Ruslan Babenko
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Match-by-match stats
Ruslan Babenko 2025/2026 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Ruslan Babenko has appeared in 27 Premier League matches this season, totalling 2,185 minutes at an average rating of 6.66. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 27 | 2,185 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 21 | 6.66 |
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 525 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6.61 |
| Total | 33 | 2,710 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 30 | 6.65 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots | 23 | 0.90 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 13.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.49 | 51 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.37 | 49 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Key passes | 26 | 1.10 | 66 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 31 |
Ruslan Babenko has taken 23 shots with 3 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 95 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ruslan Babenko has 0 assists and 26 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1217 | 50.10 | 97 |
| Accurate passes | 1041 | 42.90 | 96 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Long balls won | 42 | 1.73 | 72 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.29 | 37 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ruslan Babenko has completed 1041 of 1217 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 97th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.08 | 2 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.08 | 2 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 89 | 3.67 | 15 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 0.74 | 43 |
| Touches | 1435 | 59.10 | 88 |
| Possession lost | 239 | 9.84 | 32 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls won | 19 | 0.78 | 27 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.62 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ruslan Babenko completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 89 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 0.86 | 93 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 61 | 2.51 | 96 |
| Clearances | 27 | 1.11 | 59 |
| 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 | 3 | 0.12 | 24 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ruslan Babenko makes 21 tackles and 61 interceptions , adding 27 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 104 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 93rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 36 | 1.48 | 71 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.12 | 41 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.04 | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 12.00 | n/a | 88 |
| Foul involvements | 55 | 2.27 | 49 |
| 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 |
Ruslan Babenko has committed 36 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly defensive midfielder (8 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (7) and central midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Ruslan Babenko previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 23 | 2,061 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 25 | 2,214 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 4.68 |
 Europa League | 2 | 151 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 189 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Champions League | 2 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.47 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 24 | 2,074 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Europa Conference League | 8 | 701 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6.87 |
| Europa League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Ruslan Babenko
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Ruslan Babenko has featured across 27 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2185 minutes. Ruslan Babenko has attempted 23 shots with 3 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ruslan Babenko has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Ruslan Babenko has contributed 26 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ruslan Babenko has registered 21 tackles (0 won), 61 interceptions, and 27 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1041 from 1217 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Ruslan Babenko has won 89 of 261 total duels.
Discipline
Ruslan Babenko has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 36 fouls and winning 19.
About Ruslan Babenko
Ruslan Babenko is a 34-year-old midfielder playing for Polissya Zhytomyr in the Premier League, representing Ukraine. Ruslan Babenko is left-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 8 July 1992.
Most recent appearance
Ruslan Babenko's most recent match was away at Zorya Luhansk on May 21st. Polissya Zhytomyr drew 0-0. Ruslan Babenko played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 3 key passs with a match rating of 7.32.
Recent matches
- May 21st0-0 drawatZorya Luhansk(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.32)
- March 30th3-2 lossatEpitsentr Dunayivtsi(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- July 30th2-1 winvsOleksandria(90 mins, rating 7.32)
- August 8th0-1 winatMetalist 1925 Kharkiv(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- September 21st3-1 winvsObolon'-Brovar(28 mins, rating 6.93)
Next fixture
Ruslan Babenko and Polissya Zhytomyr are next in action on December 31st against FC København in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Polissya Zhytomyr vs FC København match preview.
Teammates at Polissya Zhytomyr
Ruslan Babenko currently plays alongside Eduard Sarapiy, Giorgi Maisuradze, Maksym Melnychenko, Oleg Kudryk, Kiril Kobernyuk, Volodymyr Shepelev, Ilir Krasniqi, Ruslan Babenko, Georgiy Bushchan, Andi Hadroj, Leandro Andrade, Maksym Bragaru, Mykola Gayduchyk, Oleksandr Andriyevskyi, Igor Krasnopir, Oleksandr Nazarenko, Danylo Beskorovaynyi, Yaroslav Karaman, Oleksandr Filippov, João Vialle, Matej Matic, Béni Makouana, Bogdan Mykhaylichenko, Oleg Fedor, Borys Krushynskyi, Sergiy Chobotenko, Mykyta Kravchenko, Lindon Emërllahu, Andrusw Araujo, Borel Tomandzoto, Yevgen Volynets and Vladyslav Veleten at Polissya Zhytomyr.