Guélor Kanga
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Match-by-match stats
Guélor Kanga 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Guélor Kanga has appeared in 30 1. Lig matches this season, totalling 1,936 minutes at an average rating of 7.30. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. Lig midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 0.30 | 83 |
| Goal involvements | 11 | 0.51 | 85 |
| Shots | 49 | 2.30 | 87 |
| Shots on target | 15 | 0.70 | 71 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.14 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 19 | 0.88 | 90 |
| Shots blocked | 15 | 0.70 | 93 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.14 | 94 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Key passes | 48 | 2.20 | 94 |
| Chances created | 38 | 1.77 | 95 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.33 | 82 |
Guélor Kanga has taken 49 shots with 15 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 40 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Guélor Kanga has 5 assists and 48 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 51 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1602 | 74.50 | 100 |
| Accurate passes | 1394 | 64.80 | 100 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Long balls won | 171 | 7.95 | 100 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 27 | 1.26 | 90 |
| Backward passes | 257 | 11.95 | 96 |
| Passes (final third) | 346 | 16.08 | 100 |
Guélor Kanga has completed 1394 of 1602 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 27 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 100th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 22 | 1.02 | 66 |
| Dribble attempts | 39 | 1.81 | 54 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 71 |
| Duels won | 112 | 5.21 | 66 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.46 | 22 |
| Touches | 2003 | 93.10 | 100 |
| Possession lost | 370 | 17.20 | 90 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.33 | 8 |
| Fouls won | 68 | 3.16 | 98 |
| Dispossessed | 28 | 1.30 | 71 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Guélor Kanga completes 22 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 112 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 0.65 | 4 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 0.56 | 10 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 0.65 | 31 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.28 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 106 | 4.93 | 73 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 84 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Guélor Kanga makes 14 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 138 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 4th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.02 | 26 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.14 | 36 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.05 | 36 |
| Fouls per card | 7.33 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 90 | 4.18 | 92 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Guélor Kanga has committed 22 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.3 fouls.
Positions played
1. LigMainly left central midfielder (12 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (6) and left defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Guélor Kanga previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 6 | 518 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 7.72 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 5 | 126 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.78 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 5 | 390 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions League | 4 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 6 | 497 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 7.92 |
| Champions League | 4 | 296 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4.71 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa League | 10 | 831 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 5.82 |
| Champions League | 3 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Guélor Kanga
1. Lig 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. Lig, Guélor Kanga has scored 6 goals and 5 assists across 30 appearances (24 starts), totalling 1936 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Guélor Kanga has attempted 49 shots with 15 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Guélor Kanga has created 38 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 22 successful dribbles from 39 attempts (56% success rate). Guélor Kanga has contributed 48 key passes and 104 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Guélor Kanga has registered 14 tackles (12 won), 14 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1394 from 1602 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Guélor Kanga has won 112 of 193 total duels.
Discipline
Guélor Kanga has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 68.
About Guélor Kanga
Guélor Kanga is a 35-year-old midfielder playing for Esenler Erokspor in the 1. Lig, representing Gabon. Guélor Kanga is right-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 1 September 1990.
Most recent appearance
Guélor Kanga's most recent match was away at Pendikspor on December 3rd. Esenler Erokspor drew 1-1. Guélor Kanga played 79 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.55.
Recent matches
- December 3rd1-1 drawvsPendikspor(79 mins, rating 7.55)
- June 29th1-0 lossatSarıyer SK(90 mins, rating 7.4)
- April 29th1-0 winvsKeçiörengücü(71 mins, rating 7.13)
- May 28th1-1 drawvsAmed SK(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.73)
- December 30th1-3 winatSivasspor(85 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.21)
Next fixture
Guélor Kanga and Esenler Erokspor are next in action on July 29th against Sivasspor in the 1. Lig. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sivasspor vs Esenler Erokspor match preview.
Teammates at Esenler Erokspor
Guélor Kanga currently plays alongside Mehmet Aygün, Osman Ertuğrul Çetin, Muhammet Harun Genç, Luccas Claro, Enes Ali Oral, Oğulcan Kestane, Ege Baran Sahillioglu, Onur Ulas, Mehmet İdin, Muhammed Arda Kahveci, Mikail Okyar, Muhammed Birkan Tetik, Bahadır Öztürk, Emre Gedik, Tugay Kaçar, Recep Niyaz, H. Bilazer, Guélor Kanga, Enes Alic, Braian Samudio and Y. Erdoğan at Esenler Erokspor.