Pape Gueye
France
Match-by-match stats
P. Gueye
VillarrealMidfielderPape Gueye 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Pape Gueye has appeared in 7 La Liga matches this season, totalling 526 minutes at an average rating of 7.18. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 7 | 526 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 7.18 |
 Champions League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.01 |
| Total | 8 | 616 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 7.16 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.50 | 94 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.51 | 86 |
| Shots | 6 | 1.00 | 43 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.70 | 79 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 50.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.75 | n/a | 92 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.17 | 17 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.17 | 37 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 9 | 1.50 | 59 |
| Chances created | 7 | 1.20 | 53 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Pape Gueye has taken 6 shots with 4 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 88 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 1.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Pape Gueye has 0 assists and 9 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 75 minutes. Pape Gueye has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 413 | 70.70 | 92 |
| Accurate passes | 352 | 60.20 | 91 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 5.13 | 97 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.34 | 58 |
| Backward passes | 78 | 13.35 | 90 |
| Passes (final third) | 81 | 13.86 | 99 |
Pape Gueye has completed 352 of 413 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 92nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.34 | 27 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.20 | 42 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 20 |
| Duels won | 21 | 3.59 | 29 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.34 | 32 |
| Touches | 499 | 85.40 | 91 |
| Possession lost | 85 | 14.54 | 77 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.17 | 5 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 2.40 | 90 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.17 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 1.03 | 76 |
Pape Gueye completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 21 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.51 | 2 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.34 | 11 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.86 | 49 |
| Clearances | 5 | 0.86 | 49 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 30 | 5.13 | 79 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.34 | 95 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Pape Gueye makes 3 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 175 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 2nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.86 | 23 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.17 | 48 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.34 | 88 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 75 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 3.25 | 73 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Pape Gueye has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly left central midfielder (4 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1) and right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Pape Gueye previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 4 | 236 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7.16 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.74 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 389 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.23 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 5 | 381 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7.26 |
| Friendly International | 3 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 30 | 2,144 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 40 | 6.99 |
| Champions League | 7 | 526 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 6.89 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7.56 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 34 | 2,232 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 54 | 7.09 |
| Copa Del Rey | 2 | 104 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 239 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.28 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 15 | 766 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 7.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 16 | 1,177 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 37 | 6.81 |
| Ligue 1 | 14 | 485 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 6.91 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 28 | 1,528 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 38 | 6.62 |
 Europa Conference League | 7 | 533 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2.30 |
 Europa League | 6 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.85 |
About Pape Gueye
La Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Pape Gueye has scored 3 goals across 7 appearances (6 starts), totalling 526 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Pape Gueye has attempted 6 shots with 4 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.30 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Pape Gueye has created 7 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Pape Gueye has contributed 9 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Pape Gueye has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 5 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 352 from 413 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Pape Gueye has won 21 of 41 total duels.
Discipline
Pape Gueye has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 14.
About Pape Gueye
Pape Gueye is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Villarreal in the La Liga, representing France. Pape Gueye is left-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 24 January 1999.
Most recent appearance
Pape Gueye's most recent match was away at Levante on May 13th. Villarreal won 3-1. Pape Gueye played 87 minutes with a match rating of 6.6.
Recent matches
- May 13th3-1 winvsLevante(87 mins, rating 6.6)
- June 29th1-3 winatMálaga(53 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.57)
- March 22nd1-2 lossvsReal Betis(54 mins, rating 6.5)
- October 17th3-2 lossatBorussia Dortmund(90 mins, rating 7.01)
- July 31st2-3 lossvsDeportivo A Coruña(62 mins, rating 7.04)
Next fixture
Pape Gueye and Villarreal are next in action on May 29th against Real Madrid in the La Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Real Madrid vs Villarreal match preview.
Teammates at Villarreal
Pape Gueye currently plays alongside Alex Freeman, Gerard Moreno, Ilias Akhomach, Santiago Mouriño, Ayoze Pérez, Alberto Moleiro, Santi Comesaña, Carlos Romero, Alassane Diatta, Georges Mikautadze, Pau Navarro, Nicolas Pépé, Pape Gueye, Sergi Cardona, Rubén Gómez, Nathan Saliba, Luiz Júnior, Péter Gulácsi, Carlos Macià, Logan Costa, Tajon Buchanan, Tani Oluwaseyi, Juan Foyth and Renato Veiga at Villarreal.