Jonathan Bamba
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Jonathan Bamba 2026 season stats
As a left winger, Jonathan Bamba has appeared in 9 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 659 minutes at an average rating of 7.05. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.30 | 46 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.55 | 54 |
| Shots | 18 | 2.50 | 55 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1.00 | 52 |
| Shot accuracy | 39.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 42 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.68 | 87 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 1.09 | 80 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.41 | 34 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.14 | 83 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.30 | 78 |
| Key passes | 9 | 1.20 | 49 |
| Chances created | 9 | 1.23 | 76 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.55 | 83 |
Jonathan Bamba has taken 18 shots with 7 on target (39% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 37 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 55th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Jonathan Bamba has 2 assists and 9 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 73 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 78th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 270 | 36.90 | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 217 | 29.60 | 88 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.82 | 68 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.27 | 49 |
| Backward passes | 57 | 7.78 | 57 |
| Passes (final third) | 40 | 5.46 | 98 |
Jonathan Bamba has completed 217 of 270 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 1.23 | 65 |
| Dribble attempts | 25 | 3.41 | 77 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 34 |
| Duels won | 45 | 6.15 | 82 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 1.09 | 63 |
| Touches | 427 | 58.30 | 90 |
| Possession lost | 113 | 15.43 | 78 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.68 | 74 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 1.50 | 55 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 1.78 | 71 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 3.00 | 79 |
Jonathan Bamba completes 9 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 45 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 2.32 | 96 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 1.37 | 95 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.41 | 57 |
| Clearances | 10 | 1.37 | 90 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 41 | 5.60 | 99 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Jonathan Bamba makes 17 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 96th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.09 | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.27 | 80 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.41 | 56 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 42 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 2.59 | 47 |
| 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 |
Jonathan Bamba has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left winger (6 appearances), also at left midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Jonathan Bamba previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 37 | 2,767 | 6 | 5 | 61 | 26 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 12 | 815 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 7.01 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.80 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 149 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 27 | 1,996 | 3 | 2 | 39 | 15 | 7.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 34 | 2,790 | 6 | 7 | 46 | 37 | 6.96 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 31 | 2,441 | 1 | 3 | 46 | 30 | 6.87 |
 Champions League | 6 | 469 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 7.26 |
Champions LeagueAbout Jonathan Bamba
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Jonathan Bamba has scored 2 goals and 2 assists across 9 appearances (8 starts), totalling 659 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Jonathan Bamba has attempted 18 shots with 7 on target, a 39% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jonathan Bamba has created 9 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 9 successful dribbles from 25 attempts (36% success rate). Jonathan Bamba has contributed 9 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jonathan Bamba has registered 17 tackles (10 won), 3 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 217 from 270 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Jonathan Bamba has won 45 of 88 total duels.
Discipline
Jonathan Bamba has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 11.
About Jonathan Bamba
Jonathan Bamba is a 30-year-old forward playing for Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer, representing France. Jonathan Bamba is right-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 26 March 1996.
Most recent appearance
Jonathan Bamba's most recent match was away at DC United on March 28th. Chicago Fire won 1-3. Jonathan Bamba played 62 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.27.
Recent matches
- July 29th0-0 drawvsVancouver Whitecaps(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 9th0-2 winatCF Montréal(0 mins)
- March 28th1-3 winatDC United(62 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.27)
- September 18th1-3 lossvsNew York RB(61 mins, rating 6.93)
- March 26th2-3 lossvsCincinnati(31 mins, rating 6.9)
Next fixture
Jonathan Bamba and Chicago Fire are next in action on November 21st against Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire match preview.
Teammates at Chicago Fire
Jonathan Bamba currently plays alongside Christopher Cupps, Josh Cohen, Dylan Borso, Jeff Gal, Joel Waterman, Hugo Cuypers, Djé D'Avilla, Sam Rogers, Jonathan Bamba, Chris Mueller, Mauricio Pineda, Jonathan Dean, Dean Boltz, Andrew Gutman, Robert Turdean, Robert Lewandowski, Chris Brady, Jack Elliott, Anton Salétros, André Franco, Sergio Oregel, Jason Shokalook, Leonardo Barroso, Puso Dithejane, Philip Zinckernagel, Maren Haile-Selassie, Viktor Radojević, David Poreba, Robin Lod and Mbekezeli Mbokazi at Chicago Fire.