th0-0 drawvsSochaux(69 mins, rating 6.84)
Next fixture
Junior Sambia and Clermont are next in action on August 11th against Red Star in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Clermont vs Red Star match preview.
Teammates at Clermont
Junior Sambia currently plays alongside Ibrahim Coulibaly, Yoann Salmier, Ousmane Diop, Jean Grillot, Enzo Cantero, Théo Guivarch, Ethan Kena Kabeya, Luís Semedo, Maïdine Douane, Florian Bianchini, Junior Sambia, Arthur Saintorens, Andy Pelmard, El Hadj Koné, Mohamed-Amine Bouchenna, Massamba N'Diaye, Ivan M'Bahia, Christ Okou, Abdellah Baallal, Vital Nsimba, Allan Ackra, Julien Astic, Adrien Hunou, Matys Donavin, Kenji-Van Boto and Rominigue Kouamé at Clermont.