Yaya Sithole
South Africa
Match-by-match stats
Yaya Sithole 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Yaya Sithole has appeared in 26 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 1,543 minutes at an average rating of 6.32. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 26 | 1,543 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 6.32 |
 Taça De Portugal | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Total | 27 | 1,663 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 6.33 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 59 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 23 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.20 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 21 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 82 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.12 | 4 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.30 | 8 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.29 | 18 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Yaya Sithole has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 386 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 3rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Yaya Sithole has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 309 minutes. Yaya Sithole has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 22nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 672 | 39.20 | 53 |
| Accurate passes | 536 | 31.30 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Long balls won | 29 | 1.69 | 51 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 123 | 7.17 | 42 |
| Passes (final third) | 94 | 5.48 | 58 |
Yaya Sithole has completed 536 of 672 passes at 80% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.29 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 0.87 | 31 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 13 |
| Duels won | 74 | 4.32 | 26 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 1.52 | 74 |
| Touches | 889 | 51.90 | 36 |
| Possession lost | 190 | 11.08 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.76 | 42 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.58 | 10 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.29 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 23 | 1.34 | 47 |
Yaya Sithole completes 5 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 74 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 35 | 2.04 | 60 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 1.17 | 46 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.58 | 23 |
| Clearances | 37 | 2.16 | 80 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 90 | 5.25 | 78 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Yaya Sithole makes 35 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 37 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 60th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 37 | 2.16 | 82 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.35 | 71 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 6.17 | n/a | 58 |
| Foul involvements | 47 | 2.74 | 35 |
| 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 |
Yaya Sithole has committed 37 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.2 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left defensive midfielder (8 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (4) and left central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Yaya Sithole previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 5 | 391 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7.02 |
 World Cup | 3 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6.46 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 211 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.39 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.99 |
| Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 7 | 697 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 6.96 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 189 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4.49 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 25 | 1,497 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 6.63 |
About Yaya Sithole
Liga Portugal 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Yaya Sithole has scored 1 goal across 26 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1543 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Yaya Sithole has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.33 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yaya Sithole has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (33% success rate). Yaya Sithole has contributed 5 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yaya Sithole has registered 35 tackles (20 won), 10 interceptions, and 37 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 536 from 672 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Yaya Sithole has won 74 of 172 total duels.
Discipline
Yaya Sithole has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 37 fouls and winning 10.
About Yaya Sithole
Yaya Sithole is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Tondela in the Liga Portugal, representing South Africa. Yaya Sithole is right-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 3 March 1999.
Most recent appearance
Yaya Sithole's most recent match was away at Canada on August 30th. Tondela lost 0-1. Yaya Sithole played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 8 tackles with a match rating of 7.26.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Yaya Sithole and Tondela are next in action on January 29th against Imortal Albufeira in the Taça De Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Imortal Albufeira vs Tondela match preview.
Teammates at Tondela
Yaya Sithole currently plays alongside Bebeto, Zé Ricardo, Cícero, Yaya Sithole, Farru, Ruly García, João Lima, Leonardo Silva, Mateus Sarará, Xabi Huarte, Carraça, Carlão, Henry Addo, Christian Marques, Cascavel, Richarllyson, Brayan Medina, Gastón Novero, Arjen van der Heide, Bruno Almeida, João Afonso, Tiago Dias, Ian Kamga, Hélder Tavares, Tomané, Lucas Cañizares and Hugo Félix at Tondela.