Kelechi Iheanacho
Nigeria
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Kelechi Iheanacho 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has appeared in 5 1. Lig matches this season, totalling 424 minutes at an average rating of 7.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. Lig attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 1.30 | 98 |
| Goal involvements | 8 | 1.70 | 98 |
| Shots | 21 | 4.50 | 98 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 1.90 | 83 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Shot conversion | 29.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.67 | n/a | 83 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.21 | 44 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.85 | 40 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 1.70 | 98 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.40 | 83 |
| Key passes | 7 | 1.50 | 63 |
| Chances created | 7 | 1.49 | 65 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.21 | 37 |
Kelechi Iheanacho has taken 21 shots with 9 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 20 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 98th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Kelechi Iheanacho has 2 assists and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 61 minutes. Kelechi Iheanacho has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 92 | 19.50 | 29 |
| Accurate passes | 81 | 17.20 | 54 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kelechi Iheanacho has completed 81 of 92 passes at 88% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 29th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.42 | 27 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.64 | 17 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 83 |
| Duels won | 13 | 2.76 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.06 | 48 |
| Touches | 151 | 32.10 | 29 |
| Possession lost | 30 | 6.37 | 6 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.64 | 25 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.64 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 2.55 | 25 |
Kelechi Iheanacho completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 13 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.64 | 33 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.21 | 42 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.42 | 35 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| 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 | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kelechi Iheanacho makes 3 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 141 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 33rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.70 | 90 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.85 | 79 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.33 | 48 |
| 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 |
Kelechi Iheanacho has committed 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
1. LigMainly striker (4 appearances), also at left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Bursaspor squad
H. Akbunar
32 yrs#7
E. Kaan Gültekin25 yrs#9
K. Iheanacho
29 yrs#14
B. Başyiğit23 yrs#20
H. Maldar19 yrs#66
A. Boutrah
25 yrs#73E. Furat25 yrs#99M. Genç20 yrs
J. Elitim
27 yrs#6
S. Aydoğdu35 yrs#8
Lincoln
27 yrs#10E. Akcan24 yrs#34
L. Baker
31 yrs#42
T. Aydoğan30 yrs#52H. Atış17 yrs
25 yrs
Kelechi Iheanacho previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 13 | 489 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6.82 |
 Europa League | 7 | 235 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.63 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 15 | 773 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 6.90 |
 La Liga | 9 | 402 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5.97 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 180 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 23 | 915 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 6.54 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 140 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 28 | 1,131 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 7 | 6.52 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7.09 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 149 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.58 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 138 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 26 | 1,264 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 10 | 6.80 |
 Europa Conference League | 8 | 438 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1.71 |
| Europa League | 4 | 273 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 7.17 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 201 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.00 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Kelechi Iheanacho
1. Lig 2026/2027 season
This season in the 1. Lig, Kelechi Iheanacho has scored 6 goals and 2 assists across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 424 minutes. That works out to 1.3 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Kelechi Iheanacho has attempted 21 shots with 9 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kelechi Iheanacho has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Kelechi Iheanacho has contributed 7 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kelechi Iheanacho has registered 3 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 81 from 92 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Kelechi Iheanacho has won 13 of 34 total duels.
Discipline
Kelechi Iheanacho has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 3.
About Kelechi Iheanacho
Kelechi Iheanacho is a 29-year-old forward playing for Bursaspor in the 1. Lig, representing Nigeria. Kelechi Iheanacho is left-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 3 October 1996.
Most recent appearance
Kelechi Iheanacho's most recent match was away at İstanbulspor on November 17th. Bursaspor won 4-0. Kelechi Iheanacho played 90 minutes, registering 2 goals, 5 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 8.63.
Recent matches
- November 17th4-0 winvsİstanbulspor(90 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.63)
- January 27th1-2 winatKayserispor(87 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 7.94)
- June 15th2-1 lossatFatih Karagümrük(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.44)
- January 10th1-0 winvsIğdır FK(83 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.95)
- August 7th0-2 winatBodrum FK(74 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 8.36)
Next fixture
Kelechi Iheanacho and Bursaspor are next in action on October 30th against Manisa FK in the 1. Lig. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Manisa FK vs Bursaspor match preview.
Teammates at Bursaspor
Kelechi Iheanacho currently plays alongside Ertuğrul Furat, Kerem Matışlı, Zeki Yavru, Baran Başyiğit, Amine Boutrah, Halil Akbunar, Lewis Baker, Rahmetullah Berişbek, Ahmet Kıvanç, Hakan Atış, Kelechi Iheanacho, Toral Bayramov, Hüseyin Maldar, Emirhan Başyiğit, Ertuğrul Ersoy, Mustafa Genç, Soner Aydoğdu, Eyüp Akcan, Alperen Babacan, Salih Efe Fidan, Efe Halaçlar, Lincoln, Emir Kaan Gültekin, Barış Gök, Tayfun Aydoğan, Juergen Elitim, Anıl Atağ and Batuhan Yayıkcı at Bursaspor.