Jonathan Bamba
France
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Jonathan Bamba 2026 season stats
As a left winger, Jonathan Bamba has appeared in 16 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,108 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. 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 | 0.20 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.32 | 27 |
| Shots | 28 | 2.30 | 48 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 0.90 | 42 |
| Shot accuracy | 39.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.18 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 8 | 0.65 | 85 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.81 | 59 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.57 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 72 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 60 |
| Key passes | 20 | 1.60 | 71 |
| Chances created | 18 | 1.46 | 77 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.57 | 88 |
Jonathan Bamba has taken 28 shots with 11 on target (39% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 40 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.6 expected goals (xG), 3.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 48th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Jonathan Bamba has 2 assists and 20 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 62 minutes. Jonathan Bamba has set up 22 shots for teammates, worth 2.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 60th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 452 | 36.70 | 88 |
| Accurate passes | 371 | 30.10 | 86 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 1.14 | 79 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.08 | 83 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.24 | 47 |
| Backward passes | 92 | 7.47 | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 58 | 4.71 | 91 |
Jonathan Bamba has completed 371 of 452 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 88th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 1.30 | 69 |
| Dribble attempts | 42 | 3.41 | 79 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 34 |
| Duels won | 67 | 5.44 | 73 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.81 | 50 |
| Touches | 695 | 56.50 | 86 |
| Possession lost | 175 | 14.21 | 64 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.97 | 82 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 1.38 | 48 |
| Dispossessed | 25 | 2.03 | 85 |
| Turnovers | 25 | 2.03 | 55 |
Jonathan Bamba completes 16 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 67 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.95 | 90 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 1.22 | 92 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.57 | 71 |
| Clearances | 11 | 0.89 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 68 | 5.52 | 98 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.08 | 87 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Jonathan Bamba makes 24 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 0.81 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.32 | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 44 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 2.19 | 33 |
| 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 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left winger (8 appearances), also at left midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 16 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1108 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Jonathan Bamba has attempted 28 shots with 11 on target, a 39% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.61 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jonathan Bamba has created 18 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 16 successful dribbles from 42 attempts (38% success rate). Jonathan Bamba has contributed 20 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jonathan Bamba has registered 24 tackles (15 won), 7 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 371 from 452 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Jonathan Bamba has won 67 of 147 total duels.
Discipline
Jonathan Bamba has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 17.
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 Seattle Sounders on August 3rd. Chicago Fire drew 2-2. Jonathan Bamba played 17 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.96.
Recent matches
- August 3rd2-2 drawatSeattle Sounders(17 mins, rating 6.96)
- October 7th1-1 drawatNew York RB(87 mins, rating 6.74)
- July 21st1-2 winatOrlando City(61 mins, rating 6.68)
- March 1st2-1 winvsPortland Timbers(30 mins, rating 6.78)
- May 19th2-1 winvsCharlotte(74 mins, rating 6.8)
Next fixture
Jonathan Bamba and Chicago Fire are next in action on July 29th against Vancouver Whitecaps in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps match preview.
Teammates at Chicago Fire
Jonathan Bamba currently plays alongside Josh Cohen, Robert Turdean, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Philip Zinckernagel, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Dean Boltz, André Franco, Maren Haile-Selassie, Jeff Gal, Mauricio Pineda, Leonardo Barroso, Sergio Oregel, Andrew Gutman, Jack Elliott, Noah Allen, Chris Mueller, Sam Rogers, Jonathan Bamba, Jonathan Dean, Robert Lewandowski, Djé D'Avilla, Chris Brady, Anton Salétros, Puso Dithejane, David Poreba, Robin Lod, Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Johan Gómez at Chicago Fire.