Michael Folorunsho
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Match-by-match stats
Michael Folorunsho 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Michael Folorunsho has appeared in 27 Serie A matches this season, totalling 2,009 minutes at an average rating of 6.61. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 27 | 2,009 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 25 | 6.61 |
 Coppa Italia | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.65 |
| Total | 28 | 2,129 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 27 | 6.61 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 55 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.09 | 31 |
| Shots | 36 | 1.60 | 70 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.40 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.22 | n/a | 45 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.18 | 76 |
| Shots off target | 16 | 0.72 | 76 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.49 | 68 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 65 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 15 | 0.70 | 25 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.63 | 30 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.09 | 34 |
Michael Folorunsho has taken 36 shots with 9 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 56 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 70th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Michael Folorunsho has 0 assists and 15 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 144 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 486 | 21.80 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 323 | 14.50 | 3 |
| Pass accuracy | 66.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 0.94 | 26 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.04 | 58 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.18 | 40 |
| Backward passes | 118 | 5.29 | 20 |
| Passes (final third) | 63 | 2.82 | 10 |
Michael Folorunsho has completed 323 of 486 passes at 66% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 5th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 23 | 1.03 | 76 |
| Dribble attempts | 50 | 2.24 | 80 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 37 |
| Duels won | 127 | 5.69 | 75 |
| Aerials won | 35 | 1.57 | 83 |
| Touches | 918 | 41.10 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 321 | 14.38 | 82 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 0.67 | 39 |
| Fouls won | 49 | 2.20 | 87 |
| Dispossessed | 33 | 1.48 | 79 |
| Turnovers | 56 | 2.51 | 95 |
Michael Folorunsho completes 23 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 127 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 1.12 | 18 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.45 | 8 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.40 | 21 |
| Clearances | 28 | 1.25 | 53 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 66 | 2.96 | 8 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.04 | 76 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 51 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Michael Folorunsho makes 25 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 28 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 80 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 18th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 35 | 1.57 | 68 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.13 | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 13 | 0.58 | 100 |
| Fouls per card | 11.67 | n/a | 86 |
| Foul involvements | 84 | 3.76 | 87 |
| 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 |
Michael Folorunsho has committed 35 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11.7 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left central midfielder (13 appearances), also at left striker (4) and striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Michael Folorunsho previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 20 | 684 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 6.76 |
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 249 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 6.89 |
| Coppa Italia | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 34 | 2,789 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 50 | 6.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 30 | 2,057 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 42 | 7.13 |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 165 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 31 | 2,557 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 33 | 6.96 |
About Michael Folorunsho
Serie A 2025/2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Michael Folorunsho has scored 2 goals across 27 appearances (24 starts), totalling 2009 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Michael Folorunsho has attempted 36 shots with 9 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Michael Folorunsho has created 14 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 23 successful dribbles from 50 attempts (46% success rate). Michael Folorunsho has contributed 15 key passes and 23 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Michael Folorunsho has registered 25 tackles (10 won), 9 interceptions, and 28 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 323 from 486 pass attempts, a 66% pass accuracy rate. Michael Folorunsho has won 127 of 281 total duels.
Discipline
Michael Folorunsho has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 35 fouls and winning 49.
About Michael Folorunsho
Michael Folorunsho is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Napoli in the Serie A, representing Italy. Michael Folorunsho is right-footed. Born on 7 February 1998.
Most recent appearance
Michael Folorunsho's most recent match was away at Torino on August 24th. Napoli won 2-1. Michael Folorunsho played 18 minutes with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
Teammates at Napoli
Michael Folorunsho currently plays alongside Scott McTominay, Rasmus Højlund, Pasquale Mazzocchi, Stanislav Lobotka, Alessandro Buongiorno, Antonio Vergara, Billy Gilmour, Giuseppe Ambrosino, Matteo Politano, Luca Marianucci, Mathías Olivera, Rafa Marín, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Jens Cajuste, David Neres, Romelu Lukaku, Giovane, Frank Anguissa, Amir Rrahmani, Christian Garofalo, Nikita Contini, Miguel Gutiérrez, Jesper Lindstrøm, Cyril Ngonge, Leonardo Spinazzola, Alessio Zerbin, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Kevin De Bruyne, Noa Lang, Coli Saco, Lorenzo Lucca, Walid Cheddira, Vanja Milinković-Savić, Gennaro Iaccarino, Michael Folorunsho, Emanuele Rao, Lorenzo Sgarbi, Alisson Santos, Sam Beukema, Alex Meret and Luis Hasa at Napoli.